--- title: Blackwoods Expert+ (13) description: Visit the Blackwoods Blog for the latest industry news, new product updates, and hear from Blackwoods' Industry & Product Experts. (13) --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/page/13#main-content) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) Search [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) # Articles [Return to Blackwoods Expert+ Home](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) Filter by Tag Show All Agriculture Automotive Building & Hardware Construction Electrical Fabrication Fasteners Indigenous Lifting & Manual Handling Logistics Manufacturing Mechanical Mining Office & Hygiene People Safety Tools Trolley Utilities Workwear Filter by Brand Show All 3M ACCO Brands Alemlube Alpha Ansell Aqua Cooler ATG AWS Bailey Ladders Baynyi Bisley Blackwoods Blundstone Bollé Safety Bosch Bostik Brady Bullivants Camelbak Camfil Chicago Pneumatic Cigweld CleanSpace Cm3 CoGear Continental CRC Industries DEWALT Dingo Cement Dixon Dy-Mark Easyroll ELLIOTTS Energizer Enerpac ESAB Fanmaster Flexovit Gorilla Ladders Hamilton Hard Yakka Halyard Hobson Engineering Holemaker Holman Huhtamaki Hydac ITW JBS Kensington Kimberly Clark Professional KingGee Lanotec Larzep LEDLENSER Lincoln Electric Little Giant Ladders Loctite Macnaught Makita Matson Mayo Hardware Milwaukee Tool MSA NATIONAL WEIGHING & INSTRUMENTS NNT Uniforms Ochre Sun Oldfields Oliver Pacific Hoists Panduit Pierlite PIP Australia PROSAFE Pryme QBC Engineering Ramset Rapp-it Rawspec Recochem Rosche SC Johnson Schneider Electric Shell Sidchrome Sika Simple Green Spill Crew Sqwincher Sterling Storemasta Sundstrom Surekleen Sutton Tools Tesa The Fred Hollows Foundation The Glove Company Uneedit Uni Mitsubishi Pencil UNIMIG uvex VersaDrive Vigil WD-40 Wells Workhorse Workwear [![Blundstone](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blundstone%20SS%208.png?width=1200&height=628&name=Blundstone%20SS%208.png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/why-footwear-is-crucial-for-reducing-injury-risks-in-mining) #### [Why footwear is crucial for reducing injury risks in mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/why-footwear-is-crucial-for-reducing-injury-risks-in-mining) 22 September 2025 In the mining industry, good safety footwear is essential. Statistics from the NSW Resources Regulator indicate injuries to the feet, toes and ankles... [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/safety) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/why-footwear-is-crucial-for-reducing-injury-risks-in-mining) [![Pryme Hydration](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Pryme%20SS%208.png?width=1200&height=628&name=Pryme%20SS%208.png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/pryme-helps-keeps-workers-safe-and-productive-in-heat) #### [Pryme helps keeps workers safe and productive in heat](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/pryme-helps-keeps-workers-safe-and-productive-in-heat) 19 September 2025 Australian workers are often exposed to extreme heat and humidity, in warehouses, mines and on construction sites. Safe Work Australia says working... [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/safety) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/pryme-helps-keeps-workers-safe-and-productive-in-heat) [![Flexovit Australian Made](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SG%20Digital%20Promo.png?width=1200&height=628&name=SG%20Digital%20Promo.png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/precision-performance-safety-in-cutting-and-grinding-wheels) #### [Precision, performance, safety in cutting and grinding wheels](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/precision-performance-safety-in-cutting-and-grinding-wheels) 25 August 2025 In cutting and abrasion work, the tool isn’t just part of the job - it is the job. Using the wrong tool for the task or opting for a cheaper,... [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/construction) [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/manufacturing) [Automotive](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/automotive) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/precision-performance-safety-in-cutting-and-grinding-wheels) [![PROSAFE Spill Kit](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0692%20PROSAFE%20Imagery_Header.jpg?width=1200&height=628&name=BWMA26-0692%20PROSAFE%20Imagery_Header.jpg)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/why-a-quick-effective-spill-response-is-essential) #### [Why a quick, effective spill response is essential](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/why-a-quick-effective-spill-response-is-essential) 21 August 2025 On factory floors, mine sites and construction projects across Australia, spills can happen fast - and can turn dangerous even faster. From exposing... [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/construction) [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/manufacturing) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/why-a-quick-effective-spill-response-is-essential) [![Milwaukee MX Range](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Milwaukee%20Digital%20Promo.png?width=1200&height=628&name=Milwaukee%20Digital%20Promo.png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/battery-powered-light-equipment-a-game-changer-on-job-sites) #### [Battery-powered light equipment a game changer on job sites](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/battery-powered-light-equipment-a-game-changer-on-job-sites) 21 August 2025 On any work site, light equipment is an absolute workhorse - taking care of cutting, compacting, drilling and grinding tasks day in and day out. But... [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/construction) [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/utilities) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/battery-powered-light-equipment-a-game-changer-on-job-sites) [![Fathers Day](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Fathers%20Day%20(1).png?width=1200&height=628&name=Fathers%20Day%20(1).png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/dad-jokes) #### [20 Dad jokes to make you laugh (or cry!)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/dad-jokes) 20 August 2025 There are some things that Aussie dads take very seriously: the perfect barbecue, a regulation lawn length, and of course, the dad joke! [People](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/people) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/dad-jokes) [![Solidline Range](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Soldiline%20Header.png?width=1200&height=628&name=Soldiline%20Header.png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/solidline-delivers-high-quality-affordable-portable-lighting) #### [Solidline delivers high quality affordable portable lighting](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/solidline-delivers-high-quality-affordable-portable-lighting) 20 August 2025 Finding the right portable lighting for ad hoc use at work can be challenging, especially on a budget. Premium products can be expensive, making them... [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/construction) [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/utilities) [Logistics](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/logistics) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/solidline-delivers-high-quality-affordable-portable-lighting) [![3M Secure click](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/3M%20Secure%20Click%20Digital%20Promo.png?width=1200&height=628&name=3M%20Secure%20Click%20Digital%20Promo.png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/3m-secure-click-ff-800-respirators-combine-safety-and-comfort) #### [3M™ secure click™ FF-800 respirators combine safety and comfort](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/3m-secure-click-ff-800-respirators-combine-safety-and-comfort) 19 August 2025 When it comes to safeguarding employees from inhaling harmful substances, the message is clear. Employers need to identify the hazards unique to the... [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/construction) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/3m-secure-click-ff-800-respirators-combine-safety-and-comfort) [![CRC Zinc It](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/CRC%20Zinc%20It.png?width=1200&height=628&name=CRC%20Zinc%20It.png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/how-crcs-zinc-it-delivers-easy-rust-protection) #### [How CRC’s zinc it delivers easy rust protection](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/how-crcs-zinc-it-delivers-easy-rust-protection) 19 August 2025 Anyone who works with metal such as steel or iron will understand the risk of long-term corrosion. When metal is corroded and rusty, it weakens over... [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/construction) [Mechanical](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mechanical) [Automotive](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/automotive) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/how-crcs-zinc-it-delivers-easy-rust-protection) [![STKS safety glasses](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Bolle%20SKTS-1.png?width=1200&height=628&name=Bolle%20SKTS-1.png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/stks-safety-glasses-level-up-with-cobalt-mirror-lenses) #### [STKS safety glasses level up with cobalt mirror lenses](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/stks-safety-glasses-level-up-with-cobalt-mirror-lenses) 19 August 2025 Glare can make it harder for outdoor workers to do their jobs in comfort and safety. Harsh Australian sun bounces off surfaces like concrete, water,... [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/construction) [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/safety) [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/utilities) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/stks-safety-glasses-level-up-with-cobalt-mirror-lenses) [![Bullivant Hoist](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Bullivants%20Gu1%20(1).png?width=1200&height=628&name=Bullivants%20Gu1%20(1).png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/upgrades-to-bullivants-hoisting-range-deliver-safer-lifting) #### [Upgrades to Bullivants hoisting range deliver safer lifting](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/upgrades-to-bullivants-hoisting-range-deliver-safer-lifting) 19 August 2025 Employers are obligated to provide and maintain the correct lifting, rigging and height safety equipment for workers to perform their tasks as safely... [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/construction) [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/manufacturing) [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/utilities) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/upgrades-to-bullivants-hoisting-range-deliver-safer-lifting) [![uvex aquarius](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/uvex.png?width=1200&height=628&name=uvex.png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety-eyewear-that-doesnt-compromise-on-comfort-and-style) #### [Safety eyewear that doesn’t compromise on comfort and style](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety-eyewear-that-doesnt-compromise-on-comfort-and-style) 5 August 2025 Safety glasses are a critical part of personal protective equipment (PPE) on worksites Australia-wide. But the trend towards stylish safety glasses... [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/construction) [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/safety) [Read More](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety-eyewear-that-doesnt-compromise-on-comfort-and-style) [Prev](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/page/12) [11](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/page/11) [12](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/page/12) [13](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/page/13) [14](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/page/14) [15](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/page/15) [Next](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/page/14) ###### **Blackwoods** [About Us](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/about-us/) [Contact Us](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/contact-us) [Our Branches](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/branches) [Help](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/help) ###### **Customer** [Track Order](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/trackorder) [Trading Account](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/trading-account) [View Invoices](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/help/invoices-payment) [Product Recalls & Notices](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/product-recalls-notices) ###### **Resources** [Product Corrections](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/product-corrections) [Safety Data Sheets](http://www.csinfosafe.com/CSIau/Security/account_login.aspx?ClientID=EC85EF3A-D08F-4F01-84A6-55B8391F1B59) [Delivery Details](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/delivery-details) [Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/) ###### **Resources** [Supplier Portal](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/supplier-portal) [Policies](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/policies-terms) [Terms & Conditions](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/terms-conditions) [Terms of Use](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/terms-of-use) **Get our latest articles straight to your inbox!** [![Blackwoods](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/G2M/Blackwoods%202024%20Logo%20WHITE%20NO%20BACKGROUND.png)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) © 2026 J. Blackwood & Son Pty Ltd, trading as Blackwoods. All Rights Reserved [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BlackwoodsAU/)[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackwoods/)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured)