In 2014–15, automotive electricians and mechanics made 1,760 serious workers’ compensation claims, involving at least one week away from work. The median work time lost was four working weeks and the median compensation paid was $10,300, according to SafeWork Australia. With safety risks in an automotive workshop covering many different areas, including hazardous manual tasks, […]
Become a Product Test Pilot in Paramount Safety’s 13-step Boomerang Laboratory Quality Assurance (BLQA) product development and testing program. When it comes to developing a new product, customer participation is critical. That’s why we at Paramount Safety ask customers to trial our products as part of our rigorous testing regime before they go to market […]
It is the responsibility of the user to always inspect PPE before use to ensure it is in good working condition. Some critical PPE has an expiry or “best before” date, after which its ability to deliver the protection it was designed for is compromised. Safety harnesses, hard hats, disposable respirators and sunscreen are four […]
Strict supply chain management is critical in ensuring effective quality control and products that are sourced from reputable trading partners. ProChoice Safety Gear’s, Bill Vocisano’s job involves travelling the world, inspecting factories, screening contractors and facilitating independent audits to ensure processes and products are of the highest quality. He said these sourcing techniques and years […]
When an angle grinder blade randomly exploded in the hands of 44-year-old construction veteran, Scott Chandler, smashing him in the eye, he was immediately covered in blood. While a guard was installed on the grinder, the near new four-inch blade exploded while the grinder was facing upwards, meaning there was nothing between it and his […]
Benefits of investing in quality PPE and WHS systems include decreased likelihood of worker injury, increased staff productivity, morale and retention rates, and peace of mind that you have done all that is necessary to protect your workers. A cheaper PPE brand may – or may not – save you a few dollars, however it […]
For many, learning a trade will be life-changing, setting them up with a skillset that will keep a roof over their heads for the life. A considered approach to either becoming or hiring an apprentice will help ensure you find the right fit and there are a number of factors to consider. “A carpentry apprenticeship […]
Being a carpenter is one of the most dangerous building and construction trades due to varying work environments and exposure to many other trades and disciplines that carpenters are required to coordinate from a Work Health and Safety perspective. Executive Officer – Safety, of Master Builders NSW, David Solomon informed Pro Choice Safety Gear that […]
