Workplace Safety Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Rely on engineers for high level safety 4/15/2020

High level safety barriers or pallet gates are commonly used in workplaces that require staff who are working at high levels above ground, however, many of these barriers and gates ...

How to improve material handling safety and productivity 4/6/2020

In Australia, workplace injuries and related illnesses cost the economy $57.5 billion dollars a year - a huge number that accounts for almost six per cent of GDP.

How to clean and maintain your Personal Protective Equipment 2/1/2020

Maintaining and cleaning your personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to ensure it remains effective and operational over time.

What does a spill kit do? 5/29/2019

Spill Station spill kits are designed to minimise the threat of harm to people, property and the environment in the event of a liquid spill.

How to safely deal with an industrial workplace spill 5/29/2019

No matter your place of work, there is always the risk of being involved in an accident.

What is a spill kit used for? 5/28/2019

If you work in an industry that regularly uses hazardous chemicals, oils, fuels and other hydrocarbons you must be prepared should one of those materials spill or leak.

What are the three main types of spill kits? 5/28/2019

Spills can happen at any workplace, it’s how you prepare for them that counts.

Kemppi unveils its Gamma helmet range to set a new global benchmark for welder safety and protection 5/8/2019

Leading international welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi, has launched its new Gamma range of helmets for welders.

Suffocating High Rise Fire Spencer St Melbourne 2/14/2019

The fire initiated on a 22nd-floor balcony of the Spencer Street building shortly before 6:00am, and eventually spread up the exterior of the building to the 27th floor.

Understanding safety signs 9/27/2018

Signs are used to prevent accidents. They are common in the work area, along the roadside, and in public buildings.

Driverless bus ready for public trial 9/27/2018

Visitors at Sydney's Olympic Park will get a taste of future travel with the state's first public trial of a driverless shuttle bus.

National guidance on work-related psychological health and safety 9/11/2018

Dr Peta Miller, Special Adviser for Safe Work Australia, said that while work-related psychological injury is expensive, we know what causes harm and that taking preventative action ...

Protecting the most important assets – workers 9/11/2018

The nationwide initiative aims to raise awareness of work health and safety risks for tradies. Safe Work Australia’s CEO Michelle Baxter said that worksites for tradies are hazardous ...

Better communication essential for improving Work Health & Safety 6/27/2018

“Part and Parcel – Working with Small Biz; It’s in the delivery” is the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s new campaign to generate awareness of Work Health & Safety (WHS) ...

New safety plan launched to help protect NSW workers 5/16/2018

Workers will be better protected thanks to a new safety plan that aims to reduce injuries and fatalities in the manufacturing sector, Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said.

New campaign launched to target workplace safety 3/14/2018

On March 12, SafeWork NSW launched a $3.2 million campaign aimed at ensuring workers and employers stay safe on the job.

New fines to protect NSW workers from falls 10/5/2017

SafeWork NSW will soon have the power to issue penalty notices of up to $3600 to NSW workplaces if they fail to protect employees against falls from heights.

Vic workplace injury claims hit new record low 9/28/2017

The number of workplace injuries in Victoria has fallen to a new record low, according to data released recently by WorkSafe Victoria in its 2016/17 annual report.

When the longest wearing anti-slip stair treads / nosings are wasted 9/7/2017

What is long lasting and longest wearing may mean different things. But, in stair treads and nosings, you need to consider many things, including environment, use and just simple ...

Workplace the focus on new mental health plan in NSW 8/30/2017

The serious impact of mental health issues in the workplace was addressed in a new strategy, launched in front of businesses, academics and non-government organisations (NGOs).

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