Masks or respiratory protective equipment (RPE) are designed for the protection of the user and to help prevent the inhalation of hazardous materials such as asbestos which can cause serious long-term health conditions later in life. It is crucial that this equipment is not neglected as it can have severe impacts on protection levels, so…
Protective coveralls are essential depending on the work being carried out. There are also different types of coveralls that will be impacted by the environment and substances the worker is going to come into contact with or be exposed to. Establishing what chemicals or materials the worker is going to encounter is key to deciding…
Reusable Scott P3 Filter PF10 Pro2000 Safety filters such as these do protect the user from viruses. It is important though to consider a few things when establishing the efficiency to filter out viruses. The Scott P3 Filter PF10 Pro2000 has a very fine mesh that works by filtering the virus particles preventing them from…
Decontamination units are a legal requirement for contractors when working on licensed asbestos removal projects, this means you must have units on-site to comply with WorkSafe ACOP: Management and Removal of Asbestos. Decon units are also a sizable investment for any business so depending on the companies size and their budget, the volume of projects…
What is the difference between on-site and controlled environment testing of h-type vacuum cleaners and negative pressure units (NPUs)? There are two options when choosing to service and decontaminate H-type vacuums and negative pressure units (NPUs), this is on-site or in a controlled environment at the servicing company’s facilities. The final decision is a personal…
We hold a range of Vacuums for all industrial purposes. It has become apparent lately that Silica dust in NZ has not been seen as a serious threat to health. We are aware that WorkSafe is taking a stand on this hazardous dust and is now requiring that all silica dust be managed using hazardous…
If the manufacturer does not supply DOP tests at the source, we cannot legally approve the equipment. Simply put, we would be breaking the law. The equipment we are happy to test and know has been approved includes AMS, SMH, Beacon, Numatic. Kerstar and DeConta. H13 (99.97% efficiency) filtration is a first-stage filtration system that…
We understand that the reliability of your equipment depends not only on the testing of equipment every 6 monthly. But the daily use and maintenance when your teams are using them. Some friendly reminders to watch out for: Vacuum Cleaners Ensure that both caps are kept on the machine when not in use. This is to prevent cross-contamination inside…
If you don’t read the instruction manual, please read this! I have listed some common issues that first time users of the AMS decontamination shower and water management system (WMS) generally have. Connect the hoses as illustrated on the diagram supplied. The larger diameter hose with the “Y” goes from the (WMS) to the shower…
