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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

“We have recognised an urgent need

in industry for increased safety for

workers and made a strategic decision

to further extend Magnet’s product offering.

This protection equipment complements

Magnet’s portfolio of electrical equipment,

industrial instrumentation and automation

systems, to ensure optimum protection for

workers in all fields,” says Brian Howarth,

managing director, Magnet.

“The extensive range of Dromex safety

gear is designed to protect employees from

harmful hazards and dangerous conditions in

the workplace.”

The Dromex range, now available from

Magnet, encompasses respiratory masks and

cartridges, eye protection spectacles and

goggles, ear plugs and ear muffs, gloves for

hand protection and shoes or boots in the

footwear range. Also available are lightweight

flame retardant and acid resistant body protec-

tion garments.

Key products for Magnet include

DW-NOMEX

®

flame retardant suits and SABS

D59 flame and acid suits, which are resistant to

abrasion, tear and chemicals. This durable work

wear, consisting of jackets, pants and overalls,

meets stringent local and international safety

specifications, including the SANS 434 standard

for mark bearing work suits.

Dromex footwear is certified to ISO

20345:2011 standards for safety footwear. An

easy to follow selection chart contains relevant

information on classifications, categories and

performance requirements, to ensure selection

of the correct shoe or boot for the intended

operation and potential hazards.

DroVision goggles have a clear polycar-

bonate mono, scratch resistant lens and an elas-

ticated and adjustable headband for optimum

protection and maximum comfort. These

goggles, which offer 120° lateral vision, are

compatible with other respiratory equipment.

Magnet’s PPE offers workers protection in

diverse sectors, including mining and quarrying,

construction and civil engineering, chemical

plants, electrical installations, fire defence

and shipping.

SOUTHERN AFRICAN DISTRIBUTORS

Magnet has been appointed distributors throughout Southern Africa

for Dromex personal protection equipment (PPE).

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Dromex personal protection equipment

(PPE), now available from Magnet.

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD

JULY

2015