Analytical Industries GPR-1100 portable oxygen analyser
02 November, 2017The Analytical Industries GPR-1100 portable oxygen analyser is designed for marine maintenance.
Occupational asthma rates could be vastly under-reported
20 October, 2017Occupation-related asthma accounts for at least 200 workers compensation claims every year, but it is thought that the illness is vastly under-reported.
Cancer risk heightened by exposure to silica dust
16 October, 2017Tradies need to be more aware of cancer risks stemming from silica dust exposure, according to Cancer Council Australia.
Big Ass Fans Powerfoil X3.0. industrial fan
01 October, 2017The Powerfoil X3.0. is Big Ass Fans' biggest, strongest and most durable industrial fan.
Well-fitted respirators encourage regular PPE use
25 September, 2017Every year, thousands of workers experience breathing or lung problems related to poorly fitted respiratory equipment.
WorkSafe initiative promotes cleaner air for concrete workers
01 September, 2017The risks posed by airborne hazards at work have been identified for precast concrete companies in New Zealand.
Beat the heat with Big Ass Fans
01 September, 2017Heat stress is Australia's most fatal natural disaster, killing more people than all other natural disasters combined.
Staying safe around welding fume
01 August, 2017 by David Chippendale, Marketing Manager, AWS and Terry Gorman, Senior Occupational Hygienist and Technical Specialist, 3M’s Personal Safety DivisionThere are a number of things that workers can do to reduces the health hazards caused by welding fume.
Respiratory protection that's fit for the job
26 June, 2017 by Terry Gorman, Senior Occupational Hygienist, 3M Australia Pty LimitedMany workplaces can have significant concentrations of airborne contaminants and need to control worker exposure to these materials. While controls like extract ventilation, wet methods or substitution can assist, there are many workplace situations where personal respiratory protective equipment is needed.
The new ISO respirator standard: don't hold your breath
23 June, 2017New advances in Australian standards, based on extensive research and work by the International Standards Organization (ISO), will bring big changes to both manufacturers and users of breathing protection equipment. But how long will we have to wait?
CleanSpace Powered P3 respirators
05 June, 2017The CleanSpace Powered P3 respirators available from Thermo Fisher Scientific have up to 8 h run time.
3M 6500 Series Rugged Comfort half facepiece reusable respirator
01 June, 20173M has expanded its family of respirators to include the 3M 6500 Series Rugged Comfort half facepiece reusable respirator.
How to ensure your respiratory mask fits correctly
31 May, 2017When wearing respiratory protective equipment (RPE), it is necessary to prevent exposure to contaminants by ensuring a tight seal is made around the face.
The S.E.A. Group respiratory protection training program
22 May, 2017Safety Equipment Australia's latest generation of training material has been developed in order to follow new trends in the workplace, modern mindsets and expectations when it comes to occupational safety, changes in teaching methods, and — in particular — emerging training technologies.
