Northrock Safety PPE Catalogue 2020

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SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS TO AVOID

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HEAT AND FLAME Workers in the toughest industries regularly encounter heat and ame. Whether it is radiant, convective or conductive heat, serious injuries and even fatalities are caused by heat and ame hazards. Workers deserve the powerful protection o ered by Portwest’s innovative ame resistant range of products.

ELECTRIC ARC An electric arc is a continuous electric discharge of high current between conductors generating very bright light and intensive heat. If a worker is in close proximity to an Arc ash, serious injury and even death can occur.

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ELECTROSTATIC ESD Electrostatic discharge, or ESD as it is more commonly known, is the rapid, spontaneous transfer of electrostatic charge induced by a high electrostatic eld. Failure to protect against the dangers of ESD cost industries millions every year.

VISIBILITY Workers in low light and poor visibility conditions, especially those working around moving vehicles, need high visibility garments to ensure maximum visibility. Portwest offers 300+ styles - the most comprehensive range of high visibility garments in the market. The new Glowtex styles now offer triple protection.

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EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTECTION The harmful effects of the sun seriously compromise workers’ health. Heat related fatigue and illness cost employers serious time and money. The Portwest design team have developed innovative cooling products that keep workers cool and protected from extreme heat and sun exposure.

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EXTREME COLD WEATHER PROTECTION Extremely cold or wet weather conditions present a serious work place hazard. Frostbite and hypothermia are real concerns for many industrial workers. Portwest provides workwear and PPE solutions for all climatic conditions.

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CHEMICAL Industrial workers face dangers posed by chemicals every day. Chemicals present danger in many forms. As liquids, sprays, dry particles or in pressurised form chemicals pose a serious threat. Portwest o ers powerful chemical protection solutions across the range.

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