Workplace Safety Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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How to get the most out of your metalworking apprentice 3/24/2016

Okay, so you’ve decided to hire an apprentice metalworker rather than a seasoned pro. Good for you!

Things to Consider When Buying Scaffolding for Your Site 3/3/2016

Is scaffolding just a temporary working frame on the outside of a building? Or is a building itself, albeit with a short life span? The latter way of thinking is preferable if you ...

Tips for Buying Protective Clothing 2/18/2016

Buying the right protective gear can be about as fraught as trying to outfit a wedding party. There are all kinds of jobs and potential hazards to consider, not to mention some hefty ...

How to prevent niggling workplace injuries that cost time 2/4/2016

We all hear about the workplace tragedies that make the papers and take a huge toll on families and employers alike.

Strategic Noise Management Tips for Mining Sites 1/13/2016

Bulldozers, scrapers, trucks, excavators, draglines, conveyors, not to mention blasting; mines dig up more ways to assault our senses than most industries.

Australian Chamber welcomes historic agreement on climate change 12/17/2015

The global agreement on climate change at the COP21 meeting in Paris was welcomed by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 14 December 2015 as a pragmatic and positive ...

How to keep your forklift drivers safe 12/16/2015

So you want me to drive a high powered vehicle that can turn on a ten cent piece, accelerate at high speed forwards and backwards while carrying tonnes of stock, and then stack said ...

Innovative entrepreneurs set to drive Australia's economy 11/26/2015

A report released on 25 November 2015 by the Australian Government highlights the key role innovative entrepreneurship needs to play in transforming the nation's economy.

What are the manufacturing jobs of the future? 11/18/2015

In an earlier article we discussed whether your next manufacturing employee should be a robot.

Anti-dumping reforms to help Australian industry 11/5/2015

Reforms to Australia's anti-dumping system effective from 2 November 2015 will level the playing field for Australian manufacturers and producers.

Why stepping outside your comfort zone is the key to growth 10/8/2015

Well, you could start by asking one of the most successful businesspeople in the world today, Richard Branson. He believes that far too many businesses aren't prepared to take ...

Tips for Buying the Protective Clothing Your Workers Need 10/8/2015

Protective work wear, otherwise known as personal protective equipment or PPE is anything worn by workers to protect them from work-related hazards.

Best practices for maintenance supervisors 10/7/2015

Question: who has the biggest impact on the reliability of your manufacturing production? Is it the machine operators? Is it the workers feeding the line? Or is it the people upstairs ...

$15 million to support drought-stricken QLD farmers deal with pests 9/28/2015

The Australian and Queensland governments are inviting applications for pest control programs in drought affected areas as part of a joint $15 million commitment to tackle pest weeds ...

Why hiring the best person beats hiring the best resume 9/28/2015

"Well, they looked good on paper." If you've ever said that about a recruitment misjudgement you're far from alone. Resumes are designed to make candidates look good; they're ...

Resource industry calls for further changes to workplace laws 9/23/2015

Draft recommendations to improve Australia's workplace relations framework contain some positive proposals but do not go far enough to tackle serious economic challenges facing our ...

The importance of adequate competition for the east coast gas market 9/21/2015

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chairman Rod Sims shared some early insights from the ACCC's inquiry into the east coast gas market in a speech to the Eastern Australia's ...

How to buy a cost effective and efficient CNC milling device 9/21/2015

Milling is one of the most common processes used by industry and machine shops to cut and drill parts into precise, often intricate shapes and configurations. CNC, or computer ...

Futuristic alloys stronger than steel, yet malleable like chewing gum 9/16/2015

UNSW researchers have created an 'instruction manual' for developing metallic glass – an ultra-tough yet flexible alloy described as the most significant materials science innovation ...

5 Tips for Creating an Enviable Workplace Safety Record 9/16/2015

Whether you run an office, warehouse, construction site or factory, your mantra needs to be the same: safety comes first. Workplace health and safety isn't just a nice idea, it's a ...

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