Increasing Warehouse Security
3 bulletproof methods of increasing your warehouse security Warehouse robberies are all too common. In April 2019, beauty vlogger and makeup artist, Jeffree Star, had
The Human Factor of Forklift Safety
Human factors also impact forklift safety. While the workplace risks have implications on safety, a worker’s personal conditions, impact on their ability to work safely.
Is the Risk Worth the Cost?
Forklifts are among the most frequently used pieces of equipment in the workplace; because they are small compact machines, designed to navigate very narrow aisle and
The Real Costs of Non-Compliance
Many workplaces are under the fallacy that once an incident or injury occurs in their workplace they are covered by insurance and it will have
The Hidden Dangers of Forklifts
Forklifts and industrial lifting trucks are essential to efficiency in logistics operations, and are high risk with hidden dangers; particularly for those pedestrians working alongside them. They are used to lift,
See Us At the Workplace Health & Safety Show May 2019
The Workplace Health & Safety Show is to be held at the International Convention Centre, Sydney 22-23 May 2019. An exciting addition to the safety
Legal Consequences of Omitting Safety
“Before you jump over a puddle you assess the risk and consequences, decide if the risk and consequences are worthwhile. If so, you consider your
4 Strategies for Managing Safety in the Workplace
Strategy #1 – Ensure Safety in Your Workplace SafeWork Australia reports that work-related injury and disease cost our community $61.8 billion a year, with an average
The Irony of Forklifts
Forklifts and industrial lifting trucks are central to logistics operations, and are high risk; particularly for those working alongside them. They are used to lift,
7 Ways to Improve Pallet Racking Safety in Your Warehouse
In warehouses, pallet rack damage is a major workplace health and safety issue. In a busy warehouse environment, the risk of forklift collisions or accidents
3 Safety Strategies to Win The War On Workplace Injuries
Between 2003 and 2016, 3,414 workers died in Australian workplaces. As of November 26, 115 people have died at work in 2018 alone. This is
Cost of forklift accident Vs cost of prevention
Forklift near misses happen everyday and most go unrecorded. Accidents can happen just far too quickly. Possible scenarios Forklift hits main conveyor line halting dispatch
CASE STUDY: AUSTRALIA POST- MELBOURNE GATEWAY FACILITY
Verge Safety Barriers helps businesses solve their workplace safety issues by upgrading traffic management plans and installing appropriate products to create a safe working environment.
Safety Barriers in Car Park Areas
Back in 2014, the Royal Automobile Association (RAA) reported a significant increase in the number of car park accidents in Australia. Around 53 percent of
CASE STUDY: KERRY INGREDIENTS
Verge Safety Barriers helps businesses solve their workplace safety issues by upgrading traffic management plans and installing appropriate products to create a safe working environment.
Staying Safe at Night with Safety Barriers
Most people would associate safety barriers with roads and pedestrians. This product is one of the most important roading inventions of all time because it
Negligence in the Workplace: Consequences, Rights, and Obligations
A workplace accident can be a nightmare for everyone involved. Whether you are an employer, employee, safety officer, or supervisor any untoward incident in the
Where to Use Expandable Barriers
If you go to concerts or big sporting matches, then you’ve most probably seen a barrier for crowd control. Note, however, that this heavy cold-looking
CASE STUDY: USG BORAL
Verge Safety Barriers helps businesses solve their workplace safety issues by upgrading traffic management plans and installing appropriate products to create a safe working environment.
How Barriers Can Reduce the Accident Rate in Your Warehouse
Accidents happen. It’s just a part of life. But when it comes to business, there are steps and measures to avoid costly accidents. Warehouse accidents can
7 Tips for Choosing the Right Safety Barriers for Your Needs
The transport, postal, and warehousing industries suffered the most workplace injuries in the past decade. It’s estimated that 26% of all the workplace-related fatalities come from these