What safety professionals need to know about Australia’s changing respiratory standards

Australia’s respiratory protection standards are undergoing their most significant overhaul in decades – and the clock is ticking. With AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 set to be superseded by 2030, safety professionals, occupational hygienists and anyone responsible for selecting or specifying respiratory protective equipment need to understand what’s coming, and what it means for their workplace right now. Read More

Is your conveyor system designed for safety?

Conveyor systems are the backbone of many Australian mining, quarrying, and bulk material-handling operations. When they’re running efficiently, they keep production moving. But when maintenance is overlooked, seemingly minor issues can quickly escalate into significant safety risks for workers and costly unplanned downtime. Read More

Why more Australian mines are trialing open circuit vs closed circuit breathing apparatus

Across Australian mining, emergency response teams operate in heat, humidity, distance, and uncertainty, often uphill and always under time pressure. In those moments, the breathing apparatus is not just personal protective equipment (PPE), it is the confidence to keep moving when conditions deteriorate. Read More

CleanSpace AGILE achieves major certification

CleanSpace’s advanced respiratory protection device, CleanSpace AGILE, has successfully achieved certification to AS/NZS 17420.2:2021, the Australian and New Zealand adoption of ISO 17420-2:2021, marking a significant milestone in the product’s commercial rollout and clearing the path for entry into these markets. Read More

Industree Group marks charity partnership anniversary 

Australian-owned PPE and safety supplier Industree Group is approaching two years of partnering with R U OK? and nearing one year of support for Koorie Academy Basketball — strengthening its ongoing commitment to community wellbeing, mental health awareness, cultural connection and stronger communities across Australia. Read More

MST Global renews strategic partnership with Austmine

MST Global has reaffirmed its commitment to driving excellence in mining technology by renewing its strategic partnership with Austmine, the leading industry body for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector. Read More