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  1. Safety is Top Priority at DTS

    Safety is Top Priority at DTS

    DTS, Taranaki -Success Story   'We want to keep our employees safe, so we have mandated positive air-pressure units across our workplace now.'   We talk with some of the team at DTS ab... Read more
  2. 5 of the best excuses for not wearing safety gloves

    5 of the best excuses for not wearing safety gloves

    Rough, callused hands are often seen as a symbol of hard work, endurance and strength. A scar here and there is something to be proud of. With great grip strength, and an acclimatised sense of the wor... Read more
  3. 3 Recipes For The Best Engineer’s General Handling Gloves

    3 Recipes For The Best Engineer’s General Handling Gloves

    Engineering can be rough work. With a constant need to pick things up, handle fiddly pieces and hard to grip items, dry and oily surfaces, as well as dealing with dust, dirt, sparks, and heat – your... Read more
  4. Take a look at the half-mask respirator combining safety, functionality and comfort!

    Take a look at the half-mask respirator combining safety, functionality and comfort!

    Respirators are inevitable when you're working in a metal fabrication workshop. They protect us from breathing in the bad stuff, like welding fumes that can cause cancer and other effects. But wh... Read more
  5. When to Replace Welding Helmet and Respirator Parts

    When to Replace Welding Helmet and Respirator Parts

    Regular maintenance of your welding helmet and respirator ensures top performance, comfort, and safety. It also prevents costly repairs and downtime. This guide provides a breakdown of when to replace... Read more
  6. Best Practices for Welding Safety in Confined Spaces

    Best Practices for Welding Safety in Confined Spaces

    Attention: Welding in confined spaces isn’t just challenging—it’s downright dangerous. From toxic fumes to suffocating conditions, the risks are real, and safety is non-negotiable. But don’t w... Read more
  7. Why Bladerunner Boats gave up on welding fumes...

    Why Bladerunner Boats gave up on welding fumes...

    Bladerunner Boats Ltd, Auckland - Success Story   'If you can make the environment better for the welder, a) they’re happier, and b) it’s easier, and there’s also the occupational health... Read more
  8. Welding's never been better for DNL Stainless!

    Welding's never been better for DNL Stainless!

    DNL Stainless Fabrications Ltd, Auckland - case study   'As soon as you put it on you could tell the difference in the vision'   Joel Stitt from DNL spills the beans on what he thinks ... Read more
  9. Do KN95 & N95 Disposable Masks match NZ P2 Standards?

    Do KN95 & N95 Disposable Masks match NZ P2 Standards?

    With disposable masks in hot demand, suppliers are having to import masks fast. This means a lot of the masks available are marked as having KN95 (China) or N95 (US) standard. Let’s have a look at h... Read more
  10. A Better Alternative To Disposable Masks

    A Better Alternative To Disposable Masks

    With respiratory safety and social distancing a big concern for many businesses, there is huge demand for disposable masks.  However a safer and more economical alternative to disposable masks are h... Read more
  11. Glove Requirements For Engineers - What Are The Rules?

    Glove Requirements For Engineers - What Are The Rules?

    FACT: Hands are one of the most important tools in the workshop.  They are also one of the most forgotten about when it comes to protection in the engineering workshop.  Many experienced engineers h... Read more
  12. Why you should wear a flip front PAPR helmet ALL DAY

    Why you should wear a flip front PAPR helmet ALL DAY

    Powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) helmets offer incredible protection for your lungs, face, and head. But did you know the biggest benefits come when you wear your helmet all day? OK, maybe not ... Read more
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