Australian fresh produce supplier Premier Fruits Group relies on the safety features of Toyota forklifts for the management of its packing, distribution and warehousing demands. [ + ]

A 110 t transfer station was safely installed at a site in the north of Western Australia using a 300-tonne modular spreader beam. [ + ]

A Pilbara-based crushing plant in Western Australia has reduced its manual handling risks after implementing a wear liner system by Kinder & Co.

SICK has developed the S3000 Anti Collision safety laser scanner for mobile applications which allows two or more industrial trucks to be used in one narrow aisle for the first time due to a sensing range of up to 15 m. [ + ]

Mobile camera technology and remote monitoring systems are experiencing a rise in interest and usage by first responders for surveillance and public safety. [ + ]

Nelson Pine Industries' plant in New Zealand operates 24/7 and has the capacity to process one million cubic metres of forest product per annum. As the ageing plant was in need of an upgrade, Nelson Pine called on Rockwell Automation to develop a solution that integrated control and safety while minimising production downtime. [ + ]

RMIT University researchers have created flexible and stretchy sensors that can be placed on safety clothing or the skin to detect dangerous gases. [ + ]

A small team at SA Water set out to design a solution to enable safe boat access, as they couldn't find a suitable product in the market to address a recurring problem.

Two companies from the construction sector have each entered into an enforceable undertaking to spend a total of $570,000 on industry-wide education material and training programs after WorkSafe issued charges against the companies following workplace incidents in Victoria in 2013. [ + ]

Port Kembla Coal Terminal has a strict fire safety protocol in place, which requires up to nine heavy cylinders, each weighing 121 kg, to be regularly lifted from ground level to a height of 20 m for ongoing maintenance. [ + ]

With diverse work environments comes a multitude of different issues that can affect workers and their safety on the job. Recognising this, and with the aim of decreasing workplace incidents, Crown Equipment has focused on developing courses and initiatives that make its safety messages personal and relevant. [ + ]

Bega Cheese has invested in Tawi vacuum-assisted lifting systems and Protema hoists from Kockums Bulk Systems to improve safety at its manufacturing plant. [ + ]

DoneSafe was recently approached by housekeeping outsourcing organisation Silk Hospitality to provide its safety software solution. [ + ]

Lend Lease has launched a new industry partnership with MATES in Construction in Sydney. [ + ]

Four Konecranes Rail Mounted Gantry RMGs will go into operation as part of expansion and modernisation projects at Pacific National's Sydney and Melbourne intermodal terminals.