Silica dust: better respiratory protection is needed
05 November, 2021 by Jon Imms, Global Technical & Product Director, CleanSpace Technology | Supplied by: CleanSpace Technology Pty LtdSilica particles are much smaller than a grain of sand and are harmful to inhale into the lungs, making respiratory protection (powered respirators especially) vital.
Coverall selection: handling harmful substances
01 November, 2021 by Drew Dauncey, Technical Safety Specialist, Blackwoods | Supplied by: BlackwoodsIt can be difficult to determine which type of coverall is right for harmful chemicals and substances protection. However, there are protective standards in place.
Sun glare: protecting yourself on the road
18 October, 2021 | Supplied by: BlackwoodsSun glare can strike a driver unexpectedly at any time. If you prepare yourself and your vehicle, you'll have the best chance of staying safe.
US study highlights importance of hearing protection in workplace safety
14 October, 2021 | Supplied by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthA study conducted in the United States has found that over half of noise-exposed workers do not use hearing protection when exposed to workplace noise.
CleanSpace Respirators
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: CleanSpace Technology Pty LtdCleanSpace 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.
PPE provider partners to protect those who protect our oceans
28 September, 2021 | Supplied by: UVEX SAFETY AUSTRALIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIPuvex safety has partnered with Seabin, offering its range of personal protective equipment to help monitor the health of our waterways.
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.
Commute plan uses tech to keep Queensland miners COVIDSafe
16 September, 2021 | Supplied by: SafetyIQRemote worker management company JESI, in partnership with Microsoft Australia and METS Ignited, has launched the 'Resources COVID Safe Commute Plan'.
SoterTask risk assessment software
09 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Soter AnalyticsSoterTask is an AI-driven visual processing product that serves as an impartial observer when performing task risk assessments.
Newcrest Mining fined $105K after worker attacked by dingoes
07 September, 2021A West Australian mining company has been fined after an employee was attacked by dingoes while working at its Pilbara mine site.
Fever screening kiosks to enhance workplace safety
03 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Elenium AutomationDesigned in Melbourne, the screening kiosks will offer automated, touchless and accurate health screening for entry into facilities, along with temperature checking.
Ninja Celsius Ice cold-resistant glove
01 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Bunzl SafetyThe Ninja Celsius Ice cold-resistant glove provides thermal protection and liquid resistance for a range of cold applications.
Partnership sees wearable AI tech used to boost worker safety
30 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Soter AnalyticsA new collaboration has seen wearable AI technology used to personalise the safety of individual workers for proactive injury management.
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.