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By certifying with BSI, Safety Mate demonstrates to users of our NXG gloves, that they not only use industry-respected best practices but also choose to work with the organisation that developed many of these standards. As a highly trusted global regulator, BSI tests products against industry recognised standards. In a world where safety is of …

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There’s a new standard for managing risk at work. And it’s all about ensuring the psychological health and wellbeing of our workforce. ISO 45003 is due to be published in 2021 and will provide frameworks for organisations to effectively understand and manage employee mental health. Mental health in the workplace The COVID-19 pandemic, among other …

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SAFETY MATE HAS LAUNCHED THEIR NEW BLACK DOG CUT D GLOVE TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE BLACK DOG INSTITUTE   Mental health is becoming widely acknowledged as an important component in business stability, workforce and even productivity. 20% of Australians will experience symptoms of mental illness each year. The Black Dog Institute is a …

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How clean are your new safety gloves? Did you know gloves can be exposed to contaminants during the manufacturing process if a factory doesn’t prioritise cleanliness in production? Every component is tested for harmful substances to ensure your workers’ health is protected.  The Sanitized® anti-microbial treatment is a further step to ensure your workers’ health …

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Safety Mate has always been serious about preventing hand injuries. That’s why we brought a new standard of glove to the Australian market. Now Australian standards are catching up. The new standard (AS/NZS 2161.3:2020) was published in December 2020 and key features include: more accurate simulation of real life cut dangers an additional cut (TDM-100) …

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Innovative yet iconic, the Riley Navigator offers a stylish solution to safety eye protection. The unique 4-base curve design combines classic contemporary sunglass styling with full safety features, allowing workers to enjoy all the style of the beach with the protection required in their workplace. Finished with a premium coating, the Navigator is available in …

Riley Navigator has arrived – Safety Eyewear Never Looked So Good Read More »

Overview   SW® continues to make investments in manufacturing, hand health technologies, and testing processes to provide high quality performance products that alleviate the issues associated with wearing single-use gloves. This enables us to raise the bar of single-use nitrile glove expectations. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in PPE shortages and significant price increases. Recently, SW …

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More businesses are focused on providing environmentally friendly products, and consumers are educating themselves about the companies they support. By Cheryl Reep View article on OH&S Online In the past year, my colleagues and I at SW® have seen a growing interest and commitment to the environment at both the business and consumer levels. More …

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As we are entering the fourth quarter of this incredibly challenging and dynamic year, we have asked Celia Bu, SW Procurement Manager, and Catherine Tang, SW Global Customer Care Logistic Manager, to discuss the questions that their teams are receiving from our customers. What is the status of the market today? CATHERINE: At the beginning …

Global Disposable Glove market outlook for Q4 2020 – Q&A with SW Read More »

Safety Mate has always been serious about preventing hand injuries. That’s why we brought a new standard of glove to the Australian market. Now Australian standards are catching up. The proposed 2020 standard will include: more accurate simulation of real life cut dangers an additional cut (TDM-100) rating and an optional impact rating Australian standards …

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We would like to thank Komatsu for their professionalism and engagement during the comprehensive trials we undertook with them to get our Riley Eyewear specified. And thanks for the awesome testimonial below. Coming from a global company of their calibre means a lot to us! “As Regional Safety Manager for Komatsu I made the decision to obtain the …

Komatsu WA choose Riley Eyewear as their preferred safety eyewear brand Read More »

It’s time to level up! NXG’s CUT D LITE is the new benchmark for cut resistant gloves. The NXG™ Cut D Lite stands above the crowd and represents outstanding value for money. It is also one of the very few high level cut resistant gloves, that features touchscreen compatibility for modern workplaces, so workers don’t …

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July 12, 2017 – Union City, CA – SW Safety Solutions Inc., the personal protective equipment industry leader in providing high quality, comfortable and durable single-use hand protection solutions announces the company’s full suite of branded products have received global dermatological accreditation from the Skin Health Alliance (SHA). “It is truly a significant accomplishment for …

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