Prosecution after risky asbestos removal
09 November, 2010A Victorian man who was caught by a WorkSafe inspector doing unlicensed asbestos removal has been convicted and fined $35,400.
Warning to turn off mobile phones when filling up
25 October, 2010An automotive industry body has issued a warning to motorists to switch off their mobile phones when refueling their vehicles.
Tecpro Typhoon jetting head tank washer
28 September, 2010 byThe Typhoon rotating cleaning head tank washer, suitable for large vessels, including food and beverage storage tanks, transport containers and chemical reactors, produces four high-powered jets for good coverage of the tank in a 7 min wash cycle.
WorkSafe WA to keep watch on coating practices
17 September, 2010WorkSafe WA has instigated a program to make businesses that conduct powder-coating activities aware of the dangers associated with it.
Amendments to Queensland Safety and Dangerous Goods Regulations
23 August, 2010A number of changes to the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 and the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulation 2001 commenced recently.
Methods to reduce risk of exposure to nanomaterials
03 August, 2010Safe Work Australia has recently issued two research reports that outline methods to reduce the risk of exposure to nanomaterials in the workplace.
Fluid Components ST75 ATEX- and IECEx-approved flowmeter
23 July, 2010 byThe Fluid Components ST75 flowmeter is now ATEX and IECEx approved for safety in hazardous and potentially explosive plant environments.
Health and safety training increases awareness of asbestos risks, says report
23 July, 2010A Safe Work Australia report has found that workers who are trained in health and safety issues are more likely to be aware of asbestos risks.
Survey identifies high risk of exposure to airborne hazards
22 July, 2010A Safe Work Australia survey has found that a high percentage of workers in Australia are exposed to airborne hazards.
Manufacturing worker burnt by flammable liquid
20 July, 2010An incident north-west of Sydney has served as an unfortunate reminder of the dangers of working with flammable liquids.
Stahl 6149 Toughlux handlamp series
30 June, 2010 byThe 6149 Toughlux series of handlamps has been added to the range of Stahl IEC ex hazardous area equipment (HAE).
SafeWork Australia releases nanotech research reports
28 June, 2010SafeWork Australia recently released two reports on nanotechnology research, looking into material safety data sheets of products containing nanomaterials and detecting airborne particles emitted from carbon nanotubes.
PHAA endorses ETU call for workers to shun uranium mining
15 June, 2010A branch of the Public Health Association of Australia has endorsed a union’s call for workers to shun uranium mining.
Spill Station self-contained emergency tank showers
02 June, 2010 bySpill Station’s self-contained emergency tank showers provide a solution where mains water supply is not available.
Bio-Circle range of bioremedial parts cleaners
01 June, 2010 byThe Bio-Circle range of bioremedial parts cleaners can clean oily, greasy, dirty machine components without the use of hydrocarbon-based solvents, presenting a safer and more comfortable cleaning process than solvent cleaners.
