Total Protection (UK) Launches IKAR Davit at DrainTrader 2009

Total Protection (UK), the leading provider of health and safety equipment, has launched the revolutionary IKAR Davit Arms range at this year’s DrainTrader Exhibition 2009.

Held at the Centaur in Cheltenham Racecourse last month, Total Protection (UK) are now pleased to be offering this new range, which has been designed specifically to assist heavy duty and robust methods of providing a high and stable anchorage point for entry into confined spaces.

Sales and Marketing Director, Mark Haylett from Total Protection (UK), which also specialises in the supply of height safety equipment, breathing apparatus and gas detection, said, "The exhibition was a real success and I’m thrilled that we were able to launch the IKAR Davit Arms range, which is really leading the way in terms of adequate confined space equipment.”

The IKAR Davit Arms range, which is complimented by the confined space fall arrest and rescue harnesses from the IKAR Work at Height product range, consists of three arms, offering different height and reach capabilities; floor and wall mountable base plates with attachment sleeves; an attachment sleeve that can be installed flush with the floor level to eliminate any trip hazards; personal fall arrest and recovery devices (type HRA); and equipment winches (type ALKO).

For more information on confined space equipment and safety equipment, please visit the Total Protection (UK) site at http://www.totalprotectionuk.com. You can also follow the firm on Twitter: http://twitter.com/totalprotection.

Total Protection (UK) Limited is a specialist in the supply of Safety Equipment and Services. They pride themselves on delivering first class service and products to a broad spectrum of industries including Pharmaceuticals, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Utilities and Transportation & Construction.

With a team of Product Specialists, Total Protection (UK) Limited bases its success and core values on the ability to respond quickly and effectively to your requirements. As they work alongside a range of manufacturers and suppliers, they can deliver a large portfolio of the highest quality safety products within the marketplace at very competitive prices. They can also offer a complete range of services to give you the flexibility when purchasing, servicing or hiring safety equipment.

Chemical Protection Suits From Total Protection

Chemical incidents regularly make the news as spillages and leaks have not only potential environmental repercussions but can also be dangerous to the local community.  These incidents require specialist equipment to deal with and now Total Protection (UK), the leading supplier of breathing apparatus, workplace noise monitors and portable gas detection systems have a range of chemical protection suits.

One such incident that made the news recently was the collapse of part of a chemical storage building in Slough.  A fork lift truck struck a part of the building structure causing a wall and part of the roof to collapse.  The area was cleared, and all water courses and steam to the building were isolated in addition to a full chemical incident being declared.  Fire fighters in specialist equipment dealt with the collapse and the area was fully cordoned off and a specialist contractor brought in to manage the structure.

Chemical Protection Suits from Total Protection (UK) are designed for use when working in an environment that contains hazardous chemicals.  The range starts from a basic splash suit to a full gas tight suit for use with breathing apparatus.  The protection suits are available in a wide range of material and the material type is dictated by the chemical strength and hazard.

Sales and marketing director at Total Protection (UK), Mark Haylett said, “Chemical incidents are all too common and require specialist equipment and personnel to deal with them.  We supply the Respirex Limited Life Type 1A gas tight chemical protective suit which is of one piece construction,  it is fully encapsulating, covering both the wearer and the breathing apparatus. The suit incorporates the latest design technology and is compatible with a wide range of breathing apparatus.”

The Respirex Limited Life Type 1A suit features polymer rubber outer gloves laminated to a highly chemically resistant inner glove fitted by means of a locking cuff mechanism.  The suit also features a ‘bat-wing’ sleeve design for ease of movement in the suit and the adjustable internal support belt enables users of varying sizes to comfortably wear the suit.

Mr Haylett from the safety equipment specialists added, “We also stock the Respirex GTB which is a reusable Type 1A ‘gas tight’ Hazmat chemical protection suit covering both the wearer and  breathing apparatus. It comes supplied with safety gloves and either integral heavy duty safety boots or integral socks. This suit is suitable for use with all types of self contained breathing apparatus.”

Total Protection stock a huge portfolio of products including, gas detection equipment, breathing apparatus, water leak detection equipment, cable location, height safety and noise monitoring equipment in addition to their chemical protection suits.

About Total Protection

Total Protection (UK) Limited is a specialist in the supply of Safety Equipment and Services.

They pride themselves on delivering first class service and products to a broad spectrum of industries including Pharmaceuticals, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Utilities and Transportation & Construction.

With a team of Product Specialists, Total Protection (UK) Limited bases its success and core values on the ability to respond quickly and effectively to your requirements.

As they work alongside a range of manufacturers and suppliers, they can deliver a large portfolio of the highest quality safety products within the marketplace at very competitive prices.

They can also offer a complete range of services to give you the flexibility when purchasing, servicing or hiring safety equipment.