Personal protection equipment > Respiratory protection

M1 SCBA platform for mining

07 July, 2026

The 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.


NEW WHITE PAPER: Welding Fume Regulation Changes

01 July, 2026

Our 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.


Safety of welding processes — have your say

02 June, 2026

Until 12 July, Safe Work Australia is inviting consultation on potential options to strengthen how welding processes are regulated.


Why women's PPE is critical to workplace safety and readiness

18 May, 2026

PPE 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.


Upgraded Sundström SR100 Half‑Face Respirator

01 April, 2026

The upgraded Sundström SR100 half‑face respirator has been developed to deliver consistent respiratory protection while supporting user comfort across varied industrial environments.


Raising the Standard: Why Advanced Respiratory Protection Matters More Than Ever

01 March, 2026

Respiratory health is rapidly becoming one of the most critical challenges facing Australian workplaces.


Smoke complexity, skin absorption and protective equipment in firefighter safety

17 November, 2025

To address health and safety questions raised by Australian firefighters, researchers have explored the science behind bushfire smoke exposure.


Sundström SR575 Industrial Safety Helmet

03 November, 2025

The Sundström SR575 Industrial Safety Helmet is engineered for optimal balance, lightweight comfort and comprehensive protection for the head, eyes and respiratory system.


Will silicosis compensation costs rise despite Victoria's engineered stone ban?

31 October, 2025

Monash University researchers have explored whether silicosis compensation costs are set to continue rising despite Victoria's engineered stone ban.


New model Code of Practice published for managing silica dust risks

05 September, 2025

A new model Code of Practice for managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace has been published by Safe Work Australia.


Sundström gas filters range

01 August, 2025

Sundström offers a range of gas filters that can be interchangeably used with the Sundström SR100 half-mask and SR200 full-face respirator by simply fitting into the filter attachment. The SR510 particle filter can be snapped onto the front of the gas filter.


2024 Review of the Dust Diseases Scheme — final report

27 June, 2025

In New South Wales, the final report of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice's 2024 Review of the Dust Diseases Scheme has been released.


Could this trial bring us closer to a viable silicosis treatment?

13 June, 2025

Researchers from The Alfred are embarking on a trial of a medication that, they believe, could bring patients closer to a viable treatment for silicosis.


Sundström SR200 Full-face respirator

01 May, 2025

The Sundström SR200 full-face respirator offers superior facial seal, added eye and face protection, breathing comfort and a higher protection factor level than half-masks.


Early silicosis detection — via a 5 min breath test?

07 April, 2025

A new diagnostic tool that analyses a person's breath for signs of silicosis has the potential to catch the disease before irreversible lung damage appears.


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