Confined spaces

New exposure standard to improve welder safety outcomes

29 January, 2024

Work Health and Safety Ministers have agreed to reduce the workplace exposure standard for welding fumes from 5 mg/m3 to 1 mg/m3.


Emerson Rosemount 925FGD Gas Detector

12 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions

The Emerson Rosemount 925FGD Gas Detector is the first Rosemount designed and engineered point gas detector.


HEMCO AirFlow monitor

12 December, 2023 | Supplied by: HEMCO Corporation

The HEMCO AirFlow monitor is designed to continuously monitor the face velocity air flow of fume hoods.


New campaign shines light on safe gas appliance use

10 November, 2023

Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has launched a campaign to ensure small food businesses prioritise gas safety.


MSA Australia G1 Facepiece

01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty Ltd

The G1 Facepiece from MSA Australia features an optimised balance point to facilitate greater freedom for head movement and a low profile for less snagging.


Honeywell Li-Ion Tamer gas detection system

11 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Honeywell Safety Productivity Solutions

Honeywell has deployed its Li-Ion Tamer gas detection system to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries in Australia and New Zealand.


SWA amends model WHS Regulations for engineered stone

07 June, 2023

Safe Work Australia has updated the model Work Health and Safety Regulations to prohibit the uncontrolled processing of engineered stone.


Six steps to ensure mining contractor safety

29 May, 2023 by Sue Bottrell, Legal Counsel of LinkSafe | Supplied by: LinkSafe Pty Ltd

Hazardous working conditions and complex operations demand rigorous safety protocols within the mining industry.


Feedback sought about WES for diesel particulate matter

17 May, 2023

Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback about a proposed workplace exposure standard (WES) for diesel particulate matter, as exposure can lead to certain cancers.


CAC Gas & Instrumentation calibration and specialty gas solutions

01 March, 2023 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & Instrumentation

CAC Gas & Instrumentation provides specialty gas products for gas detection, process gas analysis, environmental monitoring and laboratory gas analysis.


CAC Gas & Instrumentation calibration and specialty gases for gas detection

01 March, 2023 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & Instrumentation

CAC Gas & Instrumentation enhances worker safety through the provision of personal, handheld, vehicle-mounted or fixed gas detection instruments.


Mining overseas: staying safe in complex work environments

09 November, 2022 by Rodger Cook, General Manager of Security for World Travel Protection

While working overseas can be an enriching experience, it is not without safety risks — and these need to be carefully considered.


Blackline Safety Corp G6 personal gas detector

28 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Blackline Safety

Blackline Safety has launched a connected wearable personal gas detector that offers a fast incident response time and an efficient way to manage safety.


CFMEU seeks prosecution over miner's death caused by strata failure

04 October, 2022

The Mining and Energy Union has requested a prosecution against labour hire company Mastermyne, after a coalminer was killed when the roof of Crinum Mine collapsed.


Mitigating the risks of working in confined spaces

14 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Blackwoods

From potentially toxic atmospheres to extreme temperatures, confined spaces present unseen challenges; failure to understand confined space operations can place employers and employees at significant risk.


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