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Put Your Whole Body Into It - PPE and You
13 Oct, 2023Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is a head-to-toe concern. What is PPE? PPE, short for personal protective equipment, refers to the clothing and accessories used to prevent workplace (and DIY) injuries. Every tradie should be able to answer the question, “what is PPE?”. However, too many people take PPE for granted. They might think it’s ‘just...
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Work Boot Safety Standards Explained
12 Oct, 2023Have you ever thought about what safety standards your work boots meet or what each safety standard means? Know your limits to stay safe on site We throw around the term “steel caps” fairly freely these days. In conversation, it refers to virtually all types of safety boots worn on job sites. From oil rigs to remote mine sites,...
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First Aid For The Snake Season
28 Sep, 2023It's snake season! And what better time then now for a refresher on being snake prepared for when you're heading into the great outdoors? As we head into snake season, what are the top tips for snake bite prevention? Anytime we are outside in the warmer months we must be aware of the risks that...
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Don't Be In deNIHL - Protect Your Hearing
17 Aug, 2023Hearing loss is irreversible and can negatively impact a person’s quality of life, employment prospects, and mental health. However, hearing damage happens gradually without a worker’s knowledge, usually not becoming apparent until 10-20 years after exposure. Although noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is largely preventable, in Australia and New Zealand industrial hearing loss represents one of...
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Reuse, Dispose, Respirator
10 Aug, 2023The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a surge in the use of respiratory masks, leading to an increased awareness of the importance of respiratory protection. With an array of respiratory masks available in the market, selecting the most appropriate type of respiratory protection can be challenging. Among these options are disposable and reusable respirators. Choosing the proper...
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Fighting Fatigue - Worn to the Bone
3 Aug, 2023Sometimes, you just didn't sleep well, or you missed your morning coffee, or you had a meeting that just went on and on and on - but sometimes, it's fatigue, and you or your coworkers could be at serious risk. You can't just ignore it, or push through it - fatigue is a serious issue...
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First aid auditing - DIY or Outsource?
3 Aug, 2023When it comes to first aid auditing, should you ‘DIY’ or should you outsource it? There are pros and cons to both - and you might be surprised at how simple it can actually be! Read on to find out. First aid kit auditing Let's face it - auditing first aid kits is not a priority on...
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What A Difference! Water-Resistant vs Water-Proof Gloves, Explained
27 Jul, 2023It's important to understand that waterproof gloves and water-resistant gloves are designed for different purposes. Water-resistant gloves provide some protection against water, but they are not entirely waterproof. Waterproof gloves are impermeable to water, keeping your hands completely dry even when fully submerged. While waterproof gloves may seem like the obvious choice for maximum hand...
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This Shirt is Fire! The Cost of Fire Resistant Fabrics
20 Jul, 2023Fire-resistant fabrics are designed to withstand high temperatures and flames to protect against severe injuries and death. These fabrics are used in electrical, fire, military, aerospace, oil, gas, and energy industries, where workers are exposed daily to the risks of fire and electricity. However, the cost of producing fire-resistant fabrics is high, which might cause...
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Why You Need To Shave (For A Good Respiratory Fit)
13 Jul, 2023The purpose of a respirator is to protect the user from inhaling airborne particles. Proper fitment is essential for a respirator to protect the user from airborne particles, fumes, viruses, bacteria and other hazardous substances. An airtight seal ensures that air passing through the respirator is filtered, removing pollutants before they are breathed in. If...
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