Respirators are inevitable when you're working in a metal fabrication workshop. They protect us from breathing in the bad stuff, like welding fumes that can cause cancer and other effects. But wh... Read more

With disposable masks in hot demand, suppliers are having to import masks fast. This means a lot of the masks available are marked as having KN95 (China) or N95 (US) standard. Let’s have a look at h... Read more

With respiratory safety and social distancing a big concern for many businesses, there is huge demand for disposable masks.  However a safer and more economical alternative to disposable masks are h... Read more

So you've read all the info about the importance of respiratory protection, and decided you need a good respirator. Now you need to decide - half-face or full-face? Which one's best for the ... Read more

Full-face respirators are ideal for work where you're dealing with paint, chemicals, and other things that can make their way up and under safety glasses/goggles and irritate your eyes. Having a ... Read more

Whether you're using a disposable, half-face, full-face or powered air respirator, at some point you'll need to change the filter....but when, and how often should it be changed? Here's... Read more

How long will your respirator filter last? It can last up to 5 years if unopened in it's original packaging, or up to 6 months once opened. But what about once you start using it? How do you know... Read more

If it doesn't fit, don't wear it! Fit checking is one of the most important steps in choosing the right respirator. As well as being certified to the relevant health and safety standards, a ... Read more

Fit testing - heard about it, but not sure what it is? Do you need it? What does WorkSafe say? Here's 10 of the most frequently asked questions about fit testing for respirators.  What is a fit... Read more

Most of us have heard about the dangers of welding, and the effect welding fumes can have on your lungs. But what about the effects of metal dusts and particles from grinding? Is a dust mask or respir... Read more

As with most things, a respirator will last longer with proper care/maintenance - ie. cleaning and storing it well. But what does this mean? How do you clean a respirator? How often should you clean i... Read more

As you know, wearing a respirator is all about protecting your airways from dusts, particles, vapours and gases lurking around the workshop. But to do that, the respirator needs to be fitted with the ... Read more