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PROTECTION

AGAINST HAZARDS

LOW VISIBILITY
Workers who operate in low light and poor visibility conditions, especially those working
in medium to high-risk environments are required to wear clothing that increases their 210+
visibility. At Portwest, we design and manufacture the most comprehensive range of
certified enhanced and high visibility clothing on the market. STYLES

RAIN
Exposure to rain without adequate protective clothing can have a serious affect on 85+
worker’s health. Potential workplace hazards can also be exacerbated in the rain,
making surfaces slippery and dangerous. We develop high performance clothing, STYLES
PPE, hand and foot protection that protects in wet weather conditions.

EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES
Extremely cold or wet weather conditions present a serious work place hazard. 25+
Frostbite and hypothermia are real concerns for many industrial workers. Portwest
provides workwear and PPE solutions for all climatic conditions. STYLES

EXTREME HOT TEMPERATURES
The harmful effects of the sun seriously compromise workers’ health. Heat related 10+
fatigue and illness cost employers serious time and money. The Portwest design team
have developed innovative cooling products that keep workers cool and protected from STYLES
extreme heat and sun exposure.

HEAT AND FLAME
Workers in the toughest industries regularly encounter heat and flame. Whether 50+
it is radiant, convective or conductive heat, serious injuries and even fatalities are
caused by heat and flame hazards. Workers deserve the powerful protection offered by STYLES
Portwest’s innovative flame resistant range of products.

ELECTRIC ARC
An electric arc is a rapid and instantaneous electric discharge of high current between 50+
conductors generating very bright light and intensive heat. If a worker is in close
proximity to an Arc flash, serious injury and even death can occur. STYLES

CHEMICAL
Industrial workers face dangers posed by chemicals every day. Chemicals present 10+
danger in many forms. As liquids, sprays, dry particles or in pressurised form chemicals
pose a serious threat. Portwest offers powerful chemical protection solutions across STYLES
the range.

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