Real estate and property management may not seem like a dangerous profession for those not involved in the industry. But dig a little deeper and it’s clear that many of the tasks agents and managers undertake every day can be classified as high risk. The combination of visiting private properties, meeting with strangers, and working […]
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3 Important Reasons Why Your Preschool or Childcare Centre Should Install an Access Latch
If you’re working with young children in a kinder, preschool or childcare centre, you’ll no doubt be used to entering and exiting via a MagnaLatch® childproof gate system. While for most of us, this is something we probably just do on autopilot, for people of short stature and those in a wheelchair, it can be […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of Gender Neutral Toilets for an Inclusive Community
Today, governments, organisations and community groups across Australia are taking positive steps towards providing accessible and inclusive places for all. However, there is still much that can be done. One aspect that has sparked plenty of discussion of late is the need for gender neutral toilets in workplaces and public spaces. While current legislation does […]
Read MoreWorking Alone on a Building Site? Here’s 3 Reasons You Need a Personal Duress Alarm
If you’re a builder, electrician, plumber or any other tradie, chances are you or someone on your team will be required to work alone on site at times. Safety is paramount for lone workers, as any accident or emergency has the potential to cause serious harm due to the lack of co-workers available to provide […]
Read MoreBlue Disabled Car Park Bollards: Why the Height and Colour Matters
When planning and designing public spaces, providing equal access to all is now a key aim—and this is where the Universal Design (UD) concept is helpful. However, with such a wide variety of people with various levels of ability, unfortunately at times certain groups can slip through the cracks and not have their needs adequately […]
Read MoreHow AccessLatch Improves Accessibility to Fenced Community Playgrounds
Most parents of small children would agree that the growing trend towards fenced community playgrounds is a positive move. The addition of a safety gate system such as MagnaLatch provides peace of mind, as it offers an additional layer of safety to prevent children from getting lost or wandering into a dangerous situation, such as […]
Read MoreHow a Personal Duress Alarm Protects Lone Workers at Heights and in Confined Spaces
For those working at heights or in confined spaces, the risk of accident and injury is high—especially for employees who are working alone. So if your workforce includes lone workers who are operating in high-risk situations such as heights and tight spaces, it’s critical that you take targeted steps to minimise the harm. One way […]
Read MoreHere’s Why You Should Install an AccessLatch to Your Swimming Pool Safety Gate
As a sun-loving nation, we love a dip in the pool. Whether joining the crowds at the community pool or soaking up the sun and having fun with family and friends in our own backyard, a swim is a perfect way to spend a hot summer’s day. However, swimming pools can also be dangerous, which […]
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Lone Care Workers with a Personal Duress Alarm
In our community, many carers such as aged care workers, disability support workers and personal care workers support their clients in the person’s own home. Often, this involves working independently and may require them to travel to multiple locations each day. Working alone on private property means that the likelihood of personal injury from accidents […]
Read More3 Key Benefits of Installing an AccessLatch at Your Preschool or Early Learning Centre
When you work with or care for children, childproof gates are a must. Across Australia, they are used in community playgrounds, preschools, kindergartens and childcare centres are highly effective at keeping children safe and ensuring compliance with the relevant safety and legal regulations and requirements. Magnalatch® is a trusted brand and popular choice for childproof […]
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