Protecting Workers' Eyes from Infrared Radiation
Every day in smelters, foundries and heat-emitting industries across Australia, workers’ eyes are exposed to infrared radiation (IR). They do...
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Safer Transport Under the National WHS Strategy
Vehicle related incidents currently represent the majority of workplace fatalities in Australia. Despite a decline in fatalities year on year, the...
Ansell Earth Sustainability Program
Statistics from the National Waste Report* showed that in 2020-21, Australia generated 75.8 megatonnes(Mt) of total waste - that’s roughly the...
Speciality and Heavy Industrial Boots For Extreme Environments
If you’ve ever stepped foot on an industrial worksite, you understand the right personal protective equipment (PPE) can be the difference between...
How The Right Light Helps Carry Out Jobs Correctly and Safely
Working in automotive workshops, construction sites, mines or gas and petrochemical processing plants, can present unexpected challenges that impact...
Climbing New Heights with Easyroll
If you’ve worked in transport, logistics, manufacturing, retail or maintenance, you’re familiar with the risks posed by lugging heavy gear up and...
New Safety Glasses. New Clarity, Comfort and Appeal
Safety glasses in the workplace are a no brainer, right? Yes and no.
Biomotion & Stretch Tech: Safety Meets Comfort
No matter what time of the day, workers are susceptible to the dangers that arise during construction, roadworks, and related maintenance activities....
Keeping Hands Comfortable & Protected
So-called “breathable gloves” work well when hands are dry but tend to lose their effectiveness once hands get sweaty. Sweat seeps into the pores of...
The Importance of Correctly Fitting Safety Footwear
According to Safe Work Australia, around 21% of all work-related serious claims are for lower limb injuries and 22% are for falls, trips or slips....
Blackwoods Take Poll Position at The National Safety Awards 2023
Driving road safety initiatives for our mobile workforce. At Blackwoods, we provide safety solutions to industries across the country, which means...
Managing the Risks of Slips, Trips and Falls
A worker hurrying to the next job misjudges the step height on an open metal staircase. Another slips in oil spilled on a walkway. A driver climbing...