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The Ultimate Choices in Work Trousers From Snickers Workwear

New Styles, New Designs and Snickers Workwear’s most advanced work trousers yet – with 4-way stretch.

September saw the next generation of Work Trouser choices from the premier brand of working clothes for professional tradesmen and women. There’s the Flexiwork 2. 0 trousers, designed for craftsmen who want nothing but the best. These high-spec trousers are made of durable 4-way stretch fabric that offers a new level of comfort and freedom of movement.

Then there’s the ‘loose-fit’ AllroundWork stretch trousers with a classic Snickers Workwear look and feel plus the new FlexiWork Denim…

NEW from Solid Gear – the Onyx Safety Shoes and Boots

Great value safety footwear with the unique BOA closure system for maximum comfort.

Nowadays, good safety footwear is part and parcel of a comfortable day’s work on site – just like good working clothes and quality hand tools.

Combining maximum comfort and protection with a robust and durable design, Solid Gear’s Onyx is available as a shoe or a boot and ideal for different types of on-site work.

This EN-accredited footwear has a modern-looking style that integrates a seamless upper and Cordura reinforcements with a poured polyeurethane midsole, a breathable footbed and strong rubber…

Electric Arc - Understand the Risks and Protect Yourself!

Snickers Workwear ProtekWork - Protective Wear vs Workwear

As working clothes on site go, there’s a big difference between conventional electrician’s Workwear and specialist ProtekWork garments from Snickers Workwear, which includes Protective Wear for electricians.

Over the years, conventional workwear has evolved to make the working day on site more comfortable and efficient, with built-in functionality for tools and fixings, as well as protection against cold, rain and the effects of warm weather.

ProtekWork, the new ergonomically designed Protective Wear from Snickers Workwear, has…

Snickers Workwear’s NEW Loose-fit Stretch Trousers for Maximum Mobility On-site

Hi-tech stretch fabrics and ergonomic designs ensure close quarter mobility at work.

With a range of new AllroundWork stretch trousers available throughout the UK, there’s plenty of flexibility for every professional craftsman and woman to stretch their performance on site comfortably.

The new stretchy work trousers for men have a loose fit for a classic Snickers Workwear look and feel, with stretch Cordura for increased durability as well as improved ventilation and close quarter mobility.

What’s more, the new slim-fit work trousers for women are shaped to fit the female anatomy. The…

Product recall online platform launched

SGS has announced the launch of its new ‘Product Recalls’ digital platform – an at-a-glance, online database that gives consumer goods manufacturers and retailers of electrical and electronic consumer goods ( among other non-food products) free and instant access to product recall data from across the EU and USA.

The platform ( https: //www. sgs. com/en/consumer-goods-retail/product-recalls) generates a searchable database of all unsafe product notifications compiled by official surveillance authorities operating in the European Union ( RAPEX and RASFF) and United States ( CPSC and FDA) ;…

The newest clothing innovations in the 2019 Snickers Workwear Catalogue

Including market-leading designs and the latest fabric technology innovations from the world’s leading Workwear brand, this 200-page catalogue has all you need to know about the UK’s most extensive range of working clothes for professional tradesmen and women.

There’s something for every trade you can name in the Snickers Workwear range – AllroundWork, RUFFWork, LITEWork and FLEXIWork clothing - Trousers, Jackets, Tool Vests, Shirts, Underwear, Accessories and much more – plus an extensive range of EN-certified PPE working clothes.

Added to which, there’s the most innovative…

Hellberg Safety PPE and Snickers Workwear – comfort and safety combined

The Hultafors Group Adds Hellberg Safety PPE products to its premium brand portfolio for professional tradesmen and women.

With over 50 years experience in the PPE industry, the Hellberg Safety specialist equipment includes highly advanced hearing protection products, face protection and communication solutions for personal protection on site.

From face guards, helmets and passive hearing protection with up to 3 levels of protection from low to extreme noise, Hellberg also supply secure electronic hearing protectors to suit different work environments.

Peter Dumigan, managing director of…

Its Time To Stay Cool At Work – with Snickers Workwear

Lightweight fabrics in the new Topwear range will compliment Snickers Workwear Stretch Garments perfectly this Summer.

The warmer weather will bring a need for professional craftsmen and women to be cool and dry - to maintain wellbeing and working efficiency on site.

That’s why Snickers’ new Topwear for the summer uses 37. 5® fabric technology, which is really good at ‘wicking’ moisture away from the body and keeping you dry.

There’s stylish new Shirts, Hoodies and Sweatshirts in a range of styles and colours that are super-light and quick-drying with advanced ventilation to keep you cool…

Under pressure – managing stress in the electrical industry

Life as an electrical contractor, consultant or panel builder can be challenging. In a competitive industry where margins are often tight, work related stress is increasingly common, says Stewart Gregory, VP of Power Products at Schneider Electric.

Mistakes, miscalculations and delays will inevitably occur, and time being unable to work can add to pressures. Unfortunately, stress is a major part of the job, but keeping it under check is crucial to performance, physical health and work-life balance.

Despite an increasing awareness of mental health issues in the electrical industry…

Keeping engineers safe

Manufacturer of electrical test equipment, Martindale Electric, has supplied Baxi Heating with testers for checking appliance wiring and earthing, together with locking off devices to ensure circuits can be safely isolated before carrying out any work.

The tools keep gas service engineers safe when installing and servicing heating equipment and are essential for achieving compliance with the latest Gas Safe Register guidance TB118 2018.

The changes mean new test procedures are now required to keep service engineers safe from electrical hazards. In addition to carrying out safe isolation…