Hazardous goods

Reminder on new asbestos licences in WA

21 May, 2010

WorkSafe WA has issued a reminder that asbestos licensing will soon change, and business operators have only days in which to ensure they have the correct asbestos removal licence.


Exair Long Super Air Knives

20 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

Exair’s Long Super Air Knives produce a laminar sheet of airflow to blowoff, dry or cool wide surfaces up to 2438 mm. The compact, energy-efficient design minimises compressed air use by entraining 40 parts room air to one part compressed air, suitable for use on wide parts, webs and conveyors.


Ramex retractable, manual- and motor-rewind hose reels

20 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia

The Ramex range of retractable, manual-rewind and motor-rewind reels is available in standard AISI 304 stainless steel, powder-coated steel or, where higher standards of hygiene and chemical resistance are required, in AISI 316 stainless steel and are suitable for any worksite.


WorkCover NSW issues alert on storing explosives

13 May, 2010

Following an incident where a man was seriously injured from a spark igniting a detonator, WorkCover NSW has issued an alert on safely storing explosives.


Turck Interface and Intrinsic Safety Quick Reference Guide

13 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

The Turck Interface and Intrinsic Safety Quick Reference Guide provides an overview of the company’s intrinsically safe products, including switching amplifiers, analog I/O, solenoid drivers, rotational speed monitors and relay and power supplies.


WorkSafe help for council planners

03 May, 2010

WorkSafe Victoria is providing more information about Major Hazards Facilities to councils, to help planners with new developments.


Repeated call for asbestos ban

29 March, 2010

Calls for a global ban on all forms of asbestos have again been voiced by an international medical society.


Hughes emergency safety showers and eyebath/facewash units

18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Spill Station Australia

The Hughes emergency safety showers and eyebath/facewash units are used in industry and laboratories to wash off contamination in the event of a chemical spillage.


Enware SafeEquip Imbiber environmental spill capture system

18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd

The Enware SafeEquip Imbiber environmental spill capture system captures spills and won’t release waste into either land or water.


Spill Station emergency pre-insulated tank shower

18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Spill Station Australia

Spill Station’s emergency pre-insulated tank shower incorporates a 1200 L tank to deliver a guaranteed flow of warm water for up to 15 min even when the mains supply has been disrupted.


Exair Heavy Duty Dry Vac industrial vacuum cleaner

17 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

The Exair Heavy Duty Dry Vac is an industrial vacuum cleaner designed to vacuum high volumes of dry materials in less time than ordinary vacuum cleaners.


Enware Safe-Equip spill prevention and containment berms

17 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd

Safe-Equip drive-in/drive-out spill prevention and containment berms are constructed for rapid deployment in applications involving hazardous fuels, chemicals and liquids.


Enware SafeEquip relocatable safety stations

16 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd

The SafeEquip relocatable safety stations can be used to provide emergency aid where it is needed and can be customised to the safety needs of particular sites and industries. The standard components of fire extinguisher, eyewash, spill kit and first aid are compactly integrated into a Firerack trolley.


Warnings about importation of Tremolite asbestos wall tiles

03 March, 2010

A safety alert has been issued by NSW WorkCover following the recent importation from China of decorative wall tiles that were found to contain Tremolite asbestos, which is a prohibited hazardous substance.


Tradespersons still at risk of asbestos exposure

19 February, 2010

Safe Work Australia has issued a warning to tradespeople about the dangers of working with asbestos.


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