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Australia's Largest Manufacturer of PPE & Workplace Safety Products providing News & Guidance on Occupational Health and Safety for OH&S and HSE Professionals.

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Working on home-based projects can be a great way to spend time. However, it is important to ensure you are equipped with the correct PPE for the task. #safeas #safety #diy #homeimprovement https://t.co/IbtQi3083o

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While OHS negligence may simply sound like a legal issue, the real cost is found in human lives. Businesses that fail to comply with workplace OHS laws are letting down workers and their families, potentially fatally. #ohs #whs #workerscompensation https://t.co/A9N8123zh9

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Surfing and the workplace may seem worlds apart, but big wave surfer and MMA fighter, Richie ‘Vas’ Vaculik says the processes for staying safe have more in common than you might think. #surfing #safetyfirst #ohs #whs https://t.co/HQaV6eWsqK

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In many cities, you can't look at the skyline without seeing a crane. Safe practices for their operation are therefore critical for workers' wellbeing, as well as the general public's safety. #cranes #construction #safetyfirst #sitesafety https://t.co/P5MHtZJPe5

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There's a reason hazard signs come in certain colours and it's not just for consistency - click through to find out how red, yellow, green and blue signs are influencing your behaviour. #colours #signage #hazards #ohs #sitesafety https://t.co/gjgBF2kBlh

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Wondering if all that money you pour into site safety is actually paying off? The answer is a resounding yes. #sitesafety #construction #mining #ohs #whs #ppe https://t.co/ca2jkcKOTn

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Find out how you're most likely to get injured while working in construction. #construction #injuries #fatalities #statistics #labourer #tradie #ohs #whs https://t.co/oNwmavlJZJ

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Do you know the correct procedure to follow when a worker is injured? Click through for info on your immediate and ongoing responsibilities as an employer. #workerscomp #ohs #whs #sitesafety https://t.co/aUM9qTB0X4

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You'll be extra thankful for your respirator when you find out what Roman miners had to use for dust protection 2000 years ago! #rpe #history #mining #construction #ohs https://t.co/ErqUdQ4wc3

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Occupational hearing loss is entirely preventable - click through to find out how to protect your ears at work. #ears #hearingloss #work #injury #ppe #riskassessment https://t.co/6FiyRFoy2f

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Safe Work Australia has published a new guide for working with silica. This guide explains what you must do to keep your workers safe from the risks of respirable crystalline silica (silica dust). Have a read here: https://t.co/WrvRtc9nww

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Australia is heading into an opioid crisis (both illegal and prescription) and the extent of drug use amongst blue collar workers is of increasing concern, especially given the associated safety risks. #OHS #WHS https://t.co/j3jNXTg8dI

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Have a DIY project you've been working on? Don't cut safety corners just because you're at home. Ensure you follow these PPE and safety considerations. #safetyfirst #diy #ppe https://t.co/C147ozLKCH

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Are you seeing more smart PPE and wearable tech on the job? How do you think it will improve safety? #wearabletech #smartppe #artificialintelligence #ohs #whs https://t.co/LUavBi47k4

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Are the chilly mornings freezing your hands? This could be putting you at greater risk of an accident, with cold hands leading to decreased dexterity, sensation and fine motor skills. #winter #coldhands #tradies #construction https://t.co/e7MhCBQN94

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99% of agricultural workers are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent, with UV, diesel engine exhaust, benzene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and wood dust the biggest culprits. #cancer #carcinogens #agriculture #whs #ohs https://t.co/mOWG9CF7tf

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Worker burnout increases the risk of a serious injury by 19%, while also decreasing productivity and job satisfaction. Learn the signs of burnout and how to prevent it here. #burnout #work #stress #whs #safety https://t.co/Pn5coBB3x3

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Can't go wrong with a pair of our Stockman gloves. #safeas #ppe #mechanic #tradie #safety

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Not sure if you can wear a beanie with a hard hat? We've got a quick guide to help you understand what you can and can't wear with hard hats. #safetyfirst #hardhats #beanies #whs https://t.co/j5Gl4zARHb

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Your ultimate guide to hard hats: Where, when, why and how to wear them. #hardhats #ppe #safetyfirst https://t.co/Mg3nQ0QTph