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 […]
Air quality testing is critical for businesses to ensure they are protecting employees; especially since inhalation of airborne contaminants is the most common cause of chemical exposure. Australian exposure standards have been set for approximately 700 chemicals, however the standards represents a statutory upper limit rather than an exposure which should be considered acceptable, according […]
Incorrect procedures for donning or doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) can cause exposure to hazardous materials and contamination of food or other critical areas, leading to serious health ramifications. Product Development Manager of ProChoice Safety Gear, Brad Rodgers said that the key concern is creating a barrier between wearers’ skin and contaminants, pathogens or […]
Fatigue is causing widespread safety and productivity issues on Australian worksites as a result of sleep-related disorders, internet use before bed, poor diets and excessive alcohol and caffeine consumption. In the past three months, 29 per cent of adults reported making errors at work due to sleepiness or sleep problems, according to the Sleep Health […]
Standards are technical documents that outline requirements, rules or specifications to ensure products, materials, processes or services are consistently fit for purpose. SAI Global’s Director of Knowledge Solutions, Matthew Clark said that “standards are developed to set minimum acceptable performance benchmarks to meet safety requirements and to ensure conformity and consistency.” Standards ‘certification’ is the […]
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 […]
Grinding and welding are the two most common tasks resulting in an eye injury, according to a 2008 report from Safe Work Australia (SWA). The report found that a substantial number of injuries occurred in the presence of PPE with workers saying that foreign bodies went under, over or around the sides of the safety […]
Wearable technology will become increasingly prevalent in PPE thanks to it improving safety management, increasing productivity and offering long-term cost savings by preventing accidents, according to a March 2016 report by Frost and Sullivan. With the increasing mainstream popularity of wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers containing sensors that monitor location, movement, heart […]
