Queensland lung health checks expand silicosis protections
07 July, 2020Thousands of Queensland mineral mine and quarry workers will receive free mandatory respiratory health checks from 1 September in an effort to protect them from mine dust lung diseases.
Health and safety organisations call for respirator register
02 July, 2020Health and safety organisations and the ACTU are calling for the establishment of a national register for approved respirators, to protect Australians' health.
Ensuring a safe welding environment
01 July, 2020As with the other occupational hazards of welding, employers and employees can minimise the risk of inhaling welding fumes and airborne contaminants by using approved PPE.
Artificial stone silicosis: an escalating international problem
25 June, 2020Spanish researchers have raised concerns about increased incidences of silicosis and massive pulmonary fibrosis among those who have worked with artificial stone.
Masks against COVID-19: research supports universal adoption
10 June, 2020Social distancing and face masks reduce the spread of COVID-19 in healthcare settings and the general community, according to a review commissioned by the WHO.
NSW Government secures $1 billion worth of PPE
07 May, 2020The NSW Government has bought almost $1 billion worth of personal protective equipment, to help health workers battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Qld manufacturer helps combat COVID-19 with N95 masks
08 April, 2020The Queensland Government has provided $1.2 million in financial assistance to Evolve Group, to produce disposable N95 masks in bulk for health workers.
Assistance for Qld's COVID-19 impacted manufacturers
23 March, 2020Queensland is 'ramping up' its assistance to the state's COVID-19 impacted manufacturing sector, the government announced over the weekend.
RGF & Airius PureAir PhotoHydroIonisation cells
20 March, 2020The PureAir PhotoHydroIonisation cells can be retrofitted to air conditioners, to combat 97% of airborne viruses, mould and bacteria.
Powered air respirator campaign promotes welder protection
05 March, 2020Reclassification of welding fume as "Carcinogenic to Humans" has caused an industry rethink and inspired a powered air respirator upgrade campaign.
Radic8 Viruskiller air purifier
04 March, 2020The Radic8 Viruskiller air purifiers are designed for home and commercial use, neutralising airborne contaminants and viruses to provide clean air for customers.
Breathe comfortably
01 March, 2020Within a contaminated environment, comfortably breathing clean, safe air is important for workers' health and workplace morale. With this in mind, 3M has designed a range of disposable respirators using science to increase comfort, breathability and protection.
Black lung does not discriminate on age
19 February, 2020A new video uses the testimonies of coalminers in their 30s and 40s to shatter myths around black lung and urge early health screening for signs of the disease.
State of silica in South Australia
10 December, 2019Earlier this year SafeWork SA undertook a proactive audit program of silica risk among engineered stone workers. We take a look at the newly released report.
CleanSpace Respirators are a breath of fresh air for protection against silica dust
02 December, 2019CleanSpace Respirators are a new PAPR that solve all the problems that can lead to low respirator compliance in the workplace.
