Hearing protection – The importance of approved combinations

Did you know that it is mandatory to use fitted ear muffs and wearers that are officially approved to be used together according to the PPE Regulation 2016/425 (EU)?

Different variants hearing protection

There are many types of hearing protection, but the two simplest categories at a high level are earplugs and earmuffs. Within earmuffs there are different variants that are typically described as

1. Over-the-head (headband), they also include foldable
2. Earmuffs suitable for mounting on head protection or face protection
3. Earmuffs with a neckband – these products are normally worn behind-the-head with the aid of a head strap to keep them secure around the ears

We focus here on the 2nd category: ear muffs that can be mounted on head and/or face protection. They are sometimes called ‘loose’, “mountable” or ‘attachable’ ear muffs. The main feature of this type of hearing hood is that it cannot be used on its own and needs a “carrier”.

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Verschillende soorten ‘dragers’

There are multiple types of ‘carriers’, most commonly earmuffs are attached to industrial safety helmets. They usually have an accessory slot which allows them to be mounted with earmuffs and other accessories, such as face shields. Often the fitting points or accessory slots are a ‘standard’ size that might support a ‘standard’ adaptor on an attachable earmuff, meaning one earmuff could attach to or support multiple types of helmet design. Even though it might be physically possible to attach an earmuff to a helmet, it does not necessarily mean that the combined unit is fit for use without the necessary testing and certification.

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Webinar – EN 352:2020 Adoption & Compatibility Updates

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New: 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet G5-03 E

Designed for affordability

If you are looking for a versatile, cost-effective welding helmet featuring 3M™ Speedglas™ brand quality, consider the 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet G5-03 E. This unique model in the G5-03 series offers grinding and cutting modes and good coverage, all in a slim form factor with low weight.

The G5-03 E welding helmet is a new addition to our Generation 5 range of welding helmets and has fewer features than its family. This welding shield is designed to offer the versatile welder a streamlined set of options with the aim of providing an affordable, balanced helmet that is easy to adjust and use. Speedglas Welding Helmet G5-03 E comes in standard configuration with Welding Filter G5- 01/03NC

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• 3M Speedglas™ g5-03 e welding helmet
• 3M Speedglas™ welding filter series

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EMMA

Top 5 tips for choosing the right safety footwear in facilities management

From housekeeping to maintenance – how to stay safe and comfortable on your feet

The world of facilities management involves considerable moving around. Whether you’re cleaning hotel rooms, restocking supplies, or handling small technical jobs, you’re on your feet all day long, walking, lifting, and moving. That means your safety footwear not only needs to offer protection, it must also be comfortable and look professional. The right footwear strikes the perfect balance between grip, lightweight design, hygiene, and all-day comfort.

Wondering what to look out for? Then read on for our 5 practical tips for safety footwear that really does what it is supposed to do:

1. Choose shoes that move with you
You cover more ground than you think in facilities work, often walking for miles every day. The last thing you want is stiff, heavy shoes that make every step feel like a chore. Opt for lightweight designs with flexible soles; shoes that move with you, not against you.

💡 EMMA uses clever combinations of materials and flexible sole constructions that support smooth movement and great walking comfort – ideal for long, active days.

2. Grip is gold – especially on slippery floors
A freshly mopped floor, a wet bathroom, or a slick warehouse aisle are all part of the job. But slips and trips? Definitely not. That’s why slip-resistant soles are a must. All EMMA shoes feature outsoles tested for grip. The latest slip resistance rating is SR (upgraded from the previous SRC). These soles provide maximum grip on both wet and oily surfaces.

💡 EMMA develops its own outsoles for optimal grip, rigorously tested on a variety of floor types.

3. Comfort isn’t a luxury – it’s essential
When you’re on your feet all day, comfort matters. It’s as simple as that. That’s why ergonomics is so important; from shock-absorbing midsoles to footbeds that support your natural foot shape. This helps reduce fatigue and lowers the risk of knee, back, and foot problems.

💡 EMMA models feature breathable linings and moisture-regulating materials, making them ideal for fast-paced, active work.

4. Hygiene and appearance matter
if you work in housekeeping or maintenance, as you’re often in view of guests or clients. So your shoes not only need to look tidy, they should be easy to clean, too. EMMA supplies models with smooth, dirt-repellent uppers that wipe clean in seconds.

💡 Available in white and neutral colours – perfect for the hospitality and healthcare sectors.

5. Safety also means no sore feet
There’s more to safety than just a steel toecap. Well-fitting footwear prevents rubbing, blisters, and pressure points. EMMA footwear often features seamless interiors and space for orthotic insoles if needed.

💡 Tip: Pair your safety footwear with proper work socks, like EMMA’s Coolmax® polyester socks with Sanitized® treatment for extra freshness.

Our top 5 safety footwear for the facilities sector

Anne Lightweight, breathable, and perfectly shaped to the foot – ideal for long, active days. The sticky-grip sole provides reliable traction on slippery floors, while good ventilation keeps feet cool, even in warmer or air-conditioned environments.

Jodie The appearance of a pair of trainers with EMMA’s trusted safety features. Lightweight, feminine, and anatomically shaped for all-day comfort in fast-paced settings. With breathable lining and reliable grip, you’ll stay fresh and secure on your feet.

Clyde Metal-free safety footwear, combining the comfort of a pair of trainers with smart protection for ankles and joints – ideal for lots of walking, lifting, and turning. The shock-absorbing sole makes Clyde a sturdy and dependable choice for those doing heavy work on their feet.

Evoke 2.0 Sporty, lightweight, and designed for long working days – that’s the Evoke 2.0 in a nutshell. The smart tongue design keeps out dirt and moisture, while the cushioned PU inlay sole and sturdy grip sole support every step.

Roy A versatile safety shoe that moves with you and delivers lasting comfort – perfect for anyone on their feet all day. Thanks to the smooth upper and easy-to-clean sole, your shoes stay presentable, even after a long shift.

Prioritise safety and comfort

Whether you’re a cleaner, shelf stocker, or working elsewhere in the facility services sector, EMMA Safety Footwear combines safety, comfort, style, and sustainability in one. With a wide range of models that meet the highest standards and features tailored to your job, EMMA has you covered – literally from the ground up.

Want to know more about our safety footwear for the facility services sector? Check out our collection or contact us!

Redbrick

Redbrick launches the new generation of Safety Sneakers

Redbrick is renewing its iconic Safety Sneaker collection. The brand introduces a range of new safety sneaker shoes: modern versions of bestsellers and new models for specific target groups.

ProTec™ Foam: innovation under your feet

The real breakthrough lies in the sole. Redbrick introduces soles made from the innovative ProTec™ Foam: a combination of a flexible ETPU core with a strong TPU outsole. The result is unprecedented cushioning and comfort. Unlike other materials (such as EVA), ProTec™ retains its cushioning properties much longer.

Take a look at a selection from the Redbrick Safety Sneaker collection:

Part of the collection is available in small sizes (starting from size 36).

Want to know more about the new Redbrick Safety Sneakers? View the collection soon in our webshop or contact us now!

Featured this month: 3M

Each month of 2025, we’re highlighting one of our partners. In June, it’s 3M; a global innovation company that develops scientifically sound products that improve people’s lives in countless ways. 3M Science can be found in your home, office, dentist’s office, and even in your car. You’ll find it on the road, on the train, and in the plane. It improves your life in so many ways, every day.

At 3M, we’re committed to delivering the most effective PPE available. Products that are as dedicated as you are. Essential for you and your employees, so everyone can perform at their best. 3M has PPE for simple to very complex needs, namely hearing protection (with communication), respiratory protection, welding protection, fall protection, eye protection, head and face protection, and protective coveralls.

Take advantage of great discounts this month!

An exclusive discount also applies to a selection of items from the 3M range until the 30 June. Ordering these items with the discount can be done using an order form. Contact us for the conditions, prices and the order form!

Discover 3M and more

Are you curious about 3M’s full range or would you like to know more about our other brands?

• Go to our webshop and view the complete 3M range.
• Visit the brand page for more information about 3M.

MSA

Get a head for Safety and Comfort with MSA’s V-Gard® helmets

MSA Safety has over 90 years of experience designing and manufacturing helmets for industrial applications. MSA’s PPE is created for you, and with you: the V-Gard 900 series of helmets, for example, was developed with the involvement of 350 industrial helmet wearers.

Choosing a V-Gard helmet to protect your most valuable asset means access to:

• Helmets that fit * and stay in place
  The suspension is a crucial component of the helmet for shock absorption performance. Thanks to the well-thought-out design of MSA’s Fas-Trac® III ratchet suspension, your helmet adjusts optimally to your head* – without pulling your hair if you wear it long – and it stays securely in place. The ratchet moves easily, even when wearing safety gloves.
• Comfortable helmets throughout the working day
  PPE worn for long hours every day needs to be comfortable. The Fas-Trac III ratchet suspension eliminates pressure points on your head and balances your helmet, providing advanced wearing comfort. Comfortable PPE is more likely to be accepted by the wearer, increasing compliance. Wearers can then stay focused on their tasks, not on uncomfortable or awkward PPE.
• Helmets for a diverse workforce
  Did you know that in the UK, MSA industrial helmets with the Fas-Trac III ratchet suspension have been added to the #PPEthatfits directory of inclusive PPE? They have been tested by ‘Bold as Brass’, a network for women in the UK mining industry, energy, highways, rail, construction, heavy industry, engineering and environmental services (water, electricity, gas).
• Made in France, premium quality helmets
  MSA develops, manufactures and brands its industrial helmets at a site 50 km from Lyon. This is also the site where MSA’s famous GALLET F1XF and GALLET F2XR firefighters’ helmets are designed and produced. Did you know that the integrated, retractable arc-flash full-face visor of the V-Gard 950 electrician’s helmet was inspired by the design of the GALLET F1XF firefighter’s helmet?

Don’t miss this opportunity to test a selection of V-Gard helmets free of charge. Visit the MSA website to find out more.

* Within the 52-64 cm head size limit

Your applications and work environments mean you often need more than just a helmet. V-Gard offers a complete range of compatible and certified accessories, including V-Gard earmuffs, chinstraps, visors, and frames, as well as seasonal liners for further comfort in summer and winter.

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EMMA

Sweaty feet in safety shoes? Not this summer!

Top 5 lightweight safety shoes for hot weather

Safety shoes for summer: protect your feet while keeping them cool

The sun’s shining, the temperature’s rising… so what about your feet? Are they slowly turning into soggy, steamy saunas? Sound familiar? Damp socks, blisters, and nasty odours don’t exactly make working in the heat any more enjoyable. Fortunately, the right combination of safety shoes and socks can easily prevent your feet from overheating. Choose work shoes that keep your feet cool, dry, and comfortable in hot weather — without compromising on your safety at work, of course. Below, we’ve shared some tips on how to pick the best safety footwear to prepare you for the summer.

1. Choose a low-cut model

High-cut work boots offer extra protection, but they also trap heat around your ankles and lower legs, which can make things uncomfortably warm. Low-cut shoes allow air to circulate around your ankles, offering a much breezier feel. If your job allows it, low-cut safety shoes are perfect for hot days.

2. Breathable materials are essential

Over the course of a working day, the average shoe can cause you to lose enough moisture to fill a small glass. Ventilated footwear keeps your feet drier. Materials such as nubuck, leather, and microfibre breathe better than rubber, which helps release   moisture. It’s important to pay attention to the lining too; lining: polyester is an excellent choice. If the shoes feature EMMA’s Hydro-Tec® technology, it deserves bonus points. This tech absorbs and spreads moisture across the lining, where it evaporates almost instantly.

3. Leave the thin cotton socks at home!

Avoid blisters and nasty smells. Ditch thin cotton socks, as they trap moisture and cause friction. Instead, wear proper work socks made from Coolmax® polyester fibres with Sanitized® treatment.

Find out why good work socks make all the difference

4. Make sure your shoes fit properly

Shoes that are too loose cause rubbing and generate unwanted heat. Pick the right model with the correct width, and use a suitable inlay sole. This not only prevents blisters, but is crucial for protecting your feet while you work. Did you know EMMA offers safety shoes in multiple width fittings?

5. Look after your safety shoes

Finished your work for the day? Air out your safety shoes, remove the inlay soles, and treat them with maintenance spray or cream. This keeps them fresher and helps them last longer.

More shoe care tips here

Our top 5 lightweight safety shoes for hot weather

Boston Lightweight and breathable thanks to its knitted textile upper and Nano Carbon Composite toecap. The Boston offers S1P protection with outstanding comfort — ideal for hot working days in light industry or electronics.

LeMans The ventilation champion. Thanks to the Hydro-Tec® lining, a pair of LeMans stay fresh and dry even when the temperature soars. Perfect for logistics and indoor work. The cushioned soles with energy rebound and snug fit mean you can wear these safety shoes comfortably for up to 24 hours.

Daytona One of EMMA’s most breathable models. Ideal for hot, dry, indoor environments. The Velcro fastening and metal-free fibreglass toecap make this S1P-rated shoe the practical choice in summer temperatures.

CrossForce Fly Low Sporty and ultra-lightweight, with a ventilated Framework PU outsole. This metal-free safety shoe offers comfort and grip both indoors and outdoors, even when the temperatures rise.

Anne Breathable, ESD-certified, and incorporating sticky grip soles. Perfectly designed for controlled, hot environments like the automotive industry, these shoes fit your feet like a second skin. How? The anatomical design of Anne follows the natural shape of a woman’s foot for exceptional comfort.

Excellent with:

Hydro-Dry® sustainable socks for sneakers
The ultimate socks for hot workdays in safety sneakers. Stay firmly in place, get rid of moisture fast thanks to Coolmax® fibres, and keep your feet fresh. Made with sustainable materials such as recycled fishing nets and BCI cotton – good for your feet and the planet.

The bottom line: no more sweaty feet!
Sweaty feet in safety shoes? Not this summer, if you make the right choice! Low-cut models, breathable materials, smart technologies and the right socks are what you need to keep your feet cool, fresh, and comfortable. Heading into summer with the right footwear? Set off prepared – your feet will thank you.

More info about our safety shoes for the summer? Check out our collection or contact one of our dealers today!

3M

Stay focused, productive and safe.

3M™ PELTOR™ WS™ ALERT™ Headset series now extended with two new headsets; WS™ ALERT™ XP+ and WS™ ALERT™ XPI+

Improve your workday.

Conduct all your business from inside your headset. You can clearly hear incoming callers in your headset by connecting one or two devices using Bluetooth® technology. By using the noise-cancelling boom microphone, you can speak to others at a normal volume even in noisy environments and they can hear you without the surrounding noise interfering with your conversation.

Innovations to help improve your workday.

Protect your hearing at all times. No need to take your hearing protector off to hear warning signals, approaching vehicles or answering the phone. Stay focused and adjust to the surrounding noise by using the different ambient listening profiles.

Discover the latest technologies and now meet the two newest additions to the 3M™ PELTOR™ WS™ ALERT™ Series Headsets.

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Ansell

Experience cut protection workers will never want to take off

Hand injuries often result from workers removing gloves due to discomfort, bulkiness, or lack of touchscreen compatibility. The solution? The HyFlex® Ultra-Lightweight Cut Protection Series—engineered for superior protection, all-day comfort, and seamless performance.

Why Choose HyFlex® Ultra-Lightweight Cut Protection Series?

• Advanced Cut Protection: Designed with Next Generation single HPPE yarn and INTERCEPT™ Cut Resistance Technology for industry-leading safety.
• Ultra-lightweight design: 20% lighter compared to standard EN ISO rated gloves, allowing for all-day comfort without sacrificing safety.
• Touchscreen Compatibility: Maintain dexterity and control while operating digital devices.
• Exceptional Comfort: Eliminates bulk and heat buildup, promoting extended wear without discomfort.

No matter the cut risks your workforce is facing, we’ve got it covered!

• Broad cut resistance range: From EN ISO Cut Level C to F+, ensuring appropriate protection for any level of cut risk.
• Ideal for varied tasks: Whether it’s handling sharp objects or using precision tools alongside digital devices, these gloves are built to enhance productivity without compromising on safety.

Upgrade your workplace safety and performance. Choose gloves that protect without compromise.