Secure Your Load: A Reminder to Stay Safe Around Forklifts

two people in safety vests standing next to a forklift

Forklifts are an essential tool in many workplaces and can significantly improve operational efficiency. However, forklift operation carries a heightened element of risk, with hundreds of injuries reported every year in Australia. Forklift Safety Day is once a year. Staying safe? That’s every day.

4 Things Every Aussie Should Know About Workplace Safety

a pair of safety glasses, gloves, ear protection earmuffs, and a hard hat sitting on top of a work bench

Workplace safety goes deeper than steel-toe shoes and hard hats, it’s about your overall health and wellbeing, both in the workplace and at home. If you work in warehousing, construction, or manufacturing, your risk of injury is high. Your safety is paramount.

The Reality of Working in a Warehouse: 5 Things You Should Know

A man wearing a grey beanie and puffer vest is standing in a warehouse holding a tablet

In Australia, warehousing is a crucial part of several core industries including retail, food distribution, and manufacturing. As we continue to see a growth in e-commerce and online shopping, the Transport, Postal, and Warehousing industry continues to shine.

The History of Hi-Vis: More Than a Uniform

three young construction workers wearing high visibility vests are smiling and talking to each other

High-visibility clothing (often called hi-vis) is an essential piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that almost all high-risk workers in Australia should be familiar with. Hi-vis clothing is primarily worn by workers in construction, roadwork, mining, manufacturing, transport and logistics, and warehousing.