3M

Why an uncomfortable mask can be dangerous

It is a quiet Monday morning and you are in the workshop machining a piece of wood. The sawdust flies through the air and shines in the light. You are in a kind of magical state of mind. You feel perfectly happy.

Unconsciously, you reach for the mask on your face. It feels like it is a bit difficult to breathe. Very briefly, you pull it up and take a deep breath. It seems harmless. Maybe just a few seconds. But if you have to wear a mask for the task at hand, you are never meant to take it off for a moment.

Comfort considerations when picking respiratory protection

Although you may not feel the direct effects of exposure, negative health effects can occur over time. If employees feel uncomfortable, they may be tempted to adjust or take off their masks. This can have dangerous consequences. It is therefore important to include comfort as a consideration when choosing the right respiratory protection. In the guide you can download below, we look at this in a little more detail.

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Moldex

The best filters? Then choose Moldex!

Moldex EasyLock® filters can be fitted directly on the mask, both on 7000-series half masks and 9000-series full-face masks. By means of a bayonet connection, you can easily and quickly attach the filters to the mask, no loose adapters needed!

The particle filters and gas filters come in different classes and are easy to combine. You can also choose a ready-to-use combination filter. Moreover, the filters are always in good supply and attractively priced!

The attentive reader may now be thinking…’hey, but for my Moldex mask, I do need an adapter for the filters!’ That’s correct, for the 8000-series half-face masks, the filters cannot be attached directly to the mask. This is an older model and will be discontinued from next year. The 7000-series is an updated version of the 8000-series and will replace it!

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EMMA

Top 5 safety shoes nature & environment
The best choices when you, quite literally, have feet of clay!

Spending hours wandering along the winding paths in the woods to see which plants need extra attention. Harvesting potatoes day in and day out. Monitoring water quality in a fast-flowing stream. Pruning a border back close to the ground or working high in the trees to remove branches. Working outside is wonderful! But you do have to face the elements. From soggy grassland to extreme drought and from a downpour to a severe frost; you literally have your feet in the clay. Special safety shoes ensure that you can do your job even in extreme conditions. EMMA Safety Footwear is here for your safety and comfort. Weather or no weather!

Especially for workers in the natural world and outdoor environment, the professionals at EMMA Safety Footwear have selected a line of safety shoes with unique features for this industry. Waterproof due to advanced materials such as a water-repellent membrane (DryShield) or a special toe cap. Featuring breathable Hydro-Tec® technology that ensures feet remain cool, dry and fresh even during prolonged use thanks to its antibacterial effect. And with interchangeable insoles which are anatomically shaped and designed for extra support and maximum cushioning. This ensures ultimate comfort and makes the shoes and boots from EMMA Safety Footwear ideal for long days on unpaved surfaces.

Soles developed in-house
What makes the footwear from EMMA Safety Footwear truly unique is the in-house developed soles with special properties, such as a resistance to cold, heat, mud, moisture and sharp objects. And with more grip so you can stand firm. Each sole has its own unique characteristics. So, there is always a shoe or boot that suits your working conditions perfectly.

GRIPFORCE® SOLE PLATFORM
Gripforce® Duo

• Ideal for outdoors
• Repels mud, snow and other materials
• Wide tapered grooves ensure that most dirt is left in the field or woods

Gripforce® Easy Twist

• Perfect anti-slip
• Maintains grip even on wet surfaces
• Stays in contact with the ground much longer than standard soles, even during a brisk walk

FRAMEWORK® SOLE PLATFORM
Framework® PU

• Latest sole platform with resilient cushioning
• Ultimate grip for better performance
• Slip and perforation resistance
• Tested according to the new standard | EN ISO 22568-2:2019

Heart for nature
In addition to wear comfort and safety, EMMA Safety Footwear also stands for sustainability. In the production of our shoes, we reduce, reuse and recycle in every way possible. For example, we use chrome-free leather from certified suppliers, water-based glue or paint and packaging made from FSC mix certified paper. Our shoes are made of recycled materials whenever possible. This includes laces made from PET bottles and/or linings made from recycled polyester. Every shoe has its own materials passport. So you can see what your shoe is made of. We maintain a “no waste” policy and even have climate-neutral shoes in our range. The Merula, for example, which is in the top five below!

Maximum safety and comfort, minimal impact on nature; these are the safety shoes from EMMA Safety Footwear. And let’s face it, that will make the natural heart of many a forester, farmer, green space or water board employee beat faster, won’t it!

Want to know more? Then read the sustainability report on our website!

Our top 5 for nature & environment

Ray & Ryan
This sporty safety shoe is made in a low model (Ray) and high model (Ryan). It is available in two widths and includes reflective components for good visibility in the dark. Ray and Ryan are metal-free and therefore lightweight. Just as safe, and even more comfortable. Never suffer wet feet again with the fully waterproof membrane and maximum grip with the Gripforce® Easy Twist outsole.

Ray & Ryan

Primus
Dry feet even when fully immersed? Then the Primus is your shoe! Water doesn’t stand a chance thanks to the Gripforce® Duo, the advanced water-repellent membrane (Hydro-Tec® Antibacterial / DryShield) and toe cap, and this comfortable safety shoe also protects you from heat and cold due to Heat & Cold Insulation. So your feet will always remain protected, even in extreme conditions.

Primus

Merula
The Merula is certified climate-neutral and lined with sheep’s wool. This safety boot is designed to repel water, keeping your feet warm and dry in all conditions. With the resilient Gripforce® Easy Twist sole for added stability, this is a boot for braving the elements day in and day out!

Merula

Mendoza
Indestructible and waterproof for hours; our Mendoza is made to perform on tough outdoor jobs in challenging weather conditions. This safety boot incorporates the breathable Hydro-Tec® technology that keeps feet cool, dry and fresh even during prolonged use in wet conditions. And thanks to the Gripforce® Duo outsole, you’ll have full grip even on the slipperiest surfaces.

Mendoza

Everon 2.0
The high-quality choice when it comes to safety and comfort in the outdoor environment. The combination of the leather upper with the ingeniously designed water tongue provides a water-repellent shoe with breathability. The Framework® PU outsole allows you to move flexibly over surfaces such as forest trails, fields or grassland, without compromising on grip.

Everon 2.0

Reebok

Sports meets work

Sports meets work: that’s what Reebok is all about. Trends and materials from the world of sports, now used in safety shoes. This is also evident in the Reebok Inspire collection. These safety shoes are barely distinguishable from Reebok basketball sneakers. Thanks to the formidable cushioning, this shoe jumps above the competition. Every single day.

The collection meets all the requirements of the S3 safety class and is designed for the construction, logistics, metal and transport sectors. The Inspire safety shoes are equipped with a protective composite toe cap and a metal-free anti-perforation sole. This ensures that your feet are well protected. From both falling objects and sharp objects penetrating the sole.

These shoes are equipped with a abrasion-resistant outsole and are slip-resistant (SRC certified), giving you plenty of grip on a variety of surfaces. In addition, the soles are antistatic and ESD-tested.

Reebok Inspire IB 4132 S3 Art. Nr.: 5.19.016.00	Reebok Inspire IB 4162 S3 Art. Nr.: 5.19.015.00

Take advantage of the Reebok Campaign
Through June 16, a national media campaign is running on Reebok Work, spotlighting the Inspire collection, among others. Download the online marketing package to use in your own marketing strategy.

DuPont

Bringing Tyvek® protection to new heights

The new Tyvek® 500 HP is designed to provide an enhanced barrier function to help protect the full-body harness and its wearer against external chemical threats*!

• Wearer & harness protection at the same time:
  • helps to preserve the longevity of the full-body harness
    while working in hazardous conditions* for the wearer.
• Unique & innovative design with off-centered zipper entry and 4 D-Ring connection options on the garment:
  • compatible with variety of full-body harness models;
  • ideal for a wide range of applications requiring the protection of the harness & wearer against contamination from particles and/or liquids*.
• Design validated by a long series of mannequin fall tests**.

*The user must ensure the garment is suitable for the chemical hazard before use. Please refer to chemical permeation data & CE certification available in SafeSPEC™ to help you determine the level of protection needed. **Test concluding that wearing this garment over the full-body harness is not anticipated to affect the dynamic fall test performance of the full-body harness. ***Does not protect from ionizing radiation.

Ansell – Improved FORTIX™ technology: delivering performance and sustainability

What is FORTIX™ technology?
FORTIX™ is a patented Ansell technology that uses a proprietary coating and texturing process to enhance durability, grip, comfort, and breathability of knitted gloves. It applies a thin, resilient, and breathable nitrile foam coating, significantly extending the gloves’ lifespan and improving their overall comfort.

How does it benefit you and the environment?
The usage and application of FORTIX™ Technology in our products benefit the environment in multiple ways, improving glove life and product end-of-life, leading to increased sustainability. We take a proactive and holistic approach to manufacturing, product usage, and disposal, including packaging considerations.

Paving the way with sustainable and resposible manufacturing
FORTIX™ plays a crucial role in advancing our sustainability vision. From manufacturing to product end-of-life, we have a positive impact on the environment and the people we protect. Here are some of the direct and indirect benefits of adopting sustainable and responsible manufacturing practices:

Discover our products featuring fortix™ technology

HyFlex® 11-840	HyFlex® 11-849	HyFlex® 11-819 ESD	HyFlex® 11-561
Our best general handling glove, offering 2x more grip and up to 20% greater abrasion protection	Durable, comfortable industrial gloves with fully dipped nitrile coating, for 360° coverage	Combines extreme dexterity with touchscreen and ESD properties	This EN ISO C cut resistant glove offers protection and all day comfort

HyFlex® 11-571	RINGERS® R840	HyFlex® 11-842
Ultra-lightweight design for extreme comfort and powerful EN ISO D cut protection	Our most comfortable impact protection glove	Our best multi-purpose glove, now made green Sustainable design Sustainable multi-purpose glove liners are designed with 90% recycled nylon yarn1 reducing our carbon footprint by 75g CO2eq/pair2 and plastic-free inner packaging that contains 53% fewer materials 1 minimum recycled content of 30% in the final product (based on size 9) 2 versus standard nylon multi-purpose glove

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3M

The future of solar self charging technology is here…
3M™ PELTOR™ WS™ ALERT™ XPV Headset

3M will debut the world’s first self-charging protective communications headset that converts outdoor and indoor light into clean electrical energy. The headset uses a patented solar cell technology called Powerfoyle™ that recharges a built-in lithium-ion battery and eliminates the need for single-use batteries. So, whether you are working outdoors in the sun or inside with artificial light, your headset will continuously charge.

Powerfoyle™: patented solar cell technology
3M partnered closely with Swedish tech company Exeger to optimize the Powerfoyle solar cells by using 3M’s film technology. Exeger’s manufacturing of Powerfoyle runs on 100% clean energy at its two Stockholm locations.

Art. nr.: 3.20.336.00

Safe, connected and productive
In addition to light-harvesting capabilities, the 3M™ PELTOR™ WS™ ALERT™ XPV Headset includes many advanced features that allows workers to stay safe, connected and productive. The headset can connect with Bluetooth technology enabled devices and offers a noise cancelling microphone to enable easier and clearer conversations, even in noisy work environments.

The PTL (Push-to-Listen) feature allows you to hear your surroundings without removing your headset by pausing Bluetooth streaming and activating the ambient/environment microphones to listen to nearby colleagues and sounds.

Users can quickly adjust the settings using the headset’s glove-friendly push buttons and receive voice confirmation of the changes without ever having to remove the hearing protection. The headset comes with the 3M™ Connected Equipment app that allows you to adjust settings and monitor solar cell energy levels, as well as statistics from energy used. It is also partly produced with recycled plastics and electronics and supports Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates to help prolong the product lifetime.

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EMMA

Top 5 safety shoes for the metal industry
Made to withstand extremes

Between the glowing heat of melting furnaces and the clattering rattle of machinery and metal, safety shoes are an unwavering protection; an essential shield against falling objects, sharp edges and unexpected hazards. As an employer and an employee, you don’t want to compromise on that. Find out how EMMA Safety Footwear’s sturdy footwear is the backbone of workplace safety.

Spark-resistant tongues, oil- and acid-resistant soles made of nitrile rubber that can withstand temperatures of 300ºC, uppers with double-stitched & heat-resistant yarn… These are a few examples of features that make safety shoes from EMMA Safety Footwear eminently suitable for the metal industry. And that is no superfluous luxury. Because working with metal often means working in extreme heat and with extreme risks.

Add to this the fact that most employees in the metal industry spend long days on the job. Besides safety, comfort is therefore also a must. Good to know: almost all EMMA footwear is fitted with a Hydro-Tec® antibacterial lining. This ensures optimal absorption and drainage of moisture inside the shoe, keeping feet – even in the most challenging conditions – dry and fresh all day long.

A piece of history
EMMA has a long history of developing and manufacturing safety shoes for the most challenging conditions. Our history goes back to the days of the State Mines, in the southern Dutch province of Limburg. It was the miners who wore the first EMMA shoes at that time. In recent years, we have continuously developed our shoe collection. With an eye for safety, comfort and… durability.

Our top 5 for the metal industry
Especially for Majestic, the professionals at EMMA Safety Footwear selected 5 models that are ideally suited to workers in the metal industry.

Vulcanus
This special welding shoe is designed for professionals who work with metal in extreme temperatures. Sparks or hot metal splinters don’t stand a chance, thanks to the flap that goes all the way over the foot. The strong leather upper, integrated steel toecap and nitrile rubber outsoles (HRO) are resistant to the corrosive chemicals used in galvanising and other metal operations.

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Mack M
Do you prefer a lace-up shoe? Then opt for the Mack M. The Metatarsal instep protection protects your feet from injury due to heavy, falling objects or entrapment. Inside, your feet will stay dry and fresh, thanks to Hydro-Tec® antibacterial lining that adequately absorbs and wicks away moisture.

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Leo
The Leo is truly an all-round safety shoe, which is also incredibly suitable for workers in the metal industry. The Leo has a steel toecap on the inside and an extra PU over nose on the outside. The Easy Twist sole provides a ‘sticky grip’ on any surface. This S3 safety shoe is available in different widths.

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Lukas
Lukas is the tall ‘brother’ of Leo. Just as versatile, just as safe and just as comfortable. Lukas is one of six EMMA models that are climate-neutral certified. You can read exactly what that means on our website (Dutch).

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CrossForce X
Extreme jobs? Heavy work demands robust safety shoes! The CrossForce X High is ultralight and comfortable shoe with plenty of freedom of movement. This shoe has a Vibram Ecostep Pro running sole. The energy-return insoles allow you to wear these shoes all day with ease. The reflective R-Pet laces and loop in the heel provide extra visibility.

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Fristads

The best work trousers for building & construction

Looking for the most hard-wearing, comfortable and functional trousers for construction? This is it – the GS2541! With 65% recycled polyester, a brushed inside for comfort, mechanical stretch, hammer loops on the left and right and Cordura® in the nail pockets and at the legbottoms.

This spring, it’s time for the Fristads bestseller PS25 to be updated with recycled polyester as well as a design update. The name of the trousers changes to GS25. Of course, the high comfort and abrasion resistance remain the same.

• Recycled polyester
• Hard-wearing
• Mechanical stretch for high comfort
• Double-stitched crotch seam
• Brushed inside
• Subtle, grey reflection details
• Optimised fit and design
• New colours: 544 Dark Navy Blue and 941 Dark Grey
• With Environmental Product Declaration

Fristads 241 GS25 trousers (grey) Art. Nr.: 2.28.816.00	Fristads 241 GS25 trousers (black) Art. Nr.: 2.28.817.00	Fristads 241 GS25 trousers (beige) Art. Nr.: 2.28.818.00

OXXA – Optimal vision in every season: OXXA® Safety Glasses

Summer seems to have (finally) started. With more sun hours and longer days, it is extra important to take good care of your eyes while working. Fortunately, OXXA® has something for everyone when it comes to safety glasses and face shields.

At OXXA®, we understand that one size does not fit all. That’s why we have a wide variety of safety glasses, including models with tinted lenses. These glasses are not only designed to protect the eyes from physical hazards, but also offer these benefits, among others:

• Protection from bright light
  Tinted glasses reduce the amount of bright light reaching your eyes, which is especially useful when working outdoors or in situations with strong light sources.
• Protection from harmful UV rays
  All glasses, whether with clear or tinted lenses, feature a UV400 filter to block harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. This makes them ideal for outdoor use where prolonged exposure to the sun may occur. This helps prevent long-term eye damage, such as cataracts or other eye diseases.
• Enhanced contrast
  Depending on the tint, tinted glasses can improve contrast, allowing you to better distinguish objects and see details.

Whether you work outdoors or in a brightly lit environment, our tinted safety glasses provide clear vision and good protection so you can work safely and comfortably.

Safety glasses with tinted lenses

Some of our most popular safety glasses, which we also offer with tinted lenses:

OXXA® X-Spec-Style 8236 Art. Nr.: 7.78.236.00	OXXA® Culma 8211 Art. Nr.: 7.78.211.00	OXXA® X-Spec-Sporty 8231 Art. Nr.: 7.78.231.00	OXXA® Rota 8221 Art. Nr.: 7.78.221.00

With our wide selection of safety glasses, including tinted models, OXXA makes it easy to protect yourself while working with confidence, whatever the conditions. The Comfort of Safety.