Hazardous goods > Handling

HACA video promotes asbestos safety

25 November, 2016

A NSW Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) video has been designed to educate people who live and work in regional areas, where asbestos can be found in rock, sediment and soil.


3M asbestos/dust respiratory kit

28 September, 2016

3M has a convenient respiratory kit designed for asbestos removal and environments containing dust.


Michell Instruments S8000RS chilled-mirror hygrometer

21 September, 2016

The Michell Instruments S8000RS chilled-mirror hygrometer offers accuracy of ±0.1°C, with a wide measurement range of -90 to +20°C dewpoint.


Tougher asbestos controls demanded

14 July, 2016

After asbestos was detected on a major Brisbane construction site this week, Queensland is calling on the Commonwealth to step up its efforts to prevent the importation of materials that may contain asbestos.


New chemicals database

06 July, 2016

A new chemicals database of over 4500 chemicals classified under the GHS is now available.


Proposed changes to Dangerous Goods Code open for public consultation

04 July, 2016

Have your say: possible changes to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail are now open for public consultation.


Gas company safely punching above its weight

10 June, 2016

SupaGas is safely and rapidly puncturing hundreds of its gas cylinders each day thanks to Enerpac hydraulic tools.


Tecpro V22 Dust Cannon dust suppression unit

12 May, 2016

The Tecpro V22 Dust cannon is a dust suppression unit designed to use saline or salt water to control dust, suitable for the materials handling, ship loading and mining sectors.


Ausgrid up for grabs, but bidders must commit to safe removal of asbestos: ETU

18 April, 2016

Around a thousand electrical panels containing asbestos have been installed at Ausgrid substations in NSW since 2007, but the ETU is calling on bidders for the electricity distributor to commit to the safe removal of the asbestos.


Red Lion E3 I/O module platform

23 March, 2016

Red Lion has launched the E3 I/O module platform, a high-density I/O system with hardened metal enclosures and powerful communication options for industrial applications.


A&D Weighing EK-EP intrinsically safe weighing balances

29 January, 2016

A&D Weighing's EK-EP Series is a compact weighing balance that is suitable for all users who need to perform precise weight measurement in potentially hazardous environments or where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapours or liquids are present.


BOC F3VIPR high-pressure cylinders range

21 December, 2015

BOC has launched the F3VIPR range of high-pressure cylinders that improves productivity by eliminating hassles associated with acquiring, fitting and maintaining a separate regulator.


Automated screening of wastewater eliminates OHS hazards

13 November, 2015

An automated extractor that screens wastewater in a rural NSW township not only has improved the treatment system, but also OHS hazards for operators.


Sundström asbestos respirator kit

01 October, 2015

The Sundström asbestos kit from Safety Equipment Australia comprises a silicone respirator, particle filter, pre-filters and accessories, all housed in a handy kit box with a sturdy carry handle.


National plan to reduce the risk of asbestos

31 August, 2015

State and Territory Ministers have endorsed a National Plan on Asbestos Safety and Eradication.


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