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Tips on Choosing Safety Boots
- by Cathy Houghton
Introduction What should you be looking for in a pair of worksite safety boots? Do you focus purely on safety and ignore comfort? That’s okay in principle if you’re only wearing your workwear safety boots for a short period, but not if you’re spending eight hours a day in them. At Active Workwear, we don’t...
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Difference between Type A & Type C Chainsaw PPE Trousers
- by Cathy Houghton
No matter what finds you in need of a chainsaw, the single most important thing to keep in mind is your safety. PPE trousers can help with that, and they also help ensure that your legs have adequate protection in the event of an accident. Like most protective clothing, PPE trousers are created by...
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Why Should You Wear Kneepads at Work?
- by Cathy Houghton
Some lines of work are so physical that they create a high risk of bodily damage. For example, if you usually work on your knees for extended periods of time, you could be damaging them. It would be best if you are aware that knee treatment, such as corrective surgery, could cost you...
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4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Hi Vis Vests
- by Cathy Houghton
It would be best if you always put safety first when it comes to doing any work or activity with a high risk of injury. One of the effective ways of enhancing safety and minimising injuries is the use of Hi-Vis (High Visibility) workwear, such as Blaklader Hi Vis Vest. Besides investing in...
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Apache Work Jacket - The Review
- by Cathy Houghton
Working on site means that you will need to put up with the elements. Work doesn’t just stop because it’s chilly, or even sometimes if it is freezing. In these conditions, you need a work jacket to ensure that you stay nice and warm, and also to protect you from the biting...
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Apache Safety Trainers - The Review
- by Cathy Houghton
So, you work in an environment where you need some protection for your feet. You don’t really need safety boots, but you also don’t want to leave your toes unprotected, and you need shoes that will grip really well. The Apache safety trainer could be the answer for you. Who would need...
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Blaklader Kneepads - The Review
- by Cathy Houghton
If you need to spend most of your day kneeling, you will understand the importance of using a great kneepad. In this case, adequate protection is just not going to cut it at all. You want a pad that provides plenty of cushioning, but that is also able to mould to the...
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Blaklader Shorts Range - The Review
- by Cathy Houghton
Do you have the legs to wear shorts? In the heat of summer, that doesn’t really make much difference, does it? In summer, the key is to keep cool and comfortable, and Blaklader work shorts can help you do exactly that. And they’ll throw in some practical features that you’ll love. The whole...
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