Screening miners for lung diseases in the regions
24 February, 2022Heart of Australia has launched its fifth vehicle, HEART 5, in a fleet that provides lung checks for current and former miners in rural Queensland.
Welding safety — introducing the Speedglas Powered Air Training Academy
18 February, 2022Attention all welding employers in Australia and New Zealand! Are your welders trained in how to correctly use and maintain their welding helmet and powered air purifying respirator (PAPR)?
P2 trifold respirator: how to correctly fit
13 January, 2022Follow these fitting instructions on how to get an effective seal on a trifold respirator.
Blundstone #325 safety boot
13 January, 2022The Blundstone #325 safety boot features a stone nubuck upper and an antibacterial comfort lining, making it suitable for a range of industries.
Silica dust: the tiny protagonist injuring Australians
08 December, 2021Silica dust is estimated to cause over 230 cases of lung cancer each year in Australian workers.
Welder respiratory PPE: control measures and responsibilities
10 November, 2021PPE for respiratory protection from welding fume is commonly available in two main forms: welding helmets with integrated respiratory protection and half mask respirators.
Silica dust: better respiratory protection is needed
05 November, 2021 by Jon Imms, Global Technical & Product Director, CleanSpace TechnologySilica particles are much smaller than a grain of sand and are harmful to inhale into the lungs, making respiratory protection (powered respirators especially) vital.
CleanSpace Respirators
01 October, 2021CleanSpace Respirators are positive pressure PAPRs that offer a high level of protection for frontline workers, featuring patented AirSensit technology.
Qld sets deadline for cross-border truck driver vaccination
30 September, 2021The Queensland Government has introduced new regulations to ensure that all truck drivers and those using a freight pass have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Victorian construction shut down, union condemns violence
24 September, 2021On 20 September, the Victorian Government shut down construction in key areas, and the CFMMEU has condemned the attack on the CFMEU Victorian Branch Office.
SafeWork NSW carries out compliance blitz to combat COVID
27 August, 2021SafeWork NSW officers have visited construction sites across Sydney to ensure the implementation of safety measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
NSW construction reopens, on-site vaccinations for aged care
12 August, 2021Construction workers across eight Sydney LGAs can return to work if they meet new vaccination requirements, while the mandatory deadline approaches for aged care.
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.
