Case Studies
Benefits of random drug testing in the meat industry
The meat processing industry encompasses a range of high-risk activities, meaning it is important for staff safety that drug and alcohol testing be carried out. [ + ]
All anchors are not the same — the difference could be life or death
Did you know roof workers' lives could be at risk if the anchors they use are not correct for the application? [ + ]
Local council updates its drug screening processes
A WA Local Council has opted to improve its blanket drug and alcohol testing policy for its staff. [ + ]
Data analytics improves maintenance of essential safety measures
Maintaining essential safety measures (ESM) requires access to analytics and data collation to manage technician performance and track revenue and costs. [ + ]
Safe lifting and positioning technology used at Westfield
The installation of skylights at a busy shopping centre requires technology that enables the process to be carried out safely and efficiently. [ + ]
Clearing the air for production lines
DIGGA Machinery Attachments is using KEMPER technology to ensure a clean air system for its production line. [ + ]
Lend Lease case study: MAM-35 lockout kit installed at Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital
Cirlock was contacted by Lend Lease to provide the Cirlock permanently mounted Lockout System on the Sunshine Coast Hospital project. [ + ]
Roofing technology key to working safely at heights
Technology that enables employees to safely work in hard-to-reach areas on and around roofs is very important for those in the industry. [ + ]
Ergonomic stress reduced by self-supporting handtruck
In its quest to improve the handling of heavy loads involved in moving product cartons, BWS has adopted the self-supporting Rotatruck. [ + ]
'Zero gravity' arms enhance construction safety
Hong Kong-based company Gammon Construction has adopted 'zero gravity arms' to increase safety and decrease its workload. [ + ]
Once you lose your hearing, it's gone forever
Hearing protection is a must in noisy high-risk work environments; however, the use of hearing protectors can at times be compromised due to the need to communicate with co-workers and the need to be aware of your environment with the ability to hear sirens, warning signals, etc. [ + ]
Mitigating risks for lone workers in potentially unsafe situations
The Australia-wide SafeTCard lone-worker safety solution was recently implemented at a federal government agency in order to meet its goals of safety for all, and contributing positively to staff wellbeing and achieving zero harm. [ + ]
Safety central to the Coffs Harbour FIA Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship is an international event that requires a large amount of work to ensure that it runs smoothly and safely. [ + ]
App keeps lone workers safe
Lone working engineers at Ericsson now have access to an app that monitors their safety status. [ + ]
Reducing high-pressure injection injuries for miners
Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) has created a grease pressure release device for Downer, reducing the risk of high-pressure injuries from lubricants. [ + ]
