When looking to protect yourself or your staff from airborne contaminants, PAPRs offer high and reliable protection, far exceeding disposable masks. CleanSpace Respirators, proudly made in Australia...
Category - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EcoTek™ is an important technology SW has developed in support of global sustainability initiatives. The new technology dramatically accelerates biodegradability of our nitrile gloves ultimately in...
As Australia’s largest supplier of fit-for-function quality personal protective equipment and safety products, Blackwoods is proud to be the exclusive distributors of a new range of disposable...
INTRODUCING THE BLUNDSTONE #984 – The #984 is the latest addition to the Blundstone safety boot range and is part of their premium XFoot Rubber series. Designed to be the cooler brother of...
As Australia’s largest supplier of MRO, industrial and safety products, Blackwoods is proud to be a business at the forefront of supporting women in the workforce. We continue to work with our...
Taking action on mental health in mining! Did you know that 20% of Australians will experience symptoms of mental illness each year? With the mining sector making up about 2% of the national...
A new Australian standard for gloves released in Australia in December 2020 will apply new performance testing and labeling requirements to safety gloves. AS/NZS 2161.3:2020 (EN388:2016) has now been...
Give your old boots the boot While it may seem unnecessary to change boots that look like they’re still fine to wear, work boots don’t last forever. Boots that have been worn out over time will...
An increased number of individuals and organisations (including major mining companies) have been seeking to import face masks and other types of personal protective equipment (PPE) into Australia...
Queensland business will shore up the state’s ability to produce PPE in the face of pandemics with funding from the Queensland State Government. Acting Premier Steven Miles today visited Tingalpa...
Have you heard about the new standards in cut risks and ratings for safety gloves? Let’s face it, glove material technology and testing methods have significantly improved over the last 15 years. And...
ELASTIC SIDE, LACE UP OR ZIP SIDE – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? The importance of wearing the right safety footwear for the job cannot be underestimated. Australians are now working longer hours...