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ABC Asbestos Binding Compound – An Effective Solution for Asbestos Contamination

What is ABC – Asbestos Binding Compound? ABC- Asbestos Binding Compound is a high solids asbestos encapsulant/ sealant designed to protect against physical damage from chipping and intentionally manipulating brittle materials such as fireproofing or insulation. The durable composition of ABC allows for dilution with water, which makes it ideal when specific needs exist in…

Beacon Saftey Acquires Toro Ltd

Beacon Safety Acquires Toro Ltd

Beacon Safety Ltd. is delighted to announce to all our customers and suppliers that it has purchased Toro Ltd’s business.  This acquisition will enable us to offer our customers an even more comprehensive range of products and services and provide us with a larger footprint in the market. We are confident this will be a…

The LINQ - Essential Basic Roofers Kit By Beacon Safety Ltd

5 Types of Safety Harnesses and When to Use Them

We will cover the different types of safety harnesses available on the market and explain when you should use them. When working at height, you need to use the correct safety harnesses to minimize the risk of injury. The importance of safety harnesses.  The importance of safety harnesses is not only limited to the fact…

Mask Care and Maintenance: How-to-Guide

Mask Care and Maintenance: How-to-Guide

Masks or respiratory protective equipment (RPE) are designed for the protection of the user and to help prevent the inhalation of hazardous materials such as asbestos which can cause serious long-term health conditions later in life. It is crucial that this equipment is not neglected as it can have severe impacts on protection levels, so…

What is the best type of coverall for my project?

What is the best type of coverall for my project?

Protective coveralls are essential depending on the work being carried out. There are also different types of coveralls that will be impacted by the environment and substances the worker is going to come into contact with or be exposed to. Establishing what chemicals or materials the worker is going to encounter is key to deciding…

Is it better for a business to buy or hire a mobile decontamination unit

Is it better for a business to buy or hire a decontamination unit?

Decontamination units are a legal requirement for contractors when working on licensed asbestos removal projects, this means you must have units on-site to comply with WorkSafe ACOP: Management and Removal of Asbestos.  Decon units are also a sizable investment for any business so depending on the companies size and their budget, the volume of projects…

What is the difference between on-site and controlled environment testing of h-type vacuum cleaners and negative pressure units (NPUs)?

What is the difference between on-site and controlled environment testing of h-type vacuum cleaners and negative pressure units (NPUs)?

What is the difference between on-site and controlled environment testing of h-type vacuum cleaners and negative pressure units (NPUs)? There are two options when choosing to service and decontaminate H-type vacuums and negative pressure units (NPUs), this is on-site or in a controlled environment at the servicing company’s facilities. The final decision is a personal…

Silica Dust Abatement

We hold a range of Vacuums for all industrial purposes. It has become apparent lately that Silica dust in NZ has not been seen as a serious threat to health. We are aware that WorkSafe is taking a stand on this hazardous dust and is now requiring that all silica dust be managed using hazardous…

Why we don’t test certain H class equipment including some NPUs

If the manufacturer does not supply DOP tests at the source, we cannot legally approve the equipment. Simply put, we would be breaking the law. The equipment we are happy to test and know has been approved includes AMS, SMH, Beacon, Numatic. Kerstar and DeConta. H13 (99.97% efficiency) filtration is a first-stage filtration system that…