New for October- A new and well developed range of Rock Fall Safety Footwear

At Granite this month we are extending our safety footwear collection to include the addition of a new range of Rock Fall Safety boots.

This range of lightweight safety footwear, all with composite toe caps and midsoles, is perfect for working on rail projects, civils and quarrying. Keep your feet safe and put less stress on your lower back – you will be a lot fresher at the end of a hard day.

The Rock Fall ‘Flint'

Now in stock is the Rock Fall ‘Flint’, with a lightweight composite toecap and anti-penetration protective midsole. For just £42.95, the ‘Flint’ provides excellent value for money – this water resistant safety boot is ideal for walking on ballast with its shock absorbing footbed making it the perfect footwear for the rail industry and ground works.

The Rock Fall ‘Titanium’

Later throughout this month you will be able to order the ‘Titanium’ and ‘Alaska’ Rock Fall safety footwear. The ‘Titanium’ safety boot is waterproof and features R-Ten abrasion resistant stitching thread and a lightweight composite toe cap and midsole. Perfect for the rail industry, utilities, civils, quarries and highways, this product is priced at just £59.95.

The Rock Fall 'Alaska'

The lightweight ‘Alaska’ Rock Fall safety boot has a temperature operating range of between –40°c to +300°c, as well as featuring Thinsulate© B600 thermal lining and a slip resistant rubber sole. Only £59.95 these boots are perfect for when the temperatures really drop.

For the use in the most demanding conditions, Rock Fall safety footwear will endure the toughest of situations, to view our full product collection visit Granite Workwear online or get in touch by calling us on 0115 964 0111.

Mullion Will Float Your Boat

At Granite we believe that quality comes before expense.  We don’t risk your safety in order to provide you with cheap deals; instead we use the best materials available and offer the best value for money.

Planning on going sea fishing or just plain cruising?

The sea can be a cruel mistress, it is best to be prepared for anything especially when you are so far away from land. So a Mullion Floatation suit would be considered an essential item to take along with you.

These floatation suits have a range of benefits which includes, Protection against cold water shock and hyperthermia upon immersion. It also features inherent buoyancy in excess of 50 Newton meaning it conforms to the EN393 standard, the outer fabric is fully waterproof and all the seams are taped. Another feature is the retro-reflective tape on hood and chest combined with the High-visibility adjustable insulated peaked hood insuring that you are more likely to be visible to others meaning that you will be able to be seen from quite a distance.

Mullion aims for and achieves the maximum technical properties and standards within its product range and consistently holds the highest standard of approval possible in each market sector for the relevant products.

Furthermore, Mullion works very closely with the various appropriate standards committees and accredited approvals testing houses in order to ensure the highest standards are set and maintained for the safety at sea industry. All this means that with Mullion you are virtually guaranteed great quality and a product that you know will be just what you are looking for when going sea fishing or cruising.

At Granite Workwear we have an extensive range of floatation suits/jackets and trousers that you will find are of great quality and good value. We also have immersion suits and life jackets for both leisure and professional use.

A New Ladder for Any Job

To accomplish any job correctly and safely, you need to have the right equipment which can be found here at Granite Workwear

The great thing about some pieces of equipment is that they are right for a large number of jobs. Many of us have found ourselves trying to use ladders for any number of jobs around the house or yard for which they are just simply not suitable. Often we catch ourselves leaning small ladders into bushes, putting aluminium tips over the tops of window frames or even against glass. Who has not dared to think of stepping onto the top step of a short ladder even though the sticker warning us against this is staring us dead in the face?

Using the proper equipment can prevent falls and serious injury when it comes to working with heights. The proper equipment can be even more essential if you are dealing with paints or even power equipment that has fatal capabilities at larger heights. So put that wobbly ladder away for good and ease the mind of your boss or significant other by purchasing the Fruit Ladder Tripod. This is a wonderful product that has a great name. It is most suited for trimming greenery or performing any type of maintenance work in high to out of reach places. The product utilizes a tripod design that gives you the stability most ladders cannot offer. It is also suitable for use on any surface. It features clawed, anti-slip feet for use under any condition and this is a heart-warming feature when you are fifteen feet off the ground with electric hedge trimmers! If the clawed feet might do damage to any kind of sensitive surface that you are working on, then you can feel assured in knowing that it comes with free protective rubber guards, which are normally sold separately with any other conventional product of this nature that you would consider purchasing.

The ladder itself is constructed using an aluminium alloy that can hold up to 100 kg. safely. The convenience of the product is built right into the design. The back leg is adjustable for height differences and steps are double ringed for comfort. The ladder itself is lightweight to get the job done quickly without tiring you to the point of exhaustion. The wide base gives you stability beyond comparison and at a cost of only £105.00 you get a product that is sure to deliver a satisfactory performance again and again.