With loud noises everywhere, it's good not to be too sensitive to noise at an industrial production facility. But neither should a worker be hard of hearing, as it's vital to hear warning signals. This can be quite a problem for staff with hearing impairments. After all, their auditory perception is further restricted by the mufflers they need to wear by law. Hoerluchs has therefore developed a device that looks a bit like a headset and offers hearing protection yet also lets through warning signals and human voices.

MSA will be presenting a range of products at A+A, including respiratory protection, ear and head protection, fall protection equipment as well as portable and stationary gas detectors and test equipment. Besides the successful V-Gard series of industrial safety helmets MSA also present the new fire helmet F1 XF.

Draeger has now completely revamped its portfolio of fire escape hoods. This has led to the new Parat product line. The fire escape hoods can be fitted quickly and protect wearers against toxic industrial gases, fumes, steam and particles. Once the packaging has been opened, the filter caps automatically become detached from the filter, forcing the filter out into its final position, so that the hood is ready for use.

The latest generation of Diadora safety footwear comes with the GEOX NET Breathing System. The new product has a perforated outer sole with an integrated watertight and breathable membrane to ensure a constant temperature and humidity within the shoe while preventing water from entering.

Demographic change is now clearly in evidence in the working environment. Staff with age-related long-sightedness require maximum protection, and the Uvex Safety Group has therefore developed goggles with integrated dioptre correction at close range.

Children are continually touching objects that have gone through many different hands. Health and safety schedules specify that toys at nursery schools and daycare centres must be cleaned at least once a week to prevent the rapid spreading of germs. PlayWash from ORG DELTA will clean, disinfect and dry toys of all kinds and can be connected to the water supply in the same way as a washing machine.

For the first time, thanks to innovative material engineering, Gore will be presenting safety footwear in categories 2 and 3 that look and feel as comfortable as running shoes. The centrepiece of this new footwear is its thin textile lining in three layers - GORE-TEX-Extended Comfort Laminate. It has a high level of vapour permeability and protects the wearer lastingly against humidity and ordinary liquid chemicals amongst other things.