A Sustainable Future Without Safety Being Compromised
We keep hearing about ‘the future’, and how we, as a global society, must change our ways for the welfare of the world. However, the clock is...
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Confined Spaces and the Unseen Challenges
It is a little-known fact that confined spaces are leading contributors to workplace injuries. A confined space is generally an enclosed, or...
Aiming to Reduce Injuries at Work
At Blackwoods we are always looking at ways to improve workplace safety, particularly at our distribution centres and trade stores. Recently we...
How 3M Versaflo™ PAPR Systems Maximise Comfort for Miners
For miners working in hazardous environments, often underground, the choice of respirator is critical. Respirators protect them from a range of...
Silica Dust Suppression Right at the Coal Face
With Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS or Silica dust) a significant safety issue for many in the construction industry, and a leading cause of lung...
The Tiny Protagonist Injuring Australians
What can be 100 times smaller than a grain of sand, yet it may be fatal for those who inhale it? While obvious answers would include the Covid-19...
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Protecting Yourself from Sun Glare on the Road
Just after sunrise and before sunset the sun can shine directly into drivers’ eyes, leaving many motorists driving with a glare. This glare can make...
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Ansell Guardian: Ensure You Get the Right PPE
What Is Ansell GUARDIAN® Ansell GUARDIAN® is a consultative service to help companies select and implement the right personal protective equipment...
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The uvex athletic range - A class of its own
SHOP UVEX ATHLETIC ATHLETIC LITE ATHLETIC ALL-ROUND ATHLETIC DX5
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Respiratory Protection from Welding Fume Exposure
There are more than 80 different types of welding and associated processes. That means there is a lot for any welder, from a trainee to an expert to...
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Comfort vs. Performance: Can Your Gloves Provide Both?
SHOP ATG MAXIFLEX MaxiFlex Ultimate with AD-APT 42-874 MaxiFlex Ultimate with AD-APT 42-874Y
How Often Should You Change Your Speedglas Filters and Consumables?
No two welders are the same, but every welder needs their welding helmet to be able to weld, and every welding helmet needs to be properly maintained...