A fine imposed on a refrigerated transport and storage company after a worker was seriously injured by a forklift has been more than doubled to $50,000. Forklifts are essential in warehouses, factories, and logistics centers. But without proper safety measures, they can become a serious hazard. Every week, at least one worker in Australia is seriou...

Let's analyze the Hierarchy of Control and how it merges workplace safety with risk management, aiming to eliminate and reduce risks in the workplace. The Hierarchy of Control involves a step-by-step approach to creating effective control measures to protect employees and create safer work environments. This system improves work health and saf...

Plus, four Important things to know about Barrier Group's Custom Safety Product Solutions In Australia, the demand for custom safety products and solutions continues to grow, particularly in factory, warehouse, logistics and manufacturing environments. According to Expert Market Research , the Australian warehouse market was worth 19.5 billion AUD ...

Speed Humps are one of the most common types of road safety and traffic control, and for good reason: a 2023 study by Injury Prevention found that using speed humps for traffic management leads to a 77% reduction in fatal, serious, and minor injuries after installation. Wheel stops are similarly impactful, helping to address road and carpark safety...

  A recent report reveals that one-third of road safety accidents occur in public and urban spaces, highlighting the urgent need for effective safety measures in these high-density areas. Public and Urban environments present unique road safety challenges where the interaction of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles significantly elevates the r...

Nick O'Kane, National Sales Manager at Barrier Group , is committed to making Australia a country that champions workplace safety through innovative safety solutions. Helping customers right across Australia, including big warehouses, factories, stadiums and airports, Nick is on a mission to "leave job sites a safer place than when he first meets t...