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, 2026The 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, 2026As awareness of occupational lung disease grows and regulatory expectations increase, respiratory protection can no longer be viewed as a simple purchasing decision.
Sundström SR500 Powered Air Purifying Respirator
01 October, 2026The Sundström SR500 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) is designed to combine high-performance airflow, exceptional comfort and a uniquely versatile modular design.
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, 2026The 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.
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.
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.
NEW WHITE PAPER: Welding Fume Regulation Changes
01 July, 2026Our 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, 2026Until 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, 2026PPE 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, 2026The 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, 2026Respiratory 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, 2025To address health and safety questions raised by Australian firefighters, researchers have explored the science behind bushfire smoke exposure.
