Best Workwear in NZ: A Guide to Top Brands

When it comes to the Best Workwear in NZ, at Safety 1st NZ, we understand there’s huge diversity in New…

John Bull: 90 Years of Kiwi Grit and Innovation

A Legacy Built on Hard Work From Humble Beginnings to National Icon In 1934, the Daisley brothers, having honed their…

Are Polarized Sunglasses Better?

Sunglasses have become more than just a fashion statement; they play a crucial role in protecting our eyes from the…

Meet your next Work Boot – Blundstone RotoFlex.

Redefining Safety Footwear with Innovation and Comfort The New Standard of Steel Cap Boots Blundstone proudly presents the RotoFlex Steel…

Work Boots Insoles – Your Guide to healthy feet

Insoles are the main component of work boots which should deserve more attention. Work boots require regular footbed replacement to…

Tinted Lens. All you need to know.

Tinted glasses are sunglasses or eyeglasses with UV-blocking lenses coated in various tints like blue, green, brown, yellow etc. They…

Why You Need Heat Stress Signs at Your Workplace

Imagine it’s a hot day, and you’re working on the job site. You’re sweating like crazy, but you ignore your…

What kind of first aid kit do I need for my workplace?

A first aid kit is something you want around but hope you don’t need. But if there’s an accident in…

What do the waterproof ratings mean for waterproof jackets?

If you’re outdoors a lot or have an outdoor job, you may have come across different levels of waterproofing. At…

What kind of work pants are right for you?

Having the right work pants for the job can make all the difference. A comfortable pair of pants can be…

Best Disposable Gloves in NZ

Having the right disposable gloves for the job can make a massive difference in how easy it is to perform…

How do I choose the right hand sanitiser?

Hand sanitiser has been in the news a lot lately. It’s a good method to reduce risks of not only…

N95 Mask vs P2 Mask

Masks have been in the news a lot since COVID. Health professionals and the Ministry of Health recommend wearing masks…

The Benefits of Anti-Fatigue Mats in the Workplace

In jobs where standing is done for a large portion of the day, fatigue can set in quickly. Fatigue leads…

Basics of NZ Workplace Safety

If you’re an employer, your employees are your most valuable asset. And like any other asset, they need to be…

Choosing the Right Safety Footwear for Your Industry

Choosing the Right Safety Footwear for your employees regularly who work in hazardous environments where proper foot protection is a…

Safety Signs in the Workplace

Safety signs are important in the workplace, both for workers and for visitors. Depending on the job, some safety signs…

What is hi-vis clothing?

Hi-vis clothing is an important part of workplace safety in many jobs. In fact, it is a requirement for many…

Safe Sight: Protecting Your Eyes in a Hazardous Workplace

This guest post was contributed by Esko Safety and originally published on eskosafety.com These days most workplaces are (quite rightly)…

Do hard hats expire?

Hard hats are one of the most important forms of PPE in many jobs. They’re your primary form of protection…

What is PPE?

PPE has been in the news a lot lately due to COVID-19. If you’d never heard the phrase before, you…

Check out our Bolle and Bisley Stations in-store!

At Safety1st NZ, we carry some of the top workwear and safety brands from around NZ and beyond, including Bolle…

Safety1st Proudly Supports the Southland Charity Hospital!

The Southland Charity Hospital is going to do great work here in Southland to help out the community and we…