Legislation in Effect for Rear Marking Plates

9 Oct, 2020

The Heavy Vehicle National Law requires the rear of certain heavy vehicles to be fitted with retroreflective markings to improve their visibility. One way this can be achieved is by fitting Rear Marking Plates, which have been made to comply with Australian Standard (AS) 4001 Vehicles - Rear marker plates - Reflective rear marker plates....
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Get The Fog Off Your Glasses with PLATINUM® Anti-Fog Coating

30 Sep, 2020

With face masks and respirators becoming a regular part of our everyday lives, the issue of fog - the annoying water residue that covers your safety glasses, goggles or face shield - has become more and more prevalent. Fogging can lead to an enhanced risk of accidents in the workplace, due to a lack of...
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Spring into Action Against Snake Bites

23 Sep, 2020

With spring coming into full bloom, it's time for our old Australian wildlife to come out and play. Unfortunately for some, that includes many infamous slithering snakes, so brush up on your snake bite protocol with some information sourced from Red Cross Australia and Health Direct.   About Snake Bites: Australia has about 140 species of...
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Summer's Coming - Be Prepared

3 Sep, 2020

With the dreaded (and beloved) Australian summer on its way, we need to know what to look out for and how to stay safe even in the face of skyrocketing temperatures. Studies have called heatwaves our deadliest natural hazard, but even despite this people still fail to stay cool and properly hydrate.  It's time to beat...
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Workplace Automatic Defibrillators Save Lives

27 Aug, 2020

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of sudden death in Australia, ahead of prostate cancer, bowel cancer, breast cancer and road deaths. Over 30,000 people die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest every single year and 75% of these occur outside of the hospital setting. A significant proportion of these fatalities occur in...
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Top 7 Points of Fall Protection

5 Aug, 2020

Falling is a major issue in the workplace. Fall protection should be an integral part of work, and ought to be properly incorporated into every phase of the process to protect workers, because...   1. Falls are still a leading cause of fatalities in the workplace According to Safe Work Australia, as of 2018 11%...
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Goggles and Glasses - A Fitting Guide

6 May, 2020

We all think we know how to put on goggles and glasses, but if they're meant for safety, it's a little more complicated than it looks at first glance. Review or learn the steps to properly fitting safety eyewear to ensure you can stay safe in the workplace.   For Safety Glasses: • Select a spectacle that...
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Fall Arrest Harnesses and Minimum Free Space

15 Jan, 2020

When used and fitted correctly, height safety, harnesses and specifically fall arrest systems and kits are intended to minimise the inherent dangers of working at heights. However, an important, and oft overlooked component, of these safety procedures and devices is Minimum Free Space (MFS). MFS is a safety zone - a straight vertical line between the point of...
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Dealing with Heat Stress and Strain in the Workplace

18 Dec, 2019

It's summer, and a hot one at that, and just about everybody has reason to worry about the effects of heat on their bodies. So what are strategies you and your workplace can employ to try and avoid heat-related health problems? Let's go over some of the information you'll need, and some solutions.   What...
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Potable and Non-Potable Water

4 Dec, 2019

You may have seen signs or pipe markers labelled with Potable Water or Non-Potable Water in the past, and you may not know the difference between the two. Water, particularly non-potable water, can be a hazard in the workplace.   Potable water is water of a quality suitable for drinking, cooking and personal bathing. The standards that define potable water are...
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