Has this Norwegian scientist found the safety–comfort balance in protective footwear?
04 August, 2026With 20,000 measurements analysed, the industrial designer and senior research scientist says the concept turns the way protective shoes are produced upside down.
Safe Work Australia publishes three airborne contaminants guides
04 August, 2026The guides are to help workplaces manage exposure and prepare for the 1 December 2026 transition to the workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL) list.
Multitone EkoTek wireless staff safety and location system
01 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Multitone Communications Australasia Pty LtdWhen an emergency occurs, EkoTek is designed to enable users to quickly raise an alarm while providing precise location information down to room level, helping responders identify where assistance is required.
$90K fine after grout gun left apprentice with 5% vision
27 July, 2026The young adult apprentice was not provided with adequate personal protective equipment and subsequently had the eye removed (voluntarily).
The glove paradox: why procurement should buy hand-protection outcomes, not SKUs
23 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Mechanix Wear Asia Pacific Pty LtdFor procurement leaders, hand protection should be treated as a risk-engineering decision, not a consumable purchase.
Australian CDC provides doctors with updated silica dust guidance
21 July, 2026Outlining best practices for health assessments and monitoring, it spans available evidence, clinical evaluation strategies and collaborative decision making with patients.
CenTrak Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Multi-Mode staff badge
16 July, 2026 | Supplied by: CenTrakThe CenTrak Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Multi-Mode staff badge is an RTLS duress solution designed for reliability in high-pressure environments.
M1 SCBA platform for mining
07 July, 2026 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty LtdThe M1 SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) platform for mining is engineered to reduce fatigue, speed cleaning and improve fleet uptime, across underground, shutdowns, emergency response and confined space entry.
SmallTalk respirator in-mask communication device
01 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Safety Equipment Australia Pty LtdThe SmallTalk in-mask communication device is designed to deliver clear, amplified speech without compromising protection.
NEW WHITE PAPER: Welding Fume Regulation Changes
01 July, 2026 | Supplied by: AWS Pty LtdOur latest white paper, Welding Fume Exposure in Australia – 2026 Regulatory Changes & the New Requirements for Effective Controls, breaks down what's changing, why it matters, and what you need to do to stay compliant while protecting your team.
High-risk underground safety prototype in 48 hours
30 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityIn a 48-hour hackathon, Australian university students created a wearable tracking and navigation system for high-risk underground settings such as caves and mines.
Safety of welding processes — have your say
02 June, 2026Until 12 July, Safe Work Australia is inviting consultation on potential options to strengthen how welding processes are regulated.
SmallTalk®: Clear Communication Without Compromising Respiratory Protection
01 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Safety Equipment Australia Pty LtdEffective communication should be treated as part of the PPE system — not as an optional extra. That is where the SmallTalk® communication device provides a practical and proven solution.
Lone worker solution drives on agentic workflows
26 May, 2026 | Supplied by: ZetifiAn Australian wireless technology company has launched a Microsoft-native connected fleet technology solution for lone worker safety.
Why women's PPE is critical to workplace safety and readiness
18 May, 2026 | Supplied by: AvettaPPE is not one size fits all. Yet too many women are still issued equipment designed on a male default, resulting in poor fit, reduced protection and avoidable risk.
