Sqwincher A 26.5 L double cooler
01 November, 2016The Sqwincher A 26.5 L double cooler is designed to make staying hydrated easier with separate sections for undiluted Sqwincher and ice/water.
Black Lung disease hits Australian open-cut mines
14 October, 2016A Queensland miner who has has never worked underground is now affected by Black Lung disease.
Preventing occupational asthma
12 October, 2016 by Samantha Sims, Occupational HygienistOccupational asthma occurs when a work-related action causes symptoms such as recurring soreness or watering of eyes, recurring blocked or runny nose, bouts of coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, breathlessness and persistent chest problems.
3M full (6800 series) and half-face (7500 series) respirators
01 October, 2016The low-maintenance 3M full (6800 series) and half-face (7500 series) respirators are simple to use and feature a soft silicone face seal for comfort and durability.
The importance of good air quality in the workplace
23 September, 2016Indoor pollution is causing a greater number of health-related implications, with many office environments affected by what is known as 'sick building syndrome'.
Scott Safety Duraflow powered air respirator
21 September, 2016The Scott Safety Duraflow powered air respirator has real-time air flow control technology.
DustTrak dust exposure monitoring
06 September, 2016Dust exposure is an occupational exposure concern for many industries.
CleanSpace Respirators
01 August, 2016The CleanSpace family of respirators offer all the protection of a powered respirator with the convenience and ease of use of a negative pressure mask.
Safety Equipment Australia smartphone app on respiratory protection equipment
07 July, 2016Safety Equipment Australia continues to expand its multimedia training programs on personal breathing protection. The resources are suitable for both training sessions and self-study, and come in a variety of forms, including handouts, posters, animated PowerPoint presentations, videos and YouTube clips.
3M Adflo HD Series Powered Air Purifying Respirators
07 July, 2016The 3M Adflo HD Series powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) is a heavy-duty model delivering added features and improved performance compared to its predecessor.
Protecting our lungs with respiratory protection
24 May, 2016 by Terry Gorman, Senior Occupational Hygienist, 3M Personal SafetyOur lungs have evolved over thousands of years to deal with naturally occurring levels of particles and we have developed certain protective mechanisms. But this protection can only go so far. Modern industrial processes can expose us to a myriad of substances that do not occur naturally and we have little or no effective defence against many of these.
Sundström SR900 modular half-face respirator
29 April, 2016The Sundström SR900 is a breathing protection system which offers wide-ranging connection possibilities. It can be configured for filters, PAPR, supplied air, as well as a remote filter holder mounted on a waist belt.
Automated robotic production sets new benchmark for respirator safety
30 March, 2016Manufacturer Scott Safety has injected significant investment into the latest robotic technology to eliminate 'human error' in producing its respirator filters, which provide protection against hazardous substances like asbestos.
Too hip to be safe?
02 October, 2015The latest hipster trend that is sweeping across the country is popularising facial hair of any kind. And while this may be positive news for beard barbers, it also presents a safety risk that must be remembered by hipsters who require respiratory equipment in the workplace.
Cloth masks - dangerous to your health?
29 April, 2015 by Dan WheelahanThe use of cloth masks by healthcare workers may actually put them at increased risk of respiratory illness and viral infections and their global use should be discouraged, according to a UNSW study.
