Elevate worker safety with platform ladders
Using traditional double-sided ladders on the job site can potentially leave workers facing an increased risk of falls. How?
Great protective workwear doesn’t have to break the bank
On exposed Australian worksites, conditions can be tough. In winter, workers are freezing cold, lashed by rain. Summer brings high temperatures and...
Effective respirator fit testing for worker protection
Fit testing of tight-fitting respirators is essential, yet managing the process can be a challenge. Workers need to be fit tested before they first...
Be clear on worker protection with Bollé Safety goggles
In mining, resources and construction industries across Australia, workers’ eyes are exposed to a range of hazards, including particulates, gas, dust...
Supporting Indigenous suppliers and worker safety
Blackwoods is actively working to partner with a range of Indigenous suppliers, including those providing essential worksite safety gear and help...
The cost of workplace hearing loss – and how to prevent It
The statistics on workplace hearing damage make for grim reading. Hearing Australia’s Principal Audiologist, Karen Hirschausen says “more than 1.1...
PPE vending machines a smart inventory solution
Ensuring everyone uses the right personal protective equipment (PPE) on site is crucial to workplace safety. Yet providing access to approved PPE can...
Speedglas G5-01: The ultimate heavy-duty welding helmet
Across the full spectrum of applications, welders require continuous protection from a range of optical and respiratory hazards. These hazards can...
Safety standards for impact protection gloves
Impact protection gloves are designed for industries with a risk of hand impact injuries, including construction, mining, manufacturing, warehousing...
Why Footwear is Crucial for Reducing Injury Risks in Mining
In the mining industry, good safety footwear is essential. Statistics from the NSW Resources Regulator indicate injuries to the feet, toes and ankles...
Pryme helps keeps workers safe and productive in heat
Australian workers are often exposed to extreme heat and humidity, in warehouses, mines and on construction sites. Safe Work Australia says working...