Australia\u2019s respiratory protection standards are undergoing their most significant overhaul in decades \u2013 and the clock is ticking. With AS\/NZS 1715 and 1716 set to be superseded by 2030, safety professionals, occupational hygienists and anyone responsible for selecting or specifying respiratory protective equipment need to understand what\u2019s coming, and what it means for their workplace right now.<\/p>\n
On July 7 2026, the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) will host a one-hour webinar \u2013 Australia\u2019s New Respiratory Protection Standards: What You Need to Know \u2013 presented by CleanSpace and featuring two of the most qualified people in Australia to explain the transition.<\/p>\n
Meet the experts<\/p>\n
Mark Reggers chairs the SF-010 Occupational Respiratory Protection Standards Committee \u2014 the national body steering the transition \u2014 and is an active contributor to the international ISO TC94 SC15 Respiratory Protection working groups. He also chairs RESP-FIT, the AIOH\u2019s respiratory fit testing training and accreditation program. With more than two decades of experience in respiratory protection and a Master of Science in Occupational Hygiene Practice, Reggers is one of the country\u2019s foremost authorities on where these standards are heading and why.<\/p>\n
Peter Aspinall is a Certified Occupational Hygienist with 20+ years of practical experience across mining, oil and gas, defence, construction and manufacturing. He brings the field-level clarity that turns complex regulatory language into actionable guidance \u2014 across all levels of an organisation.<\/p>\n
Together, they\u2019ll cut through the complexity of the new AS\/NZS ISO classification system, covering protection classes, work rates and filtration, and give attendees a clear picture of what\u2019s changing, what isn\u2019t, and what to do about it.<\/p>\n
Attendees will be able to explain why Australian standards are changing and what\u2019s driving the shift to AS\/NZS ISO; describe the key features of the new classification system; identify what changes for workplaces \u2014 and what can wait; and access the tools and resources available to support a smooth transition.<\/p>\n
Who should attend<\/p>\n
If you work in occupational hygiene, health and safety, or have any role in the selection, specification or management of respiratory protective equipment \u2014 this session is essential viewing.<\/p>\n
The details<\/p>\n
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
Time: 1:00\u20132:00pm AEST
Format: Zoom webinar (one hour)
Cost: Complimentary for AIHS members | $33 incl. GST for non-members
CPD: 1 point<\/p>\n
Can\u2019t make it live? Register anyway \u2014 a recording will be sent to all registrants after the session.<\/p>\n