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How to Keep Workers Hydrated in the Office or Warehouse

In warehouses, drivers and machine operators work for long spells in hot environments, often wearing PPE. Air conditioning in offices leaves workers...

Meet Adam Seaward, Technical Safety Specialist WA

A devoted family man with three young active boys in tow, it’s not surprising Adam’s energy and zest for life transfers to his role at Blackwoods. “I...

Meet Lyndal Distant, Technical Safety Specialist QLD

With the responsibility she has at work and at home as mother to two boys, it’s not surprising Lyndal is known for exceptional organisational skills...

Helping Aussie Workers Stay Sun Safe in Summer

The Aussie sun takes no prisoners. Every outdoor worker, at some stage, has felt the burning impact of sun exposure on the skin. Along with wearing...

Convenient Hospital-Grade Cleaning with Halyard 2n1 Wipes

Healthcare settings require both cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces for effective infection prevention and control. HALYARD *2n1* Wipes may help...

Holemaker Drills into the Toughest Industrial Challenges

When you’re drilling through steel, in high-octane industrial environments, there’s absolutely no margin for error. You have to get it right, first...

Applying the Hierarchy of Safety Controls with Blackwoods

Custom, End-to-End Welding Fume Solutions

In welding workshops across Australia, workers are exposed daily to potentially harmful welding fumes. New legislation requires employers to act....

Devcon®: Maximising Plant and Equipment Availability

Plant and equipment breakdown and shutdown periods are a significant productivity issue for stakeholders on mine sites across Australia. Unscheduled...

High-Viz Hydration for a Hot Summer on the Job Site

Outdoor workers across Australia face the massive problem of staying hydrated in hot or even extreme conditions. For construction workers, miners and...

Choosing The Right Disposable Gloves for The Right Application

One of your most important assets when doing manual tasks is your hands. In fact, the word manual comes from the Latin manualis, meaning ‘of the...

Transform Your Workplace Safety: The Power of Drop-Free Zones

Over the past four years in New South Wales alone, more than 15,500 workers have been injured by falling objects at worksites, resulting in 17 deaths...