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Silica dust does not care about good intentions, and neither do regulators. We sit down with Gabrielle O’Carroll, CEO of Sydney-based CleanSpace Holdings Ltd, to unpack how respiratory protection is evolving as workplaces face tighter exposure limits, stronger enforcement, and rising expectations across mining, construction, quarrying and manufacturing.

We start with the core problem: workers are exposed to hazardous airborne particles every day, yet traditional protection can be uncomfortable, awkward, and inconsistent in real-world use. Gabrielle explains why CleanSpace designs powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) that people actually want to wear, and how better comfort and fit can lift compliance and improve health outcomes over time. We also talk about the regulatory tailwinds in Australia, Europe and North America, including the impact of respirable crystalline silica limits and the public attention sparked by Australia’s engineered stone ban.

Then we get specific on CleanSpace Agile, described as the world’s first loose fitting PAPR with patented AirSensit® technology that senses breathing demand and adjusts airflow in real time. We explore why the form factor matters, how ditching hoods, belts and hoses can change day-to-day usability, and why loose fitting protection helps employers manage fit testing burdens and clean-shaven policies. Finally, we dig into EN 12941 certification for Europe, the fast follow ANZ certification, the distribution ramp, the R&D roadmap, and what milestones may signal commercial traction into FY27.

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