Benzene reduced WEL to take effect on 1 June 2027
02 November, 2026The workplace exposure limit for benzene will be reduced to 0.2 ppm (0.7 mg/m3) as an 8-hour time-weighted average, WHS ministers have agreed.
Why Exposure Limit Changes Demand a Rethink of Respiratory Protection
01 November, 2026 | Supplied by: 3M Australia Pty LtdThe forthcoming transition in Australia to Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) from December 2026 highlights a significant shift in occupational health practice.
Ready for the New WEL Environment: Protecting Workers Starts with the Right Respiratory Protection Partner
14 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Safety Equipment Australia Pty LtdAs awareness of occupational lung disease grows and regulatory expectations increase, respiratory protection can no longer be viewed as a simple purchasing decision.
RAINE plastic frame prescription safety glasses
09 October, 2026 | Supplied by: All Australian SafetyRAINE plastic frame prescription safety glasses are designed to be high-performance balanced frames built for comfort, clarity and all-day protection.
Sundström SR500 Powered Air Purifying Respirator
01 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Safety Equipment Australia Pty LtdThe Sundström SR500 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) is designed to combine high-performance airflow, exceptional comfort and a uniquely versatile modular design.
The fire-protection potential of mycelium leather
22 September, 2026Made from fungal networks cultivated using agricultural waste and water, could this wildfire jacket prototype help shape the next generation of protective clothing?
The day after certification: why the right glove can become the wrong glove
22 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Mechanix Wear Asia Pacific Pty LtdA glove may be certified once, but it is tested by the work every day. Here's why safety leaders need to manage retained protection from issue to retirement.
CARVE Safety Eyewear range
26 August, 2026 | Supplied by: CARVE Eyewear AustraliaDesigned for Australian worksites and everyday trade environments, the CARVE Safety Eyewear range is intended to combine compliant eye protection with the style and comfort to be worn on and off the jobsite.
Could Australia's use of this machine identify silicosis before damage occurs?
18 August, 2026Introduced in Australia in 2024, the machine uses a simple breathing test to capture microscopic particles naturally exhaled from the very deepest part of the lung.
Lead dust exposure during power station decommissioning results in $60K fine
11 August, 2026Respiratory protection to prevent inhalation of lead dust, such as full-face respirators, was not provided to workers undertaking a task that generated dust and debris.
M1 SCBA platform for mining
11 August, 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.
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).
