Aerosol monitor
07 August, 2009 byThe TSI AM 510 is a personal aerosol monitor, designed for use by industrial hygiene and safety professionals. The device displays and data logs aerosol concentration in real time and for extended sampling.
Learn CPR online
20 March, 2009Red Cross has launched a web-based version of the Perform CPR course already run by Red Cross.
Survey reveals PPE manufacturers need to give more support to OHS managers
12 March, 2009A PPE survey reveals that insufficient information is being provided by manufacturers to help safety professionals and workers make the right choices about the appropriate PPE needed for different jobs in the construction industry.
Emergency communications system
01 January, 2009The Alerts emergency response telephone system requires just one phone call to connect to an emergency team automatically, regardless of where they are. The system has been designed for the needs of industries in flood-prone areas such as mines, quarries, forestry, agricultural and construction.
Air tank refiller
01 December, 2008The Quick Fill Station is a quick recharge machine for refilling breathing apparatus units in remote or hazardous work environments.
Welding respirator
01 December, 2008The Miller Vortex is an industrial-strength welding respirator that features four modes of operation: welding, grinding, cutting and X-Mode, which provides shade, sensitivity and delay settings for specific welding jobs.
SCBA carrying system
11 October, 2008The Wormald ACS (advanced carrying system) has been developed to provide a safer and more ergonomic means to carry SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) in industrial and fire environments.
Gas mask
11 October, 2008The Scott M98 gas mask is designed specifically to protect personnel against chemical, biological and radiological hazards.
Respirator kit
18 August, 2008The 3M welder’s respirator kit provides a complete respiratory protection system for all types of welding (MIG/MAG, TIG and Stick) and can be worn under most welding shields.
Learn CPR to help save lives
24 July, 2008Canberrans have been called on to help save lives by learning CPR or undertaking a refresher course as part of a new ACT Ambulance Service CPR awareness campaign.
Union program to fight asbestos
18 June, 2008The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has organised what is claimed to be the largest asbestos survey and research program to ever be undertaken at a single work site in Australia.
The hidden workplace death toll
28 April, 2008Australia’s official workplace death toll — between 200 and 300 per year — could be just the tip of the iceberg, according to the Safety Institute of Australia.
Respirator fit kit
21 April, 2008The Bitrex fit test kit is a respirator fit testing system which uses the harmless bitter taste of Bitrex to determine if a respirator is properly fitted to a user or not.
Antimicrobial face mask
22 January, 2008The Virogard protective mask is manufactured from high-quality, non-woven 40 g/m2 material, contoured for an ergonomic and comfortable fit to the face. The masks have been designed to provide a high degree of protection for the wearer from airborne bacteria and viruses, with dual antimicrobial and water-repellent fabric layers.
Powered air respirators
21 September, 2007Australian Safety Equipment has introduced power air respirators to the Australian market, based on the success of the Scott Health and Safety Powerpak series.
