Personal protection equipment

How voice recognition software assistive technology improves safety

11 November, 2022 by Frank Baldrighi, Business Development Manager – Australia and New Zealand, GETAC | Supplied by: Getac Technology Corp

As people become more familiar with voice recognition technology in their personal lives, businesses are seeing the potential for advantages in the workplace.


CleanAIR Verus and Omnira Ready 2 Weld sets with Basic PAPR

01 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Techware Pty Ltd

Maxisafe's CleanAIR Verus and Omnira Ready 2 Weld sets with Basic PAPR (powered air purifying respirator) provide everything in one complete package.


Sureguard BroadBrim and ClearView helmets

01 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Sureguard Safety Australia

Sureguard's TUFFGARD BROADBRIM hard hats and CLEARVIEW BROADBRIM hard hats are designed, developed and manufactured in Australia.


Puma Safety Conquest and Tornado scuff cap boots

19 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Trading Downunder

Trading Downunder has expanded its range of women’s safety footwear styles to meet the growing demand for stylish, comfortable work shoes and boots for women.


Powering up respiratory protection with modern PAPR technology

19 October, 2022 | Supplied by: CleanSpace Technology Pty Ltd

The dangers of inhaling silica dust in the construction and building sectors are very real — and the associated serious diseases are preventable.


KAMU safety footwear

19 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Kamu

KAMU safety footwear harnesses the performance capabilities of BASF Infinergy, often used in high-performance running shoes.


Top tips: selecting safety headgear for construction sites

14 October, 2022 by Priyal Saswade, Business Leader for Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment, Asia Pacific | Supplied by: Honeywell Ltd

Ensuring proper head protection is a critical component of helping to keep workers safe on the job — read on for some top tips for selecting the correct PPE.


Maxisafe Ratchet Helmet (HVR580) and Sliplock Helmet (HVS590)

13 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Techware Pty Ltd

The Maxisafe Vented Hard Hat is designed and manufactured in Australia and is fully tested and certified to Australian Safety Standards by SAI Global, licence number SMK41211.


Fatigue in the field: improving fatigue management in construction

12 October, 2022 by Nick Crawford, Practice Manager – ANZ/SEA, UKG | Supplied by: UKG

Construction firms have a duty of care to their employees to manage fatigue effectively to minimise the risk of harm.


Trolex Air XS air monitor

11 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Trolex

The Trolex Air XS air monitor is designed to detect and monitor silica dust in real time, to protect workers from silicosis.


Sureguard Cap Grip helmet holder

11 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Sureguard Safety Australia

The Cap Grip hard hat holder is manufactured in Australia by Sureguard Safety and is designed to safely store most standard types of hard hats.


Keeping safety at the core of the construction industry

07 October, 2022 by Phillip Smith, Group Executive - Environment, Health, Safety and Quality, SHAPE Australia | Supplied by: SHAPE

Leveraging technology is one key way to empower any site manager, trade worker or contractor to take safety into their own hands.


Taking action on occupational noise-induced hearing loss

05 October, 2022

More than 1.1 million workers in Australia continue to be exposed to harmful levels of noise in their workplace.


ATG Intelligent Glove Solutions MaxiDex hybrid glove

28 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Mayo Hardware Australia

The MaxiDex hybrid safety gloves combine mechanical handling gloves and disposable gloves for enhanced comfort.


The ongoing dangers of silica dust

19 September, 2022 by Amy Steed

More than half a million Australian workers are currently exposed to harmful silica dust, with as many as 10,000 now predicted to develop lung cancer.


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