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Company, director fined $545,000 after gas leak injury

27 June, 2025

A telecommunications infrastructure company and one of its directors have been fined $545,000 over the asphyxiation of a worker attempting to repair a gas leak.


Snowy 2.0 underground workers strike over safety concerns

31 January, 2025

Workers on one of Australia's biggest renewable energy projects have downed tools due to safety issues onsite.


Blackline EXO 8 portable area monitor

19 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Blackline Safety

The Blackline EXO 8 portable area monitor boosts gas detection and early hazard identification for organisations and first responders.


The benefits of complying with new welding fume safety standards

06 May, 2024 by Brandon Colledge — PPE Product Specialist — Techware | Supplied by: Techware Pty Ltd

As Australian welding safety regulations become more stringent, workplaces should look to deploy Australian Standards Certified PAPR units that are engineered to meet the demands of modern safety standards.


New workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants

29 April, 2024

The workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL list) will be adopted throughout Australia from 1 December 2026.


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.


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.


Emerson Rosemount 925FGD Gas Detector

12 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Emerson

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


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.


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