About Australian PPE

Why Choose Australian Made FR PPE Solutions

Choosing Australian made FR PPE solutions ensures maximum safety, quality and compliance with strict AS/NZS standards. Designed specifically for harsh Australian conditions, these products offer superior reliability, durability and ethical manufacturing, reducing supply chain risks while supporting local employment.

Key Benefits of Choosing Australian Made

• Customisation and Expertise: Manufacturers possess a deep understanding of local site risks and requirements and are therefore able to provide tailored solutions.
• Ethical and Sustainable: Manufacturing adheres to Australian labour laws and environmental regulations, ensuring ethical manufacturing practises.
• High Quality Assurance: Australian manufactured products are renowned for higher quality, which avoids the pitfalls of cheaper, less reliable or non-compliant imports.
• Manufactured for Local Conditions: Australian solutions are engineered for the Australian climate. The materials are durable enough to cope with high-risk industrial environments and extreme heat conditions..
• Reliable Supply Chain: Local manufacturing reduces transport times, ensuring faster delivery and consistent availability.
• Stringent Safety Standards: Australian manufactured solutions comply with rigorous Australian and New Zealand standards, ensuring they are tested for performance to provide genuine protection against workplace hazards.

FR Rated Industrial Sock

Workers in high-risk environments often require specialised PPE safety socks, although they are not always explicitly listed in mandatory site-wide PPE policies like hard hats or steel-cap boots. Safety socks act as an essential, complimentary component to protective footwear in high-risk industries such as electrical utilities and maintenance, oil and gas, smelting, mining and construction.

FR rated safety socks significantly aid workers in dangerous situations by providing a crucial, often overlooked, layer of protection for the feet and lower legs. In high-risk industries, safety socks prevent severe burn injuries caused by arc flash, flash fire and molten metal.

Key Ways The FR Rated Industrial Sock Aids Workers

• Manufactured in Australia.
• Constructed from Merino Wool in a three-layer construction with a heavy gauge outer layer, a durable middle Nylon layer and a comfortable inner layer for maximum protection.
• Does not melt of drip (no affixing to the skin).
• Knee-length fit provides maximum protection for the lower leg.
• Protection from arc flash, flash fire and hot metal splashes.
• Provides moisture management and comfort (breathable and moisture-wicking).
• Reduced risk of blistering.
• Self-extinguishing capabilities.
• Strict adherence to compliance regulations and standards.
• Superior thermal insulation.

Stormy FR/Anti-Static Life Vest Systems 

Oil and gas rig workers wear inflatable life vests primarily to ensure survival in the event of an unexpected fall into open, cold and rough ocean waters. The vests provide a higher level of buoyancy and safety than traditional life vests, while allowing freedom of mobility. They are designed to turn an unconscious person face-up, keeping their airway clear of the water.

These specialised vests, often required by safety regulations like Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) are designed to handle the unique dangers of offshore environments, where rescue efforts could take life-threatening time. 

Key Ways Stormy FR/Anti-Static Life Vest Systems Aid Workers

• Manufactured in Australia.
• Automatic activation when immersed in water or Manual activation by pulling a chord.
• Cold water protection ensures the vest keeps the worker's head above water, which is crucial for managing the initial shock and fatigue.
• Constructed using FR Nomex® and FR/Anti-Static EmphaSTAT materials.
• Fire Resistant/Retardant capabilities protect workers and the floatation bladder from flame or sparks, which is critical in welding and hazardous environments.
• High levels of buoyancy and self-righting capabilities keep workers afloat, particularly when wearing heavy PPE. Crucially designed to turn an unconscious person face-up to prevent drowning.
• High visibility fluorescent colours and reflective material allow rescuers to more easily locate a worker in the water.
• Lightweight, compact and low-profile allows workers to move freely, operate machinery and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Because the vest is comfortable it does not restrict movement. The vest can be worn continuously, ensuring it is instantly available during an unexpected emergency.