A mining contractor suffered a fatal fall from the top of unexcavated overburden. An equipment operator recently plunged to his death from the top of a highwall at an undisclosed mine site...
Category - Personal Protective Equipment
For over 140 years, we’ve been Australia’s leading industrial and safety equipment provider. You’ll find us across the country on construction sites, mine sites, and on desert roads, making sure...
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...
For decades, Blackwoods has been the supplier of choice providing workwear apparel solutions across Australian industry. The Blackwoods range of workwear is a result of partnering with the best...
An Australian mask manufacturer producing millions of medical-grade face masks has reassured Queenslanders it can keep up with demand for face masks from that State. Softmed, a privately owned...
It’s time to level up! NXG’s CUT D LITE is the new benchmark for cut resistant gloves. There’s a wide range to choose from when you’re looking for medium to high risk cut protection. The NXG™ Cut D...
Having quality and reliable breathing apparatus for a mining underground emergency environment should be the number one equipment priority for any mine operator. While we all need food, clothing and...
Identifying why some mineworkers still fail to wear safety eyewear is a perplexing question. When people know and understand the risks of an eye injury but still won’t comply with policy or...
A new smart mining helmet by Canadian based Jannatec Technologies’ may revolutionise mine worker safety in mining through its’ smart capabilities. The helmet will serve as a connected device...
Innovative injection moulding technology in the latest addition of the uvex pheos family delivers outstanding protection, wearer comfort and workplace compliance. The new generation uvex pheos...
Honeywell has announced a new satellite-based connected solution that has been designed to help monitor the location and safety of workers in remote locations. The Personal Tracker utilises Iridium’s...
Put your sunnies on! The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is encouraging the community to choose the best protection for their eyes. In Australia, sunglasses must be sold with the...
