Personal protection equipment > Respiratory protection

Ready for the New WEL Environment: Protecting Workers Starts with the Right Respiratory Protection Partner

14 October, 2026

As awareness of occupational lung disease grows and regulatory expectations increase, respiratory protection can no longer be viewed as a simple purchasing decision.


Sundström SR500 Powered Air Purifying Respirator

01 October, 2026

The Sundström SR500 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) is designed to combine high-performance airflow, exceptional comfort and a uniquely versatile modular design.


Could Australia's use of this machine identify silicosis before damage occurs?

18 August, 2026

Introduced in Australia in 2024, the machine uses a simple breathing test to capture microscopic particles naturally exhaled from the very deepest part of the lung.


Lead dust exposure during power station decommissioning results in $60K fine

11 August, 2026

Respiratory protection to prevent inhalation of lead dust, such as full-face respirators, was not provided to workers undertaking a task that generated dust and debris.


M1 SCBA platform for mining

11 August, 2026

The M1 SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) platform for mining is engineered to reduce fatigue, speed cleaning and improve fleet uptime, across underground, shutdowns, emergency response and confined space entry.


Safe Work Australia publishes three airborne contaminants guides

04 August, 2026

The guides are to help workplaces manage exposure and prepare for the 1 December 2026 transition to the workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL) list.


Australian CDC provides doctors with updated silica dust guidance

21 July, 2026

Outlining best practices for health assessments and monitoring, it spans available evidence, clinical evaluation strategies and collaborative decision making with patients.


NEW WHITE PAPER: Welding Fume Regulation Changes

01 July, 2026

Our latest white paper, Welding Fume Exposure in Australia – 2026 Regulatory Changes & the New Requirements for Effective Controls, breaks down what's changing, why it matters, and what you need to do to stay compliant while protecting your team.


Safety of welding processes — have your say

02 June, 2026

Until 12 July, Safe Work Australia is inviting consultation on potential options to strengthen how welding processes are regulated.


Why women's PPE is critical to workplace safety and readiness

18 May, 2026

PPE is not one size fits all. Yet too many women are still issued equipment designed on a male default, resulting in poor fit, reduced protection and avoidable risk.


Upgraded Sundström SR100 Half‑Face Respirator

01 April, 2026

The upgraded Sundström SR100 half‑face respirator has been developed to deliver consistent respiratory protection while supporting user comfort across varied industrial environments.


Raising the Standard: Why Advanced Respiratory Protection Matters More Than Ever

01 March, 2026

Respiratory health is rapidly becoming one of the most critical challenges facing Australian workplaces.


Smoke complexity, skin absorption and protective equipment in firefighter safety

17 November, 2025

To address health and safety questions raised by Australian firefighters, researchers have explored the science behind bushfire smoke exposure.


Sundström SR575 Industrial Safety Helmet

03 November, 2025

The Sundström SR575 Industrial Safety Helmet is engineered for optimal balance, lightweight comfort and comprehensive protection for the head, eyes and respiratory system.


Will silicosis compensation costs rise despite Victoria's engineered stone ban?

31 October, 2025

Monash University researchers have explored whether silicosis compensation costs are set to continue rising despite Victoria's engineered stone ban.


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