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All employers have a duty of care to provide their employees and contractors with a safe working environment. Where there is moving machinery and plant items in operation an effective Lockout/Tagout program is a vital component.

The chest strap should be placed directly under the sternum, and the webbing should fit securely under the buttocks. As a rule of thumb, a correct fit should allow a flat hand to be placed behind the leg strap.

MATES in Construction is a national mental health and suicide prevention charity: an industry-based solution for an industry-based problem. MATES' integrated program of training and ongoing support reduces suicide through creating a workplace community of 'mates looking out for mates'.

National Safe Work Month is an important time to reflect on the importance of workplace safety and the wellbeing of our employees. No workplace is entirely risk-free, but it’s important that there are health and safety measures in place to manage these risks.

Heatleys is proud to support National Safe Work Month this October by committing to building a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Every worker is responsible for knowing safety to ensure that they are working safely.

There are safety features designed into workwear that many people aren’t even aware of. For instance, did you know certain industries favour different coloured workwear for specific reasons?

We all know that our feet help us get from A to B, but with every step they’re also absorbing up to twice your bodyweight in force. Any issues with your feet can throw your entire body out of alignment, causing pain and discomfort.

October is National Safe Work Month and this year’s theme is: ‘Think Safe, Work Safe, Be Safe.’

Risk profiles vary depending on the industry, but an underlying commitment to health and safety should be common across all sectors.