The Clayton, Victoria site of PPG Industries Australia is one of over 100 production centres, which the long-established international manufacturer of industrial products operates around the world

Recently, Safety Solutions magazine spoke at length to Dr Alan Halligan, from the Australian Wood and Paperboard Association, about the real and perceived dangers about the dust generation. Following is an abbreviated transcript of that interview

Occupational Health and Safety compliance looms large as a stumbling block for small business. Despite legislation stating that OHS compliance is mandatory, some small businesses are still failing to take the necessary steps in order to comply

Investing in advanced filtration technology resulted in more than just a cleaner working environment for a Brisbane powder coating company

A recent decision of the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales serves as a timely warning to employers on generic safe work method statements

Why with a world full of available hearing protection do we still have millions of people losing their hearing? Noise in the workplace has been designated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the world's single largest occupational health problem

The University of Missouri - Kansas City in the United Sates is one of four campuses associated with that state's premier public university

When it comes to safety in manufacturing operations, the theory tends to be "better the devil you know". This can sometimes spawn over-engineered solutions, based on older, but proven technologies

ADT Security has been providing retail businesses with safety and security devices for over 100 years and is committed to ensuring its services continue to meet the needs of business owners and is behind the push for increased use of CCTV systems

Recently, Safety Solutions magazine asked readers the question: "What do you think is the most important issue in workplace safety today?"- Following are some of the editor's picks for the most useful answer to the question

Hazardous areas are encountered in a wide variety of industries. Thankfully the science of how to operate safely in such areas is now well understood, though knowing how best to comply with the requirements is something that still causes confusion

Protectelec has developed a new electrical safeguard system designed to prevent electrocution and protect appliances from electrical damage

Living in an increasingly industrialized world, it would be hard to over emphasize the importance of professional protective clothing. While there is more emphasis than ever on the use of protective clothing, the real solution is far from simple

Quick-disconnect couplings can significantly improve the serviceability of fluid systems by saving time, reducing spills and increasing safety for owners, service technicians and manufacturers

Most people know that smoking in bed is a fire hazard. But not many know that having a few beers or glasses of wine before bed can increase their risk of becoming a fire fatality - even with a smoke alarm in the house