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Genuinely effective anti-fog, anti-scratch safety glasses

Safety glasses that constantly fog up in hot and humid manufacturing environments can put workers at risk. Workers tend to take the glasses off for...

What to look for in a cold galvanising coating?

Corrosion can have a devastating impact on industries such as manufacturing. It might be said it corrodes more than just the metal itself – it also...

How personal self-retracting lifelines help prevent falls

The latest SafeWork Australia statistics show that falling from heights is one of the biggest contributors to workplace deaths, second only to...

Sidchrome levels up traditional spanners with 440 pro series

Spanners are essential tools of the trade in manufacturing operations. There’s maintenance of machinery, repairs when equipment breaks down, and work...

Overcoming the challenges of wearing a respirator

Manufacturing processes such as welding, drilling and machining make effective respiratory protection essential. Yet despite the risks of particles,...

Food-safe products to keep manufacturing machinery moving

Preventing contamination in food and beverage manufacturing is vital. Yet machinery and equipment on production lines requires the use of cleaning...

Apprentice gear for every trade from JBS

Choosing the right load restraint for the job

Imagine seeing your valuable equipment or products flying off the back of your truck. Or worse, causing a catastrophic accident because your goods...

Measure welding fume in your workshop

With the recent change to the Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) for welding fume, many workshops are wanting to understand the effectiveness of their...

Building a more inclusive supply chain: Working with Indigenous businesses

Procurement today is about more than just price and delivery. Many organisations are now aligning their purchasing decisions with broader goals—such...

More than a product: How Indigenous art is powering purpose

At Blackwoods, we believe that progress means more than performance it means purpose. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Geared Up Culcha (GUC...

Smart technology making power tools safer

Today’s cordless power tools are indispensable in industry. They offer portability, freedom of movement and convenience, while delivering high power...