Aegis Sales & Service
Looking after YOUR Safety
Workplace gas exposure does not announce itself. A refrigerant leak in a high-rise plant room, a build-up of carbon monoxide in a basement carpark, a pocket of hydrogen sulphide on a wellhead pad: every one of these is invisible, often odourless and capable of putting workers down before they realise something is wrong. Queensland businesses operating under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 have a duty to identify hazards and implement a monitoring regime that catches them early.
Australia’s work health and safety framework has shifted more in the past two years than at any point since the original Model WHS Act was published. Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) now face a regulatory environment that treats psychological harm with the same seriousness as physical injury, prepares for a major change in airborne contaminant rules on 1 December 2026 and carries industrial manslaughter penalties measured in tens of millions of dollars.
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of serious workplace injury and fatality across Queensland, with construction, building maintenance and roof access work dominating Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) incident notifications. WHSQ compliance campaigns have sharpened focus on whether equipment is being inspected at the cadence required by the standards. For a facility manager, site supervisor or body corporate, a Queensland height safety inspection obligation is no longer a paperwork exercise; it is a documented, signed and tagged duty under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld).
Aegis Sales & Service has spent decades putting Honeywell safety hardware to work in some of the toughest sites in Australia. The relationship sits at the centre of how Aegis specifies, calibrates and services portable gas detection and fixed instrumentation. From the Geebung head office in Brisbane to the Chinchilla showroom on the edge of the Surat Basin gas fields, the same pattern holds: Honeywell builds the device, and Aegis stands behind it for the life of the asset.
For over four decades, Aegis Sales & Service has stood as a pillar of reliability and expertise within the Australian industrial safety landscape. Established in June 1984 by Robert and Eileen Colhoun, the business has evolved from a local family-owned operation in Brisbane into a nationwide leader in safety products, technical instrumentation, and specialised maintenance services.
A confined space monitor is not a magic wand. It doesn't make a dangerous atmosphere safe. But at least it tells you that the atmosphere is dangerous, and ideally before someone climbs into it and finds out the hard way.
Safe Work Australia is replacing Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) with Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) from 1 December 2026.
The transition covers more than 160 airborne contaminants, and for a meaningful number of them, the new limits are a bit tighter than the current thresholds.
Calibration vs. Bump Testing: Clearing the Confusion
Workers rely on gas detectors every day to keep themselves safe from unseen hazards. One inaccurate reading could mean the difference between a typical shift and a serious incident.
Some view calibration as just a regular maintenance task, which is a mistake. In reality, it’s a critical safety practice.
Gas detector calibration ensures your equipment delivers accurate and reliable readings when it matters most. Even a high-quality detector can drift out of accuracy over time due to sensor wear, environmental conditions, or regular use.
Falls from height are a leading safety challenge in Australian workplaces, whether on a construction site, in an industrial facility, or on a maintenance platform.
Every year, incidents involving falls from height result in serious injuries, fatalities, and substantial business costs. Most of these accidents are preventable with the right planning, equipment, and safety culture in place.
In this article, we’ll outline 10 essential safety tips for working at heights.
Working at height is one of the most hazardous workplace tasks. Without the right equipment, the risk of a serious injury or even death rises dramatically.
Ensuring the safety of workers at height is a legal and moral priority. This includes those on rooftops, towers, platforms, or at construction sites.
Gas detection plays a crucial role in protecting workers, equipment, and facilities. Also, it's essential for meeting occupational health and safety obligations.
Installing detectors correctly is more than a precaution. It's a fundamental requirement for legal and regulatory adherence.
Your team is working diligently in a confined space, a processing plant or a wastewater treatment facility. They rely on their gas detectors for protection against unseen hazards, like carbon monoxide or hydrogen sulphide.
Every year in Australia, falls from heights are a tragic cause of serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace. Safe Work Australia data consistently shows falls as one of the leading causes of serious injury claims.
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