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Hearing protection workwear, Western Australia

December 7 2014

We are inundated with information about protection from sun, chemicals, large machinery and more in the workplace. But there is one sense and one area of protection where information and protective equipment is often lacking, and that is hearing. It is second-nature to pop on a hat and sunscreen when working out in the elements,…

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Protective workwear for WA conditions

November 28 2014

For those working out in the elements, the sun is one of the most dangerous elements that an employee will need to consider and take action to protect themselves against. Too much sunlight is extremely dangerous for our skin. Instead of a sign of a healthy condition, a tan is actually indicates that the skin…

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Skin safety equipment, Perth, WA

November 21 2014

Workplace safety is fortunately something most employers and workers no longer take for granted but there are still areas where the implementation of safety equipment in Perth, WA, falls a little short, and it’s most evident in summer. Perth has an average temperature of close to 30 degrees Celsius for every day of summer and…

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Considerations when deciding on protective workwear in Perth

October 28 2014

In Australia, there is a basic duty of care for employers in certain fields to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees to ensure their safety at work. When determining the type of workwear Perth employees may need, there are a number of different considerations that need to be taken into account by those…

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Providing the hi vis workwear Perth, WA, workers require

October 20 2014

Hi vis safety clothing is pretty hard to miss on a job site. Those almost-luminous orange, apple green and yellow tops are virtually impossible to not to see, which is why they’re pretty much a necessity to fulfil occupational health and safety requirements across Western Australia. Employers wanting to ensure their workers stand out from the…

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Signs and safety equipment in WA

July 11 2014

Here in WA, safety signs have become a part of everyday life, and no more so than in the workplace. Employers are legally required to display a number of signs, while others are put in place to help reduce the likelihood of an accident or emergency being caused. With the possibility of litigation looming, many…

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When do employers have to provide and pay for safety workwear for Perth employees?

June 11 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require that employers protect their employees from workplace hazards that can cause injury or illness. Controlling a hazard at its source is the best way to protect workers, however there are times when this is not feasible. When engineering, work practice and administrative controls do not provide enough…

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Workplace safety equipment in Perth

May 11 2014

The importance of workplace safety equipment for Perth employees cannot be underestimated. Employers are legally required to put safety measures in place, but where those measures cannot be assured personal protective equipment (PPE) or workplace safety equipment must be supplied and worn by each and every employee and visitor at that workplace. For employees in…

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Hi vis workwear from Hersey’s Safety

April 22 2014

Hi visibility clothing is an established element of personal protective clothing on construction sites and in the transport industry. It was introduced as a way of increasing the visibility of workers where traffic on- and off-site interacts with pedestrians. Hi vis workwear is needed if you work when there is low light and poor visibility,…

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