Mitigating the health risks of air pollution
24 January, 2018Current data gaps are making it difficult for governments to accurately model and mitigate the health dangers of air pollution, according to new research.
Creating cleaner air for workers
30 November, 2017A clean air project is designed to improve the safety of workers exposed to methane contaminated air.
Emergency breathing devices deemed unsafe
24 November, 2017Workplaces have been advised to immediately remove unsafe emergency escape breathing devices from vehicles and buildings.
HEMCO enclosures
14 November, 2017HEMCO enclosures are designed to isolate distillation apparatus, HPLC equipment, sample weighing, high-throughput screening, powders handling and other lab automated processes by providing exhaust air systems or HEPA filtered clean workstations.
HEMCO chemical-resistant canopy hoods
06 November, 2017HEMCO chemical-resistant canopy hoods are designed to collect and exhaust corrosive vapours, heat, steam and odours.
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.
