Albany Community Hospice Golf Day

We were proud to support the 10th annual golf day fundraiser for the Albany Community Hospice on Tuesday 15th November. Our brand ambassador, Glen Jakovich, supported the cause and played in the golf competition along with over a hundred other supporters of the cause. Thanks to everyone involved in the fundraiser.

To read the full story in the Albany Advertiser, click here.

Sydney Safety Show 2011

Dates & Times
Tuesday 25 October 2011        10am - 5pm
Wednesday 26 October 2011     9am - 5pm
Thursday 27 October 2011         9am - 4pm

Venue
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

Australia’s largest workplace health & safety trade show is now open.

Visitors to The Safety Show Sydney are offered an unparalleled opportunity to keep up-to-date with new developments in OHS from the broad range of industry specialists. As well as find out about the lastest in National Workplace Legislation and learn safety solutions for their industry.

This unique opportunity to find the latest OHS products, services and ideas, all conveniently located under one roof, gives visitors a chance to see hundreds of new and innovative ways to improve workplace performance. The co-located Sydney Materials Handling and Bulkex trade shows, as well as The Sydney Safety Conference, further enhance this complete safety event, which will be held Tuesday 25 - Thursday 27 October 2011 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.

If you havent been to this years Sydney Safety Show yet, why not pop in and see the guys on the Steel Blue stand this afternoon - you'll be able to check-out the latest in 100% Comfort, have a chat with the boys from Team Steel Blue and grab a free bottle of Steel Blue water....see you there on stand F06

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Steel Blue is going Green

Steel Blue recognises the importance of our actions on the environment.

Through a greater understanding of waste, Steel Blue are working with our packaging suppliers, customers and consumers to reduce, reuse, recycle and optimise our packaging to help prevent landfill.

Steel Blue has adopted the Australian Packaging Covenant, focusing on the design and disposal of packaging materials. This will improve the conservation of resources and minimise the environmental impact.

To highlight our commitment, Steel Blue has established ‘Green Goals’.

Goal 1:     Optimise the design of packaging to achieve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact without compromising quality and safety

Goal 2:     Increase efficiency of collection and recycling of packaging

Goal 3:     Demonstrate a commitment to implement formal policies and procedures in working with others to improve the design, procurement and recovery of packaging

To ensure we go green and stay green, we have put in place these initiatives:

• RSL (Restricted Substances List) to eliminate usage of chemicals and other substances that would be harmful to the environment and individuals
• Reduce packaging waste and increase recycling
• All boxes are made from recyclable material
• Recycling of office waste
• External of office building painted white and solar tint applied to reduce power usage
• Member to the REACH Convention
• Plus regular new initiatives

Safety Solutions Magazine Publish advice from the Australasian Podiatry Council on how to choose the best safety boots in latest issue:-

 SAFETY SOLUTIONS – August/September 2011  

Below are a few tips from the Australasian Podiatry Council and Steel Blue for foot care in the workplace.

Employers: As an employer you can prevent foot problems at work by:

• Promoting foot health in your workplace;

• Contracting a podiatrist to give a talkon foot care to employees;

• Encouraging your staff members to report foot problems, however minor (eg, safety shoes that rub)

• Looking at the foot health record of your company - multiple foot complaints may suggest the workplace itself is creating foot problems;

• Doing a ‘foot risk assessment’ in the workplace - look for ways to minimise the burden on your employees’ feet. (A podiatrist will able to assist you with assessing workplace foot risks;

• Emphasising to the safety officer or occupational physician that foot complaints should be taken seriously;

• If your employees wear safety shoes, ask yourself: do we stock an adequate range of safety shoes to suit every staff member? If not, outsourcing the supply and fit of safety shoes may be more cost-effective;

• Allowing employees a crossover period when they exchange their old safety shoes for a new pair.

Employees: As an employee, you can maintain your foot health by:

• Being aware of the hazards in your workplace. If you have concerns about foot safety, alert your workplace representative or your employer;

• Reporting any foot pain or discomfort to your employer or safety officer;

• Making sure your shoes are fit for your workplace (eg, safety shoes if applicable);

• Remembering - feet shouldn’t hurt. Sore feet are a sign of problems;

• Visiting a podiatrist if you have foot problems.

• Foot Health Month is held in October each year by the Australasian Podiatry Council to highlight the need for foot care in the community. The council produces kits for the month which include posters, brochures and a range of information and activities on foot health issues. Foot health in the workplace was the theme in 2001 and 2007.

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