Blog posts tagged with 'workplace safety'

Safety is a top priority in any workplace, and protective workwear is crucial in keeping workers safe from on-the-job hazards. While all workwear must meet safety standards and regulations, there are significant differences between certified and compliant workwear. It is essential to understand why certified workwear is safer than compliant workwear. By understanding the benefits of certified workwear, you can make informed decisions about choosing the correct workwear to keep yourself and your colleagues safe in the industry.

Reflective tapes play a crucial role in workwear of various industries, with standard tape, perforated tape, and segmented tape being the most widely used types. Reflective tape enhances visibility in low light conditions, perforated tape facilitates air circulation to keep workers cool in hot environments, and segmented tapes are lightweight as they are heat sealed on and provide enhanced movement and flexibility. These types of tapes enhance safety and productivity in different industries by addressing specific needs and requirements.

Bool PT brand ambassador, Mark Inglis, sits down with our category manager, Dean Smith, in a tell all story about his arc flash incident and the impact this had on his family and close community.

Fire Resistant workwear brands are relied upon to provide the safest protection against onsite hazards, including low light sources, intense heat, open arcs, chemicals, or static hazards on Australia’s most danger-prone sites. Perhaps most importantly, FR workwear protects against ‘flash fire’ and ‘arc flash’ events which, although avoided, when occur can be fatal. Understanding the risk and potential for injury will assist in assessing the need for protection.

It is believed that electrocution was previously considered the number one cause of fatalities in the electrical industry. However, extensive research has revealed that arc flash incidents resulting in burns are, in fact, responsible for more casualties. Companies and organisations have taken proactive steps to continue to educate their employees and promote awareness of arc flash hazards in the workplace.

In the demanding environments of Australian industries such as mining, construction, energy, electrical, and oil & gas, FR workwear must withstand extreme conditions while providing continuous protection. Ensuring the longevity of these garments is crucial for both safety and cost-effectiveness. This blog explores strategies for maximising the lifespan of FR workwear, highlighting the durability and advantages of Bool Parvotex fabric.

Unlike standard workwear garments, the fabric composition of flame resistant fabrics varies drastically, depending on purpose and region. Traditionally in Europe and America, FR garments have been thick and heavy; however, such garments in hot Australian conditions would not suffice. Blends of cheaper, less wear-resistant fibres are also commonplace. Although such garments, when new, may pass specific FR standards and achieve comparable ratings, their degradation occurs sooner, rendering the garment less safe to wear over its lifespan.

Parvotex is uncompromised protection against unforeseen open electric arc incidents and flash fire events. No other FR fabric can boast high levels of fire resistance alongside superior comfort and breathability. This all stems from the yarn composition, with our Parvotex fabric boasting a 32% cotton content blended with Kaneka and Kururay Vectran®, the perfect solution for Australia's hot and humid climate.

The combination of mask mandates, alcohol consumption and passenger stress created an unprecedented surge in disruptive passenger behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic, severely impacting cabin crew safety and wellbeing for the airline industry.

Effective leadership goes beyond directing a team; it requires fostering curiosity, empowering individuals, and creating an environment where innovation thrives, particularly in OHS where balancing compliance with human-centred engagement is crucial.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation present both benefits and threats to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace, according to a recent government report.