Workplace Safety Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Govt budget fails to deliver for manufacturing workers: AMWU 5/5/2016

The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has slammed the Turnbull Government after it failed to deliver for manufacturing workers and young people desperately seeking secure ...

Govt reviews key health issues for coal miners 4/28/2016

A core group of coal mining medicos is to be developed as part of the government’s review into a key health issue for the state’s coal miners.

How to build great Quality Control (QC) into your organisation 4/21/2016

Quality: it's one of those overused words we apply to everything – homes, food, fabrics, cars, relationships; you name it, in some way we try to attach quality to it.

Things to Look Out for When Buying Anti-Slip Products 4/14/2016

Basically the main things you want to look out for when buying anti-slip products is any product that stops you falling over.

Preventable electric shock incident in NSW incurs hefty safety fines 4/14/2016

A Granville bricklaying company and its director have been fined $90,000 after a worker almost died from electric shock on a Hammondville construction site in 2012, bringing total ...

How to get the most out of your metalworking apprentice 3/24/2016

Okay, so you’ve decided to hire an apprentice metalworker rather than a seasoned pro. Good for you!

Things to Consider When Buying Scaffolding for Your Site 3/3/2016

Is scaffolding just a temporary working frame on the outside of a building? Or is a building itself, albeit with a short life span? The latter way of thinking is preferable if you ...

Tips for Buying Protective Clothing 2/18/2016

Buying the right protective gear can be about as fraught as trying to outfit a wedding party. There are all kinds of jobs and potential hazards to consider, not to mention some hefty ...

How to prevent niggling workplace injuries that cost time 2/4/2016

We all hear about the workplace tragedies that make the papers and take a huge toll on families and employers alike.

Strategic Noise Management Tips for Mining Sites 1/13/2016

Bulldozers, scrapers, trucks, excavators, draglines, conveyors, not to mention blasting; mines dig up more ways to assault our senses than most industries.

Australian Chamber welcomes historic agreement on climate change 12/17/2015

The global agreement on climate change at the COP21 meeting in Paris was welcomed by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 14 December 2015 as a pragmatic and positive ...

How to keep your forklift drivers safe 12/16/2015

So you want me to drive a high powered vehicle that can turn on a ten cent piece, accelerate at high speed forwards and backwards while carrying tonnes of stock, and then stack said ...

Innovative entrepreneurs set to drive Australia's economy 11/26/2015

A report released on 25 November 2015 by the Australian Government highlights the key role innovative entrepreneurship needs to play in transforming the nation's economy.

What are the manufacturing jobs of the future? 11/18/2015

In an earlier article we discussed whether your next manufacturing employee should be a robot.

Anti-dumping reforms to help Australian industry 11/5/2015

Reforms to Australia's anti-dumping system effective from 2 November 2015 will level the playing field for Australian manufacturers and producers.

Why stepping outside your comfort zone is the key to growth 10/8/2015

Well, you could start by asking one of the most successful businesspeople in the world today, Richard Branson. He believes that far too many businesses aren't prepared to take ...

Tips for Buying the Protective Clothing Your Workers Need 10/8/2015

Protective work wear, otherwise known as personal protective equipment or PPE is anything worn by workers to protect them from work-related hazards.

Best practices for maintenance supervisors 10/7/2015

Question: who has the biggest impact on the reliability of your manufacturing production? Is it the machine operators? Is it the workers feeding the line? Or is it the people upstairs ...

$15 million to support drought-stricken QLD farmers deal with pests 9/28/2015

The Australian and Queensland governments are inviting applications for pest control programs in drought affected areas as part of a joint $15 million commitment to tackle pest weeds ...

Why hiring the best person beats hiring the best resume 9/28/2015

"Well, they looked good on paper." If you've ever said that about a recruitment misjudgement you're far from alone. Resumes are designed to make candidates look good; they're ...

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