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Measure Welding Fume in Your Workshop

August 26, 2024

With the recent change to the Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) for welding fume, many workshops are wanting to understand the effectiveness of their..

Back-Of-Hand Protection That Takes an Impact

August 23, 2024

On many job sites, there’s a strong emphasis on hand protection for your palms, but the back of the hands is equally important. About a quarter of..

Tightening Safety for Confined Spaces

August 22, 2024

Confined spaces like tanks, sewers, pipes and access shafts aren't designed for human inhabitation. The risks are high, and the hazards are many...

Layering For All Seasons

May 9, 2023

SHOP WORKHORSE WATERPROOF TROUSERS QUILTED VEST BOMBER JACKET Australia has a harsh, diverse climate with a vast range of..

Respirator Filters Don't Last Forever, So Why Take the Risk?

October 26, 2022

In the workplace, there are many airborne hazards which can enter via the respiratory system and pose a significant risk to worker’s safety and..

Safe Work Month 2022: Know Safety, Work Safely

October 21, 2022

October is National Safe Work Month and reminds us about the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace.

Silicosis Prevention: Implementing Measures Using the Hierarchy of Controls

May 9, 2022

Under the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations (22 May 2023), employers or duty of care holders must assess and evaluate RCS (Respirable..

The Tiny Protagonist Injuring Australians

March 21, 2022

What can be 100 times smaller than a grain of sand, yet it may be fatal for those who inhale it? While obvious answers would include the Covid-19..

Cleaning to Protect Workers from Dust Danger

March 21, 2022

If hazardous dust is part of your workplace, you need to apply measures set out by the Hierarchy of Controls which include Elimination, Substitution,..

Respirable Crystalline Silica: Exposure Standards and What it Means

March 2, 2022

In recent years there has been a concerning increase in the number of Australian workers diagnosed with Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) related..