INDUSTRIAL RESPIRATOR BLOG
Why PAPR Design Is Moving Away from Hoses and Helmets?
An around-the-neck layout: the blower sits behind the neck, so the chest, both arms and the field of view stay clear. Where the blower sits on a powered air-purifying respirator decides how well you can do the work while wearing it — more than any number on the data...
What Australian Employers Must Do to Train PAPR Users
A certified PAPR does not make you compliant. The training, fit testing and record duties Australian employers carry under AS/NZS 1715.
Aimwell™ at AIOH 2025
We were proud to exhibit at the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) Annual Conference 2025, one of the most important events in the occupational health and safety calendar. Held from 1–3 December, AIOH 2025 brought together occupational hygienists,...
How Does Aimwell™ AYO™ WX HFM P-Boost Standard Half Face Mask PAPR System Compare with Other Half Face Mask PAPR Brands?
PAPR Type Brand/Model Key Comparison Face-mounted Tight-fitting SHIGEMATSU Sync11VP3 Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3Peak flow: only 138 L/min (Breath responsive)Weight: 0.45 kg (particulate filter)Battery Time: 11 hoursCost: $1293 Shortcoming: Low flow – not...
How Does the Aimwell™ AYO™ WX FFM-LF P-Boost PAPR System Compare with the 3M Versaflo System?
Key Comparison 3M Versaflo TR-315A+ PAPR Kit with M307C helmet Aimwell AYO WX FFM-LF P-Boost PAPR System Protection Class AS/NZS 1716: 2012 P3, EN12941 TH3 AS/NZS 1716: 2012 PAPR P3, EN 12941:2023 TH3 Wearability/Mobility Heavy with hose and belt, troublesome to don...
How Does Aimwell™ AYO™ WX FFM-LF P-Boost Full-Face Mask PAPR System Compare with Other Full-Face PAPR Brands?
PAPR Type Brand/Model Key Comparison Head-mounted Loose-fitting PureFlo Purelite Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P2 Peak flow: > 200 L/min Weight: 1 kg Battery Time: 8 hours Cost: $1160 Shortcoming: P2 protection only. Loose-fitting only: not suitable for heavy...
How Does AYO WX HFM-W Welding Half-Face Mask PAPR System Compare with 3M Speedglas + Adflo System?
Key Comparison 3M Speedglas G5-01 TW Heavy-Duty Flip-Up Welding Helmet with Adflo PAPR (Loose-fitting) Aimwell AYO WX HFM-W P-Boost Welding Half-Face Mask PAPR (Tight-fitting or loose-fitting)(Tight-fitting or loose-fitting) Protection Class AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3EN12941...
Case Study: Future Form Enhances Worker Safety and Efficiency with AYO WX Loose-Fitting PAPR Systems
Case Study: Future Form Enhances Worker Safety and Efficiency with Aimwell™ AYO™ WX Loose-Fitting PAPR Systems Eliminating Silica Dust Risks in Construction Without CompromiseOverview Future Form, a leading formwork and concrete construction company,...
Why Paper Masks/Non-Powered Respirators Are Inadequate for High-Exertion Work?
Q1: What are the works regarded as high exertion? For examples: most construction/tunnelling work involving frequent bending and heavy lifting, operating an impacting drill on a concrete wall, sanding over a ceiling, etc. Q2: Why aren’t paper masks or non-powered...
Respirator use: to shave, or not to shave, that depends
Common Requirement on Facial Air Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) for beards The Question here refers to respiratory protection when wearing a mask or a respirator. Here, the ‘respirator’ can be categorized as an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) and a Powered Air...
$1,000 SafeWork Small Business Rebate
Get $1,000 to Improve Workplace Safety: SafeWork Small Business Rebate & Powered Respirators Workplace safety is a priority for any business, especially in high-risk industries where workers are exposed to hazardous air contaminants. If you are a small business...
Is Fit Testing for Respirators a Flawed Practice?
Fit Testing is an industry practice to ensure that a respirator fits well to a wearer, aiming to achieve a good facial seal and protection. Typically, a fit test is done in a controlled environment with scientific test equipment while performing a predefined test...
Annual AIOH Conference & Exhibition – Perth Australia
Aimwell at the AIOH Conference : Showcasing Innovation in Industrial Respiratory Protection Aimwell exhibited during the Annual AIOH Conference in Perth Bringing together professionals and experts in the field of occupational hygiene, the tradeshow provided a vibrant...
AIOH Tradeshow – Perth Australia
Aimwell Breathing at the AIOH Tradeshow: Showcasing Innovation in Industrial Respiratory Protection The Annual AIOH Tradeshow in Perth was the highlight of our December, and Aimwell Breathing was thrilled to be part of this prestigious event! Bringing together...
Can Facepieces be Loose-fitting?
In the area of WHS on respiratory protection, there are two common issues: 1. Workers with facial hairs, such as a beard, present an issue when selecting a proper respirator for respiratory protection, as tight-fitting PAPRs are not recommended, which limits the...
What is Around-neck AYO WX PAPR Series Good About
There are many kinds of PAPRs on the market, and if we categorize them based on their structural styles, we could have the following categories: On-facepiece In-helmet Hose & Belt – Facepiece Hose & Belt – Helmet/Hood Around-neck Here is a quick go-through of...
Workplace Health and Safety Show | Sydney 2024
Aimwell attended the WHS Show 2024! From 23-24 October 2024, at the Sydney Showgrounds Homebush, attendees explored the latest innovations in workplace health and safety. At our booth D54, visitors learned more about our world-class respiratory protection products,...
How to Protect from Welding Fumes Effectively and Economically
The Health Risk of Breathing in Welding Fumes Welding fumes are very fine particles of metal oxides, and their composition depends on the type of metal being welded. In addition to the general harm of welding fumes once trapped in the lungs, some metal fumes are...
Aimwell AYO WX HFM Half-Face Mask PAPR System – The Dust Protection King
P3 Mask & Powered Respirator for Dust When it comes to half-face respiratory protection from dust, typically there are 3 options: 1. Disposable paper mask, commonly N95 paper mask or filtering facepiece respirator (FFR).2. Elastomeric reusable non-powered...
Case Study – Running Cost Comparison Between a NAPR and an AYO WX HFM P-Boost
From a performance standpoint, an elastomeric non-powered air purifying respirator (NAPR) can achieve a better seal than a N95 disposable paper mask thus achieving better protection. In addition, its filter cartridge can be protected from breath and can be designed...
AYO WX product description PAPR P3
Introducing the state-of-the-art and world-leading powered air-purifying respirator AYO WX. Certified by BSI Australia’s Benchmark for AS/NZS 1716:2012 Lic:BMP No 793811 , AYO WX offers the highest-in-class protection (PAPR P3 - protection factor < 2000), which is...
How to Protect from Silica Dust Effectively
The Health Risk of Breathing in Silica Dust Silica is a natural substance found in most rocks, sand, clay, and in products such as bricks and concrete. Some of the dust generated is known as respirable crystalline silica (RCS). This dust is invisibly fine, can reach...
Workplace Health and Safety Show | Sydney 2023
The Workplace Health & Safety Show was a two-day in-person event held in Sydney in 2023, designed to equip professionals with the information, tools, and resources required to improve workplace health and safety procedures. Attendees had the opportunity to explore...