As you would have noticed, infrared thermometers are being used more frequently as an initial screening for COVID19. Restaurants, airports, companies and schools are all making use of these devices. Why are thermometers being used? There is no accurate way to detect Coronavirus other than an actual COVID test. In an effort to contain any […]
Wearing a mask in public has become a rule in South Africa as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, South Africa has been inundated with masks of all colours, sizes, brands and standards. We’ve investigated numerous face masks of all shapes and sizes. From funky material masks to surgical and industrial masks like […]
Let’s face it, not everyone is a safety spec boff like the Khulanathi team, that’s why we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about safety glasses. Here are five foolproof ways to find the right eye protection… and protection for the left eye too. Spec it out It’s important to know that […]
Did you know that disposable respirators have a shelf life? Here is everything you need to know in order to ensure your respirator inventory stays up to date: Disposable respirators are used to protect wearers from particulate airborne hazards and reduce exposures to potentially harmful substances. These respirators have limited shelf life after which they […]
There is a big difference between a respirator and a surgical mask as they were each designed for very different purposes. The team at 3M came up with a very clever way to demonstrate these differences. They decided to take the Surgical Mask (SM) and the N95 Respirator (N95) to the bar to find out […]
In consideration of the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus and the high demand for respirators, we feel that it is extremely important for the general public to understand how to use their respirators correctly. If you do not fit your respirator correctly, the mask will not perform as required or expected. Here are some quick […]