Wheelchair cover-up

Press, 14 July 1982, Page 10

Wheelchair cover-up

CONSUMER

Anne Ingram

All-weather capes for paraplegics Keeping dry in wet weather is not easy for anyone. but for those in wheelchairs it constitutes a real problem. With this in mind. Skellerup Industries have designed and manufactured a functional unisex all-weather cape. Manufactured from 100 per cent nylon based Canadian fabric (brand name Polar Bear) which is polyurethane coated and silicone proofed on the outer surface, the capes give reliable weatherpoofing. All seams are stitched and sealed to ensure they are waterproof. The capes are washable and stains can be removed with mild household solvents. In two sizes — ■ adult ($22.60), children ($21.80). •Available from Skellegup Sales. Dry lubricant If. you are having strife with sticking drawers or

doors. Selleys Ezy-Glide will help to free things up. Ezy-Glide is a non-oily lubricant that works like microscopic beads to provide a slippery finish. It is also recommended for use on sticking zippers, locks, indoor/outdoor furniture, roller door tracks, curtain tracks and sail boat runners — in short, most things that stick. The lubricant comes in a lOOgm can. You just spray lightly and allow to dry for a few minutes. The preparation is non-messy'and dries clear. Available from service stations and hardware departments. Price $4.27.

Fast cooking and pork parasites Cooking fresh pork in microwave ovens or by other fast cooking methods may not kill parasites that could be present in the meat, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. The department says that a study soon to be published by its’ agricultural research service found that parasitic worms called, trichinae can survive rapid cooking unless all parts of the meat are cooked to 77 deg. C. Chain saw safety Technological improvements in the weight, power and chain speed of power saws have increased the possible hazards to the user and resulted in an upturn in the accident rate. A new standard for chain saw safety will help to remedy this situation. The standard describes practices for the safe use and design of both petrol and electricallydriven chain saws. Part 1 covers employer and operator duties and responsibilities. Part 2 covers requirements for operators

and maintenance instructions as well as design requirements to be metby manufacturers. The standard has been written for manufacturers. distributors, owners, employers and operators. However, its greatest application may be as a buyer’s guide. Copies of NZS 5819.1982 Chain Saw Safety, from Sales Section. SANZ. Private Bag, Wellington. Price $10.30 ($7.70 to members). New food processing g method A process that eliminates the need for artificial preservatives and refrigeration is now available to fruit, vegetable' and meat processors in New Zealand. Called "aseptic processing." the method involves heating to sterilise the product. rapid cooling and packaging, all in a sterile atmosphere. Apparently, because cooking time is less than in the open kettle method (as in preserving), flavour is maximised and nutrient loss is reduced. Natural colour is also retained.