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Respiratory protection

07 May, 2018

Human lungs have evolved over thousands of years to deal with naturally occurring levels of particles — such as dusts, pollens, small pieces of vegetation and seeds.


Sundström SR700 Particle Powered Air-Purifying Particle Respirator

27 April, 2018

Sundström's SR700 lightweight Particle Powered Air-Purifying Particle Respirator is suitable for dusty demolition work.


Mitigating the health risks of air pollution

24 January, 2018

Current data gaps are making it difficult for governments to accurately model and mitigate the health dangers of air pollution, according to new research.


Creating cleaner air for workers

30 November, 2017

A clean air project is designed to improve the safety of workers exposed to methane contaminated air.


Emergency breathing devices deemed unsafe

24 November, 2017

Workplaces have been advised to immediately remove unsafe emergency escape breathing devices from vehicles and buildings.


HEMCO enclosures 

14 November, 2017

HEMCO enclosures are designed to isolate distillation apparatus, HPLC equipment, sample weighing, high-throughput screening, powders handling and other lab automated processes by providing exhaust air systems or HEPA filtered clean workstations.


HEMCO chemical-resistant canopy hoods

06 November, 2017

HEMCO chemical-resistant canopy hoods are designed to collect and exhaust corrosive vapours, heat, steam and odours.


Analytical Industries GPR-1100 portable oxygen analyser

02 November, 2017

The Analytical Industries GPR-1100 portable oxygen analyser is designed for marine maintenance.


Occupational asthma rates could be vastly under-reported

20 October, 2017

Occupation-related asthma accounts for at least 200 workers compensation claims every year, but it is thought that the illness is vastly under-reported.


Cancer risk heightened by exposure to silica dust

16 October, 2017

Tradies need to be more aware of cancer risks stemming from silica dust exposure, according to Cancer Council Australia.


Big Ass Fans Powerfoil X3.0. industrial fan

01 October, 2017

The Powerfoil X3.0. is Big Ass Fans' biggest, strongest and most durable industrial fan.


Scott Safety AVIVA half-mask respirator

01 October, 2017

AVIVA is a half-mask from Scott Safety.


Well-fitted respirators encourage regular PPE use

25 September, 2017

Every year, thousands of workers experience breathing or lung problems related to poorly fitted respiratory equipment.


WorkSafe initiative promotes cleaner air for concrete workers

01 September, 2017

The risks posed by airborne hazards at work have been identified for precast concrete companies in New Zealand.


Beat the heat with Big Ass Fans

01 September, 2017

Heat stress is Australia's most fatal natural disaster, killing more people than all other natural disasters combined.


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