The ongoing dangers of silica dust
19 September, 2022 by Amy SteedMore 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.
Techware Maxisafe RFU837 CleanAIR UniMask PAPR System
01 August, 2022The Techware Maxisafe RFU837 CleanAIR UniMask PAPR System provides a high level of breathing protection with enhanced inner airflow regulation.
EnviroKlenz Air System Plus
11 May, 2022The EnviroKlenz Air System Plus is an air purification system that is effective in neutralising gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
CleanAIR AerGO and UniMask air purifying respirators
01 May, 2022The CleanAIR AerGO and UniMask are lightweight and designed to provide high levels of user comfort and breathing protection.
When to change welding helmet filters and consumables
22 April, 2022No two welders are the same — but, every welder needs a welding helmet. And every welding helmet needs to be properly maintained to perform at its peak.
Screening miners for lung diseases in the regions
24 February, 2022Heart of Australia has launched its fifth vehicle, HEART 5, in a fleet that provides lung checks for current and former miners in rural Queensland.
Welding safety — introducing the Speedglas Powered Air Training Academy
18 February, 2022Attention all welding employers in Australia and New Zealand! Are your welders trained in how to correctly use and maintain their welding helmet and powered air purifying respirator (PAPR)?
P2 trifold respirator: how to correctly fit
13 January, 2022Follow these fitting instructions on how to get an effective seal on a trifold respirator.
Blundstone #325 safety boot
13 January, 2022The Blundstone #325 safety boot features a stone nubuck upper and an antibacterial comfort lining, making it suitable for a range of industries.
Silica dust: the tiny protagonist injuring Australians
08 December, 2021Silica dust is estimated to cause over 230 cases of lung cancer each year in Australian workers.
Welder respiratory PPE: control measures and responsibilities
10 November, 2021PPE for respiratory protection from welding fume is commonly available in two main forms: welding helmets with integrated respiratory protection and half mask respirators.
Silica dust: better respiratory protection is needed
05 November, 2021 by Jon Imms, Global Technical & Product Director, CleanSpace TechnologySilica particles are much smaller than a grain of sand and are harmful to inhale into the lungs, making respiratory protection (powered respirators especially) vital.
CleanSpace Respirators
01 October, 2021CleanSpace 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.
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.