During the current COVID-19 crisis, many of you have sent us questions on how to disinfect your equipment. Here are the basics that you need to know.

Commission publishes guidance on export requirements for personal protective equipment

On 15 March, the Commission introduced export authorisation requirements for exports of personal protective equipment outside of the European Union. This is a measure of temporary nature and not an export ban and is in line with all of the EU’s international obligations.

Given the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation, the Commission has continued to keep its comprehensive response under review. In this respect, the Commission has reviewed various aspects of the new export authorisation measure to ensure that it fully meets its objective and operates in as effective a manner as possible.

Reflecting the integrated nature of the production value chains and distribution networks for medical and personal protective equipment beyond the boundaries of the European Union, especially in the four Member States of the European Free Trade Association – Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland – the Commission has now decided to exempt exports to those countries from the export authorisation requirements. A similar exemption is being granted to Andorra, the Faroe Islands, San Marino and the Vatican, as well as the associated countries and territories that have special relations with Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom (so-called Annex II countries). This change will be effective as of 21 March 2020.

This new regulation will likely impact brands like Petzl, IKAR and Skylotec's ability to supply certain Personal Protective Equipment sourced from their manufacturing operations in the European Union to customers in non-European Union countries.

“From the Deep: The Petzl Adventure”

Download for free the history of Petzl from the very beginning

For the past 50 years, Petzl has played its part in the history of adventures in the mountains. Descendants from caving’s golden age, we have explored every facet of the vertical world from rock, to ice, to snow, to the dark of the night… We have also transferred our expertise to more professional applications, such as search and rescue, tree care, and work-at-height.

From the Deep: the Petzl adventure, tells the story of a company and its environment, the story about the women and men committed to the vertical world, to exploring the unknown.
Have you ever wondered:

• How the first battery-powered headlamps were developed?

• Where the names of some of our products like the GRIGRI come from?

• How Petzl transformed from a small workshop to an international company with more than 1000 people working worldwide?

Download this fascinating book for free to learn the answers to all of these questions and more. Read it to keep you busy and your mind occupied during this challenging period of time that we are all currently enduring.

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Differential Permeation. Applied to returning you home safely.

Science has the power to change the world, solve the toughest problems and shape the future. But science is just science, until you apply it to something. Make it do something, change something. No one knows this better than 3M. The average person uses 3M science many times a day and doesn’t even know it. But it is everywhere, supporting 46 separate technology platforms and continuously driving our innovations. No other company uses science like we do. That’s 3M Science. Applied to life.™

At 3M we have a select and high quality range of Coveralls, which provide protection against many hazards. The 3M range of Protective Apparel offers a variety of features, from the use of fabrics with specialist treatments for enhanced wear and added protection, to breathable back panels for increased comfort. Our experts can work closely with you, to help you identify hazards and best protect your workers against them.

With 900 lumens of lighting power, the SWIFT RL PRO is Petzl’s brightest compact headlamp. Lightweight and rechargeable, the SWIFT RL PRO features REACTIVE LIGHTING^® technology, which automatically adjusts brightness to user needs. Equipped with mixed and focused beams, as well as white and red lighting, technicians will simply love this headlamp in the workshop, for small maintenance jobs, and for concerts and shows.

MAESTRO rescue descenders: when facing the unexpected

On big walls, in ravines, or in confined spaces, the new MAESTRO descenders always provide the right solution for efficient rescue operations.

Compact and lightweight (1100g), they offer unparalleled versatility : whether raising and lowering heavy loads, or when serving as the main or backup belay system. The ergonomic handle, integrated brake, AUTO-LOCK system, and integrated progress-capture pulley mean that rescuers can adapt to any situation they may face during a rescue.

What are the differences between each version?

Both the MAESTRO S and MAESTRO L have the same design and features. The differences between each model are rope diameter compatibility (10.5 mm to 11.5 mm for the MAESTRO S, and 12.5 mm to 13 mm for the MAESTRO L) and maximum load (250 kg for the MAESTRO S and 280 kg for the MAESTRO L).

Learn more about the MAESTRO’s features

An essential piece of gear for keeping your eyes out of harm’s way, choose the visor that provides the protection you need for your job and work environment.

WARNINGS

• Read the technical notice before viewing the following techniques.
• It is important to fully understand the information provided in the technical notice before using this complementary information
• Mastering these techniques requires training.
• Consult a professional before attempting to perform these techniques on your own.

When you want to have your hands free to perform a manipulation, tie-off the GRIGRI. Make sure to correctly lock the tie-off. You may let go of the brake side of the rope only when the device is tied off.

It's old. But still relevant today.

The Gotcha™ Original was the first pre assembled remote rescue kit. Designed for rescuing a suspended casualty from fall arrest lanyards, rope safety lines and fall arrest blocks, all possible from a point of safety.

Even with all the recent new technology in rescue kit from different manufacturers, the Spanset Gotcha rescue kit is still relevant today.

Free yourself.

When you’re suspended after a fall, every second matters.

When the clock starts ticking, you need a rescue plan you can count on to rescue you quickly and efficiently. The DBI-SALA® Self-Rescue unit is your rescue plan: a flexible device that attaches to your current safety harness and allows you to lower yourself to safety in the event of a fall from height. This simple, fast and effective rescue plan minimizes risk for you, your coworkers and emergency response personnel. With DBI-SALA Self-Rescue, you can work at height without worrying about hanging in your harness for an extended period of time after an arrested fall event. Instead of wondering how long it will take to alert others to your fall, or how long before trained rescuers can gather the appropriate equipment to get you down, you can simply avoid all that and free yourself.

Watch our open day demonstration by 3M Australia Fall Protection.