Eliminating Silica at the Source: How Makinex the Hose2Go Is Changing the Game
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Silica dust exposure is a growing crisis across the construction industry, with thousands of workers at risk of life-altering respiratory diseases such as silicosis and lung cancer. But at Makinex, we believe innovation is the best defence against danger. That’s why we created the Hose2Go—a portable, pressurised water solution designed to make silica dust suppression simple, effective, and hassle-free..
The Silent Threat on Every Job Site
Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is released when cutting, grinding, or drilling concrete, brick, stone, and masonry. Inhalation of this fine dust can lead to serious, often fatal, lung conditions. In Australia alone, over 600,000 workers are exposed to RCS every year, and alarming new research shows that nearly 1 in 4 engineered stone workers from pre-2018 are already affected.
With the ban on engineered stone coming into effect in July 2024 and stricter exposure limits now enforced by Safe Work Australia and OSHA (USA), contractors must adopt engineering controls like wet suppression to remain compliant and protect their teams.
Enter the Hose2Go: No Batteries. No Pumping. No Electrics. No Problems.
Designed in Australia by Makinex—The Tool and Power Innovation Company—the Hose2Go provides a constant, pressurised water supply without the need for batteries, electricity, or manual pumping. Just fill it up and go.
Using a patented self-pressurising bladder, the Hose2Go delivers 13.8L of water at 7–10 psi for up to 30 minutes of continuous flow. It’s perfect for cutting, drilling, or grinding on any site, especially remote or confined areas where mains water and power access is limited.
This hands-free solution is:
- Fully portable with a lightweight ergonomic design
- Durable and tough for harsh job site conditions
- Zero-maintenance with no moving parts to fail
- Compliant with current and upcoming silica safety regulations.
Why Hose2Go Is the Go-To Silica Dust Solution
- Consistent Water Flow: Always ready to deliver controlled water where it’s needed most—directly at the tool.
- Effortless Portability: Two carry positions make it easy to move between work zones.
- No Downtime: With no pumps or batteries to fail, Hose2Go works as hard as you do.
- Compliant by Design: Supports WHS/OHS compliance with on-tool suppression, helping contractors meet the 0.05 mg/m³ exposure limit.
- Cost-Effective: Long-lasting materials and zero ongoing maintenance mean less spend on replacements or repairs.site.
Supporting Safer Workplaces—Now and Into the Future
The Hose2Go directly supports a range of local and global safety initiatives:
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Safe Work Australia WES Standards
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2023 National Silicosis Prevention Strategy (NSPS)
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Proposed SWMS and NORR reporting requirements
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Hierarchy of Controls by eliminating airborne dust before it reaches workers
And with the engineered stone ban, the Hose2Go remains critical for suppressing silica dust from concrete, masonry, and natural stone—materials that won’t be disappearing from job sites any time soon.
Make Silica Dust Compliance Simple
Silica dust doesn’t have to be a complex or costly compliance challenge. With the Hose2Go, you can eliminate airborne silica dust at the source—without batteries, pumps, large costs or hassle.
If you’re ready to protect your team, stay compliant, and cut inefficiencies from your job site, Hose2Go is the smart, safe solution you’ve been waiting for.