Long-lasting disinfectant targets COVID-19 on work surfaces
05 August, 2021A new type of disinfectant, listed by the TGA, is designed for workplaces and other spaces to safeguard against COVID-19 and Influenza A and B for up to 30 days.
COVID-19: Employers face litigation for risking employee safety
19 July, 2021Industry experts believe that employers face years of litigation for putting the health and safety of their staff at risk, by providing inadequate and cheap PPE.
Maxisafe UniMask Protective Face Shield
07 July, 2021The RFU837 UniMask protective face shield is lightweight, with a wide vision range and an anti-fog/anti-scratch coating.
Philips HeartStart FRx AED
07 June, 2021The Philips HeartStart FRx AED is lightweight and durable, and designed to withstand rough handling at extreme temperatures.
CleanSpace Respirators
01 May, 2021CleanSpace Respirators are designed to offer a high level of protection from airborne contaminants for frontline workers.
Stonemason silicosis: as high as 30% according to a recent report
26 April, 2021 by Bronwyn Crabb, Sales Director Asia Pacific, CleanSpace TechnologyA 2020 report, prepared by Monash University in collaboration with WorkSafe Victoria, has concerning statistics about the prevalence of silicosis among Victorian stonemasons.
AWS Working Around Welders campaign
06 April, 2021AWS has released 'Working Around Welders', a safety campaign that helps protect workers in close proximity to welding fumes.
$1.1bn to support Australian COVID-19 health response
26 March, 2021An additional $1.1 billion has been invested in Australia's COVID-19 response strategy, with funds to extend aged-care workforce surge support capability.
St John Ambulance G5 and G3 Elite defibrillators
25 March, 2021St John Ambulance has released two defibrillators featuring audio and visual technology to help first-time users carry out defibrillation correctly.
Mideco Bat Booth 2.0 health and safety system
02 February, 2021Featuring real-time monitoring of body temperature, Bat Booth2.0 is designed to assist with the safe continuation of essential mining work during COVID-19.
Queensland resources sector responds rapidly to January threat
28 January, 2021When Greater Brisbane went into lockdown in mid-January, the state's resources sector put a three-day hold on regional travel as a safeguard against the latest "COVID challenge".
NNT Uniforms 5 Pack Re-usable Face Masks
01 November, 2020Each mask is made of 3 layers of fabric and features adjustable elastic straps with toggle, to ensure the best fit.
In Queensland: lung checks, reduced mine dust limits take effect
07 September, 2020The Queensland Government's free, mandatory lung health checks and reduced mine dust limits have come into effect to protect the resources sector.
Coalminer diagnosed with coal workers' pneumoconiosis
24 August, 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has investigated how a worker with 41 years of coalmining experience could have contracted coal workers' pneumoconiosis.
Welding protection: ensuring a safe environment
21 August, 2020 by Paul McVicar, Managing Director, Kemppi Australia Pty LtdThe welding workplace poses many hazards; however, if safety measures and appropriate personal protective equipment are utilised then much of the risk can be mitigated.
