Big Safety's Blog

How many Jerry Cans can fit in the Dangerous Goods Storage Cabinets?

We are often asked how many Jerry Cans can fit in our range of Justrite flammable and corrosive goods storage cabinet. So below are the dimensions ...

How many Jerry Cans can fit in the Dangerous Goods Storage Cabinets?

We are often asked how many Jerry Cans can fit in our range of Justrite flammable and corrosive goods storage cabinet. So below are the dimensions ...

Measuring Injuries in the Construction Injury

You can't manage want you don't measure. We have heard it many times before. But is your workplace running the numbers. Do they know what the criti...

Hard Hat Life Span - When does a hard hat need to be replaced

What is the life span of a hard hat? There is a lot of confusion around the life span of hard hats, or when a hard hat needs to be replaced. Hopefu...

Hendra Virus Protective Equipment

How do I reduce the risk of becoming infected? Hendra virus is a public health concern and can create substantial workplace health and safety issue...

What is the Hendra Virus?

In September 1994, a prominent Queensland horse trainer Mr Vic Rail, his stablehand, and most of his horses fell ill to a sudden and mysterious ill...

What is the in-use life span of a Hard Hat? When should I replace my hard hat?

When a hard hat shows signs of wear and tear to either the helmet shell and the harness it should be replaced. It should also be replaced after any...

Emergency Deluge Safety Showers and Eye Washes Explained

Is your worksite covered?   Many clients are unclear about exactly what standards are required for an Emergency Deluge Safety Shower. This article...

Creating a safety awareness culture within your organisation to motivate members to wear PPE

A challenge for any person responsible for the occupational health and safety within their workplace is not only ensuring that they are up-to-date ...

Safety Glasses – It is better to read this article than lose your sight!

Imagine what it would feel like to never be able to see again?   Eye injuries are a significant cause of lost working days throughout Australia, p...

Workwear and Hi Vis Safety Clothing Standards

Personal protective clothing can be defined as any item of clothing which is used by employees and others to reduce their exposure to hazards in th...

Safety Harness and Height Safety Fall Protection

  The recent death of a man at Maroubra, NSW Australia from a fall related incident is a timely reminder to treat working at heights seriously. Y...

How To Prevent Hearing Loss in the Workplace

Hearing loss is a real and serious threat to the health and well being of employees who work in high risk noise environments. Statistics have show...