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Signs to keep up with the times

Class 1100 microprismatic cube-corner sheeting is revolutionising road signs, Headlights in cars manufactured twenty or even ten years ago are...

How Scratch-Resistant Are Your Safety Glasses?

In demanding environments where clear vision is vital, safety glasses must be reliable. But keeping them in top condition can be challenging when the...

Speedglas G5-03 welding helmets: Lighter, smarter, safer

Trust in a brand can’t be built overnight. It takes years to become known and even longer to be trusted. In 1981, 3M Speedglas released the first...

Choosing the right safety boots for the task

When PPE is the last line of defence for workers, quality matters! Not all safety boots are created equal. Quality safety footwear not only adheres...

Polarised eye protection essential for outdoor workers

For those working in the great outdoors, the stakes for eye health are high. According to the Cancer Council, more than 1.2 million Australian...

Meet Adam Seaward, Technical Safety Specialist WA

A devoted family man with three young active boys in tow, it’s not surprising Adam’s energy and zest for life transfers to his role at Blackwoods. “I...

Meet Lyndal Distant, Technical Safety Specialist QLD

With the responsibility she has at work and at home as mother to two boys, it’s not surprising Lyndal is known for exceptional organisational skills...

Applying the hierarchy of safety controls with Blackwoods

Choosing the right disposable gloves for the right application

One of your most important assets when doing manual tasks is your hands. In fact, the word manual comes from the Latin manualis, meaning ‘of the...

Transform your workplace safety: The power of drop-free zones

Over the past four years in New South Wales alone, more than 15,500 workers have been injured by falling objects at worksites, resulting in 17 deaths...

Let Mayo's safesite program optimise your hand protection

In the current financial climate, it’s understandable that businesses might be looking to cut costs in whatever way possible. In some areas, opting...

Safe storage for lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries have become indispensable in our daily lives, powering everything from smartphones, electric vehicles and power tools. You’ll...