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Psychosocial Risk in High-Stress Care Environments

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High-stress environments such as ICU wards, aged care facilities, and emergency departments demand more than just clinical capability. They require robust personal protective equipment (PPE) systems that safeguard both physical and psychosocial well-being. In these settings, PPE is not merely a physical barrier against harm; it also plays a critical role in protecting workers from psychosocial risk.

Is Your PPE Adequate? Protecting Workers from Airborne Contaminants in the Workplace

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Employers have a legal duty under WHS legislation to eliminate or minimise risks, such as airborne hazards. Within the hierarchy of controls, personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) are often used as a last resort to protect workers from inhaling harmful airborne particles. With this in mind, it’s essential to ensure that the PPE you select provides adequate protection against the hazards and risks you’ve identified through a thorough risk assessment.

How to Store Your Face Mask and Respirator

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Face masks and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) are critical in protecting healthcare workers, safety officers, and the wider community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they became an essential tool in reducing the spread of infection. Their importance has continued well beyond the peak of the pandemic as face masks remain a common precaution on public transport, during flu season, and in other high-risk environments, reinforcing their place in everyday health and safety practices.

Are You Aligning With The Latest PPE Practices? Strengthen PPE Compliance Across Your Organisation

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Whether you’re sourcing personal protective equipment (PPE) for a medical facility or supplying respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for workers on a construction site, the reality is that PPE compliance requirements are constantly evolving in response to emerging research and new risks.

What’s next for PPE in Construction

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) has always been essential in construction and mining. However, stricter safety standards, emerging risks, technological advancements and rising awareness around worker health are driving innovation in construction PPE. However, the next evolution of PPE isn’t just about maintaining compliance; it’s about creating protective equipment that’s comfortable, sustainable and effective.

The Core Principles of PPE

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From healthcare and medical settings to construction, manufacturing and mining, personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically used as a last line of defence to keep workers safe. But what exactly are the foundations of PPE? In this article, we’ll break down what PPE is, explore the different types of PPE and highlight the key principles that support its proper use. Whether you’re an employer, safety officer or worker, understanding PPE is essential for creating safe and compliant work environments.

Protecting Your Skin While Wearing a Face Mask

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Face masks, including surgical face masks and respirator masks, are essential for protecting your health and safety across both medical and everyday settings. But for many people, wearing a face mask or respirator for hours each day can lead to skin irritation, breakouts, or acne, also known as “maskne”.

How and Why to Test Face Masks and Respirators

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Not all face masks and respirator masks are created equal. It’s for this reason that these types of medical devices are subject to a rigorous testing process to ensure they offer the same level of safety, comfort and performance across the board. At Detmold Medical, we’re committed to providing high-quality face masks and respirators while ensuring continuous improvement across our product range. In an Australian first, we’ve created our very own testing facility to consistently measure, validate and enhance product performance.

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