Why is an Overhead Door Protector Important?
In a fast-paced work environment, it is no secret that efficiency is always the top priority. The whole supply chain needs to be productive, from
Mitigating Risk Using Bollards
The bollard is “a short, sturdy vertical post” which has been used since the 17th century, for over 200 years, on quaysides to help moor
Safety Principle to Applying in a Warehouse Environment
Implementing warehouse safety strategies has numerous advantages that are often not acknowledged. When safety procedures are well implemented there are major benefits such as higher
Managing the Risk of Awkward Loads
Forklifts are used primarily for moving heavy objects relatively easily to different locations. This helps to increase productivity and prevent hazardous manual handling injuries caused
Safety Colours: How They Are Used To Protect You In The Workplace
Colours play an important role in enhancing the safety of individuals in public places as well as other work settings. Eye-catching colours can be used
5 Keys to Effective Warehouse Safety Management
It is well-know that warehouse accidents are more common than they should be and the most serious accidents relate to forklifts. Warehouse managers are responsible
The Most Essential Elements of a Traffic and Pedestrian Management Plan: Best Practices & Workplace Safety Guidelines
A workplace traffic management plan that is pedestrian-friendly is essential for every organisation to help communicate the management of traffic risks. It can provide procedures
What are the Valid Reasons for Termination
Workplace accidents impact on productivity and the bottom line. If a workplace has ensured that they have met all their due diligence by providing the
CASE STUDY: Qanstruct Pty Ltd/Linfox
Qanstruct Pty Ltd / Linfox Verge Safety Barriers recently supplied and installed a project for Qanstruct at the new Linfox facility in Kemps Creek (Western
The Invisible Dangers in Enclosed Spaces
It is common knowledge that moving forklifts can kill, but so can those gas or fuel-powered engines that are left idling and producing the poisonous
What Does Accident Prevention Mean: A Practical Guide That Can Make Your Workplace Safer
What does accident prevention mean? Accident prevention are measures that are planned and implemented to minimise injuries or deaths caused by hazards in a specific
High-Risk Licence Verse Skill Level
Under the SafeWork Australia’s Model WHS Regulations, particular types of work have been identified as being hazardous; requiring specific skills, capabilities and licences. These work
Reducing Loading Dock Hazards with a Systems Approach
A loading dock or loading bay is an area of a building where goods vehicles are loaded and unloaded. They are commonly found on commercial
Vehicle Restraints and Fall-through Accidents
A systems-based approach uses a standardised set of management steps that are sequential and may be applied to any major undertaking, that dictates that principal
Australian Forklift Training Courses
Australian forklift training courses are very similar to forklift training courses from other countries. However, they differ in the authority that issues the forklift driver’s
What Equates Reckless Endangerment?
What is Reckless Endangerment? State laws will differ in the precise definition of what constitutes reckless endangerment, which is a range of conduct that poses a
What to Consider When Designing a Forklift Charging Station
Are you planning on a forklift charging station design and then build a charging station from the ground up? Or planning on converting an existing
Loading Dock Safety Solutions
Loading docks are the areas in facilities where goods are loaded and unloaded. As these points are used to pass heavy loads from one place
Stability and the Strength of the Structure
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice: Managing risk of plant in the workplace (2016) requires workplaces to implement effective safety management through risk control measures,
Improving Safety in Stadiums and Arenas
Australia is a sports-loving nation and home to many world class stadiums and arenas. These are the places where games of tennis, cricket, Australian Rules
The Benefits of Separately-bolted Safety Barriers and Gates
Benefits of Having Separately-bolted Barrier Segments and Gates Rather than the Continuous Setup A set up of separately-bolted safety barriers and gates can make a