Tag: personal protective equipment
New laws provide expanded protection for workers exposed to silica dust – AWU
Starting 1 September, new legislation in Australia will enhance safety measures for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust across various industries, as reported by the Australian Workers’ Union.
Weld Australia rolls out free online safety courses
Weld Australia has launched two free online welder safety training courses designed to serve welders, welding engineers and supervisors, to enhance safety practices across the welding industry.
Industree Group rolls out Epicycle for sustainable PPE recycling
Industree Group, an Australian producer of premium Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), has introduced Epicycle, a recycling initiative to address the environmental challenges posed by PPE waste.
South Korean manufacturer set to showcase local safety products at the Workplace Health and...
KameLo, a manufacturer of safety wear items headquartered in South Korea, is expanding its reach to safeguard Australian workers by exhibiting at the upcoming Workplace Health and Safety Show, taking place in Sydney from 20 to 21 September.
Research collaboration to deliver longer-life antiviral face masks and other PPE
Media Release IMCRC
Research into advanced textiles will soon deliver longer-life antiviral face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) that safeguard against infectious pathogens...
PPE can be recycled to make stronger concrete
Media Release by RMIT University
Engineers at RMIT University have developed a method to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger, providing...
Ansell joins new Alliance aimed at protecting workers vulnerable to forced labor
Australian personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer Ansell has been announced as one of seven founding members of the newly-formed Responsible Glove Alliance (RGA).
According to...
Indigenous PPE supplier recognized at the Buy Queensland Awards
The Queensland Government has recognized an indigenous Queensland business that provides personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Buy Queensland Awards.
The Buy Queensland Awards are...
Monash researchers devise scalable paper gowns for frontline workers amid PPE shortages
Researchers at Monash University's BioPRA, Department of Chemical Engineering and School of Biological have manufactured a paper-based medical gown – a breakthrough discovery that...
Three Qld manufacturers secure funding boost to strengthen local PPE capability
The Queensland Government has announced funding boost for three local manufacturers through its $50 million Essential Goods and Supply Chain Program to shore up...
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The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
