Respiratory protection

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  • You can’t manage what you can’t measure
    This year has brought with it many interesting challenges: the global financial crisis and, just recently, the outbreak of Swine Flu. In spite of all these things happening, we still have the ongoing challenge to ensure people enjoy that basic human right of being safe at work.
  • Ensuring respiratory PPE actually protects workers
    All humans differ in size and shape, so PPE can’t be designed under the assumption that we’re all physically identical. Some PPE, such as footwear, clothing and gloves, is available in a wide choice of sizes and styles to suit individuals. Safety professionals are aware of these choices and select styles and sizes according to individual wearers. However, when it comes to other categories, like respiratory protection, this biological fact often may be overlooked.
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  • Scott Health & Safety ELSA constant-flow escape breathing apparatus
    The Scott Health & Safety ELSA constant-flow escape breathing apparatus is designed for rapid escape from hazardous industrial environments, including marine, mining, industrial and oil and gas, and vehicles transporting a dangerous goods placard load.
  • Scott Advanced Carrying System self-contained breathing apparatus
    The Advanced Carrying System (ACS) self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) by Scott is claimed to be lighter than other carrying systems and offers comfort and flexibility with a selection of facemasks, cylinders and valve styles available.
  • Wormald ProMask full facemask range
    The ProMask full facemask range, manufactured from ProComp, provides protection against chemical or biological threats and is claimed to provide comfort, convenience and reliable performance.
  • Sperian Protection Respiratory Containment Guide
    The Respiratory Containment Guide, an interactive web and CD-based contaminant selection guide from Sperian Protection, provides a comprehensive source of information on respiratory protection.
  • Scott Health & Safety SCBACOMP6 and SCBACOMP9 ACSm Compliance Sets
    The SCBACOMP6 and SCBACOMP9 ACSm Compliance Sets are suitable for applications in industrial, marine, petrochemical, oil and gas, and council environments.
  • 3M K100 series flat-fold particulate respirators
    The 3M K100 series flat-fold particulate respirators are designed to be wearer friendly and can be used in industries where workers are exposed to dust particles and/or fumes and smoke.
  • Qualitative fit test apparatus
    The 3M Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus FT-10 and F-30 are designed for fit testing disposable and half-face respirators fitted with particulate or combination gas/vapour and particulate filters.
  • Compact NiMH battery and charging system
    The 3M compact NiMH battery is almost half the weight and size of the standard NiCad batteries used in 3M Airstream and Powerflow powered respirators, helping to make them more comfortable to wear.
  • Respirator fit tester
    The PortaCount Pro+ Respirator Fit Tester with built-in ‘N95 Companion’ technology from TSI offers fast, simple, easy-to-use and stand-alone operation for all respirators.
  • Air filter system for breathable air
    Sperian Protection, a market leader in personal protective equipment, has once again set the industry standard with the introduction of the new Clearflow 2 Filter System.
  • Aerosol monitor
    The TSI AM 510 is a personal aerosol monitor, designed for use by industrial hygiene and safety professionals. The device displays and data logs aerosol concentration in real time and for extended sampling.
  • Respirators and face masks
    The N95 respirators have PFE (particulate filter efficiency) of 0.1 µm, at over 95% efficiency.
  • Disposable respirators
    The latest additions to 3M’s extensive range of disposable respirators are the 8000 (P1) and 8205 (P2) respirators.
  • Learn CPR online
    Red Cross has launched a web-based version of the Perform CPR course already run by Red Cross.
  • Respirator kit
    The 3M welder’s respirator kit provides a complete respiratory protection system for all types of welding (MIG/MAG, TIG and Stick) and can be worn under most welding shields.
  • SCBA carrying system
    The Wormald ACS (advanced carrying system) has been developed to provide a safer and more ergonomic means to carry SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) in industrial and fire environments.
  • Gas mask
    The Scott M98 gas mask is designed specifically to protect personnel against chemical, biological and radiological hazards.
  • Emergency communications system
    The Alerts emergency response telephone system requires just one phone call to connect to an emergency team automatically, regardless of where they are. The system has been designed for the needs of industries in flood-prone areas such as mines, quarries, forestry, agricultural and construction.
  • Welding respirator
    The Miller Vortex is an industrial-strength welding respirator that features four modes of operation: welding, grinding, cutting and X-Mode, which provides shade, sensitivity and delay settings for specific welding jobs.
  • Air tank refiller
    The Quick Fill Station is a quick recharge machine for refilling breathing apparatus units in remote or hazardous work environments.
  • Respirator fit kit
    The Bitrex fit test kit is a respirator fit testing system which uses the harmless bitter taste of Bitrex to determine if a respirator is properly fitted to a user or not.
  • Antimicrobial face mask
    The Virogard protective mask is manufactured from high-quality, non-woven 40 g/m2 material, contoured for an ergonomic and comfortable fit to the face. The masks have been designed to provide a high degree of protection for the wearer from airborne bacteria and viruses, with dual antimicrobial and water-repellent fabric layers.
  • Cardiac support pump
    In cases of sudden cardiac arrest, where victims require chest compressions, the AutoPulse non-invasive cardiac support pump moves more blood, more consistently than is possible by a human.
  • Manual and automatic resuscitation system
    The Sabre Manual and Automatic Resuscitation System (MARS) is a portable manual and automatic resuscitator for professional medical services such as ambulances and emergency rescue teams.
  • Sabre Contour 100, 300 and 500 self-contained breathing apparatus
    A self-contained breathing apparatus provides breathable air to wearers, such as fire, mining and industrial safety professionals, while they're working in a hostile environment.
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus
    The Sigma 2 is a first-breath activated, positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. The heart of the Sigma 2 set is a reliable two-stage pneumatic system comprising a positive pressure demand valve, first stage pressure-reducing valve, cylinder connector assembly, shoulder-mounted combined pressure indicator and warning whistle.
  • Respirator fit kit
    The Bitrex fit test kit is a respirator fit testing system which uses the harmless bitter taste of Bitrex to determine if a respirator is properly fitted to a user or not.
  • Defibrillator
    The HeartStart FRx defibrillator is an easy-to-use, rugged and reliable defibrillator.
  • Emergency escape fire mask
    The PAL-30 Protect-A-Life Emergency Escape Fire Mask provides 30 minutes escape time in the event of a fire or smoke emergency.
  • Twin filter, half mask respirator
    Scott Health & Safety announces the launch of the new Profile² advanced, twin filter, half mask respirator. Developed from Scott's proven half mask technology, the Profile² provides high levels of comfort and exceptionally low breathing resistance. Design focussed on simple maintenance and low through-life costs.
  • ELSA Muster emergency life support apparatus
    The Sabre ELSA Muster is an open circuit, positive pressure escape breathing apparatus that provides air on demand.
  • Breathing air systems
    Breathing air systems are essential equipment for filling compressed air cylinders used by emergency and industrial safety professionals. The latest innovation in air purification is a range of breathing air systems specially engineered for fire, mining, oil/gas, and industrial safety professionals.
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus
    Cen-Paq self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is suitable for the full gamut of inspection, intervention and rescue applications for civil, military and industrial safety professionals, particularly where full-size SCBA may be too big and bulky. This is important when a rapid response is required of the wearer in an often hostile environment.
  • Airline breathing apparatus
    Sabre airline products are suitable for industrial, mining, military and confined space entry applications as diverse as entering sewers, tanks cleaning, spray painting, aircraft fuel cell entry with the user being supplied with medium-pressure clean breathable air.
  • Emergency life support apparatus
    The Sabre ELSA provides breathable air and is designed to aid escape from hazardous atmospheres such as fires or asphyxiating fumes which could arise in industrial and chemical plants, mines or oil and gas installations.
  • Confined space ventilation
    The Allegro Compaxial 9533-15AU is designed for confined space ventilation, in both fixed and mobile applications.
  • Half face respirator
    The Sundström SR100 silicone half-face respirator is designed for heavy-duty work during extended periods in industrial applications.
  • Powered air respirators
    Australian Safety Equipment has introduced power air respirators to the Australian market, based on the success of the Scott Health and Safety Powerpak series.
  • Pro-Cab Emergency Air System
    The Pro-Cab Emergency Air System is specifically designed for rural and regional fire brigades, to provide personal respiratory and flame protection for multiple users in hazardous conditions such as a vehicle burn-over.
  • Breathing air cylinder charge station
    RevolveAir is a unit which allows for simultaneous charging of breathing air cylinders (BAC) within the protective chamber while two further BACs are being exchanged outside the chamber.
  • Anti-viral/bacterial protective face mask
    The Virogard personal protective mask is an Australian innovation in PPE. As well as killing viruses and bacteria, it can be machine washed or autoclaved and re-used up to 20 times.
  • Tunnel ducting
    MobyDuct is flame-retardant and has a wide temperature resistance ranging from 0°C right up to 50°C. It combines relocatability with strict adherence to underground application safety guidelines. The antistatic, flame-retardant ventilation ducting is a reinforced PVC ducting with internal spring steel and helix and PVC wear strip. It is durable and has the exact properties required by heavy industries such as mining and tunnelling.
  • Radio communications interface
    The Sabre Com is a radio communications system integrated with a face mask. This radio communications interface is a complete, ready-to-use product, allowing you to communicate via radio without having to remove the face mask - perfect for use with self-contained breathing apparatus used by firefighters and other emergency services and industrial safety personnel.
News (3)
  • Learn CPR to help save lives
    Canberrans have been called on to help save lives by learning CPR or undertaking a refresher course as part of a new ACT Ambulance Service CPR awareness campaign.
  • The hidden workplace death toll
    Australia’s official workplace death toll — between 200 and 300 per year — could be just the tip of the iceberg, according to the Safety Institute of Australia.
  • Changes to NSW first aid certification
    WorkCover NSW has recently changed what it has considered as approved first aid training, now recognising specific national units of competency. For every workplace of over 25 people, there must be at least one first aid trained employee.
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