New gloves offer front-line warning of electric shock risk
There’s an invisible killer in the Australian workplace. Workers won’t see or hear it. It lies hidden in water, or behind walls. Live AC electricity...
There’s an invisible killer in the Australian workplace. Workers won’t see or hear it. It lies hidden in water, or behind walls. Live AC electricity...
On exposed Australian worksites, conditions can be tough. In winter, workers are freezing cold, lashed by rain. Summer brings high temperatures and...
In mining, resources and construction industries across Australia, workers’ eyes are exposed to a range of hazards, including particulates, gas, dust...
The statistics on workplace hearing damage make for grim reading. Hearing Australia’s Principal Audiologist, Karen Hirschausen says “more than 1.1...
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,...
On factory floors, mine sites and construction projects across Australia, spills can happen fast - and can turn dangerous even faster. From exposing...
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...
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...
When it comes to safeguarding employees from inhaling harmful substances, the message is clear. Employers need to identify the hazards unique to the...
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...
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,...
Employers are obligated to provide and maintain the correct lifting, rigging and height safety equipment for workers to perform their tasks as safely...