For too long, respiratory protection has been treated as a last resort. A band-aid fix pulled out when conditions get visibly bad. But that mindset is changing rapidly. Across Australia’s high-risk industries, from construction and manufacturing to mining and tunnelling, there’s growing recognition that airborne hazards like respirable crystalline silica (RCS) are a serious, long-term […]
Every worker deserves to go home with the same health they brought to the job. But in industries like construction, tunnelling, mining, and engineered stone, respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is putting thousands at risk of life-altering illnesses, often long before symptoms appear. We now know that traditional detection tools like the ILO Chest X-ray, while […]
Respiratory protection is essential in many Australian workplaces, especially those where workers are exposed to hazardous dust, fumes, and airborne contaminants. While tight-fitting respirators like N95 masks and half-face respirators are commonly used, they require a proper face seal to be effective. This can be a challenge for workers with facial hair or those who […]
From 1 September 2024, stricter regulations for crystalline silica substances will take effect. These new rules aim to better protect workers in high-risk industries from the harmful effects of silica dust exposure. Silica dust can be found in many industries, including construction, mining, tunnelling, demolition, manufacturing, quarrying, and stonemasonry. If you’re working in any of […]
It’s been a year since you’ve been here to book in your annual fit test and now the website booking form is completely different – what gives? On desktop it’s all pretty self explanatory but on mobile? Depending on your device, what version of iOS or android you’re using, or what model your phone is […]
You may have noticed a fresh new look here at SafetyCo. As of the middle of August 2024, it’s still very much a work in progress. We launched SafetyCo back in 2022 with a single minded proposition of “Breathe Better” which to this day, is still something that is at the core of what we […]
