Specification 43 attempts to address life safety during bushfire events but not prolonged bushfire smoke exposure. This study presents hospital trial evidence showing Equivalent Clean Air can maintain tenability under extreme smoke conditions, achieving a ~1000-fold particle reduction compared to high grade hospital filtration. The findings suggest a clear pathway for fire engineers to improve tenability.
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Ben Gill is the Chief Executive Officer of PlasmaShield Ltd and is a frequent presenter at leading industry forums, including AIRAH, CIBSE, AMCA, and the Institute of Healthcare Engineering, Australia (IHEA).
He has also addressed members of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) on the evolving role of AI technology and governance.
He is known for his clear, evidence-based communication style and his ability to bridge technical innovation with practical outcomes for facility managers, engineers, and policymakers.
Through his leadership at PlasmaShield, Ben continues to advance research collaborations with universities across Australia, government, and industry partners to create cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient built environments.
As the Chief Executive Officer of PlasmaShield Ltd, an Australian leader in air-decontamination, Ben’s responsibilities include delivering “Equivalent Clean Air” with significant reductions in energy use and carbon emissions. His work focuses on the intersection of indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, and health resilience—particularly in healthcare and critical infrastructure settings.
Ben serves as a Non-Executive Director of various companies, and is an Advisory Board Member for Praetorian Aeronautics, contributing to strategy in emerging technologies and sustainability.
