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  • Protect Yourself Against Hazardous Chemicals
Over a billion workers risk lives and livelihoods due to occupational chemical exposure. Workers around the world are facing another major global health crisis after a recent report published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) sent shockwaves across the chemical industry.*

The report concluded that in the past year, over a billion workers were exposed to hazardous substances including pollutants, dusts, chemicals, vapours and fumes in their working environment, which has put them at serious risk of injury or even death.

With more than 60 million registered chemicals available today, selecting the right hand and body protection is a complex task. An understanding of the different types of materials or polymers that make up these gloves will simplify the selection process. For example, latex offers a high degree of dexterity and elasticity but performs poorly against oils and greases. Nitrile, on the other hand, provides excellent resistance to puncture and abrasion, but it is not recommended for use with ketones or organic solvents.
With a database of more than 25,000 chemicals, Ansell can generate a personalized chemical permeation report to help you identify the most appropriate solution that best fits your needs. The report will include glove recommendations, permeation times (in minutes) and breakthrough times based on the chemicals that you work with to ensure the glove wearer is protected.

For the month of July, Ansell will be running a prize draw exclusively with Bunzl. Win one of three Nespresso coffee machines when you submit your chemical details. All you need to do is fill in your details and let us know what chemicals your work with or upload your Safety Data Sheets HERE.

*Source: International Labour Organization (https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/safety-and-health-at-work/resources-library/publications/WCMS_790104/lang--en/index.htm)

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About Bunzl Safety and Lifting

Bunzl Safety and Lifting offers an integrated approach to the selection, supply, service, and replacement of safety products, resulting in our ability to manage the complete life cycle of your personal and workplace safety requirements. Bunzl Safety and Lifting is a leading manufacturer of safety products, we provide the very best in workwear, corporate wear, PPE, footwear, materials handling, load restraint, and recovery,height safety, and site safety. We are also a leading supplier of some of the best industrial safety brands on the market, including Mack, Ninja, Contego, Boomerang, Beaver, B-Safe, WS Workwear, Frontier, Black Rat, Robertsons, 3M, Honeywell, Ansell, Bolle Safety, DuPont, Donaghys, MSA, Moldex, Steel Blue, Oliver, uvex, Sqwincher, MaxiFlex, DNC Workwear, Mayo Hardware, Gunnebo Industries, Skylotech and Blundstone. We also offer a range of services including product specialisation and consolidation, custom embroidery and branding, lifting equipment and inspections, NATA Accredited testing and services, height safety installed systems and training, managed inventory, eCommerce and digital solutions, clothing fitouts and yearly uniform issues, ethical sourcing, Indigenous Engagement, and environmental responsibility. We have an Australia-wide network of branches that ensures fast shipping across the country.

Bunzl Brands & Operations Pty Ltd (BBO) located at 55 Sarah Andrews Close Erskine Park NSW 2579 quality scope covers: manufacturing, importing, wholesaling, repairing and testing of lifting, rigging equipment, winches, hoists and materials handling products. The manufacture of synthetic slings and webbing products including load restraint and height safety equipment. Manufacture, import, wholesale and distribution of PPE products, workwear and hand tools. Design and development of products and services and the provision of mechanical testing services.