Barrier Group launches FlexGuard ™ , a flexible, modular , impact-absorbing polymer barrier system engineered to deliver reliable asset protection and pedestrian segregation in industrial environments. ​ A s industrial sites increasingly integrate automated systems and material handling equipment (MHE) alongside human workers, demand is rising for ...

In industrial environments such as factories, warehouses, logistics facilities, abattoirs, and chemical plants, moving machinery is essential to day-to-day operations. But with that comes a clear responsibility: keeping people safe. Machine guarding isn't just the best practice; it's often a legal requirement. Poor or missing guards remain one of t...

Heavy vehicles and machinery can lead to serious injuries and work-related deaths. From April 2025, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) will run a statewide safety campaign focusing on the transport and warehouse industry. The campaign, primarily focused on mobile plant risks and forklifts, aims to address key safety requirements, includi...

From small local businesses to large national distribution centres where workplace safety is top-of-mind, viewers are being offered a rare behind-the-scenes look into real business safety challenges being solved, and life on the road, one site at a time, by Australian safety solution manufacturer, Barrier Group. "Reps on the Road" spotlights the Ba...

The Cost of Neglecting Workplace Safet y As a business owner , whether you operate a warehouse, factory , or logistics facility, the thought of facing a $75,000 fine due to a safety oversight is sobering. This is not just a financial burden but a reminder of th e human cost of neglecting workplace safety . That's what occurred to a leading plastics...

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...