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.
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.
NSW construction reopens, on-site vaccinations for aged care
12 August, 2021Construction workers across eight Sydney LGAs can return to work if they meet new vaccination requirements, while the mandatory deadline approaches for aged care.
Long-lasting disinfectant targets COVID-19 on work surfaces
05 August, 2021A new type of disinfectant, listed by the TGA, is designed for workplaces and other spaces to safeguard against COVID-19 and Influenza A and B for up to 30 days.
COVID-19: Employers face litigation for risking employee safety
19 July, 2021Industry experts believe that employers face years of litigation for putting the health and safety of their staff at risk, by providing inadequate and cheap PPE.
Maxisafe UniMask Protective Face Shield
07 July, 2021The RFU837 UniMask protective face shield is lightweight, with a wide vision range and an anti-fog/anti-scratch coating.
Philips HeartStart FRx AED
07 June, 2021The Philips HeartStart FRx AED is lightweight and durable, and designed to withstand rough handling at extreme temperatures.
CleanSpace Respirators
01 May, 2021CleanSpace Respirators are designed to offer a high level of protection from airborne contaminants for frontline workers.
Stonemason silicosis: as high as 30% according to a recent report
26 April, 2021 by Bronwyn Crabb, Sales Director Asia Pacific, CleanSpace TechnologyA 2020 report, prepared by Monash University in collaboration with WorkSafe Victoria, has concerning statistics about the prevalence of silicosis among Victorian stonemasons.
AWS Working Around Welders campaign
06 April, 2021AWS has released 'Working Around Welders', a safety campaign that helps protect workers in close proximity to welding fumes.
