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Dangerous Goods Storage

May 6, 2021

A dangerous good (DG) is a substance with hazardous qualities that can harm people and/or property. These qualities may be corrosive, flammable,..

AEDs Save Lives

May 6, 2021

Tragically, the scenario is all too common: you are with someone when suddenly he or she collapses, has no pulse, loses consciousness, gasps for air,..

Negate The Impact Of Hand Injuries

May 6, 2021

We may all be unique when it comes to the patterns of our fingerprints, but in the workplace, there is a familiar pattern that many a finger has..

Hearing Loss Is 100% Preventable

May 6, 2021

The statistic is concerning: Federal Government research says one-in-six Australians has some level of hearing loss. While ageing plays its..

Understanding The ISEA 138 Impact Protection Standard

May 6, 2021

It happens all too quickly. You drop something, or your hand is in the wrong place at the wrong time andsuddenly you’re smarting. The back of the..

Sole Design: Fit-for-Purpose

May 6, 2021

How many of us have used a variation of the phrase: ‘Do not judge a person until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes’? With a few tweaks we can mould..

Closing The Gap With The Fred Hollows Foundation

May 6, 2021

Over the past 10 years, Blackwoods has donated more than $3 million to The Fred Hollows Foundation’s Indigenous Australia Program. Much of this..

Selecting the Right PPE to Protect Against Arc Flashes

May 6, 2021

Electricity is so abundant in our lifestyles that we often forget it is even there. However, in the workplaceit can be a serious health and safety..

How to Lock in Your Safety Protocols

December 9, 2020

Each year thousands of people are injured in the workplace while maintenance on machinery is carried out.