Case Studies
Don't be complacent — height safety standards still need to be maintained
Going back 12 to 18 months ago, the height safety industry was abuzz with information, publications and news items about the changes to Australian Standard AS/NZS 5532. But now that the dust has settled, have we all become a little too complacent? [ + ]
Ebola crisis prompts innovative safety suit
A new Ebola protective suit should be available in early 2016 thanks to a collaborative partnership between John Hopkins University and DuPont.
[ + ]'Liquid blanket' for solar panels designed to eliminate the 'DC danger zone'
PVStop is an Australian innovation that is designed to safely deactivate photovoltaic panels in all weather conditions in seconds, mitigating the risk of DC electrocution to emergency services personnel, electrical contractors and all owners of solar panel systems. [ + ]
Safe materials handling solution on steep site
A safe conveying solution for shifting 70 t of soil in a challenging excavation environment was provided by Kennards Hire Lift & Shift in SA.
[ + ]Robot takes away the grunt work and operates safely beside humans
The UR10 robot has helped Swedish food company Orkla Foods streamline production and reduce repetitive and manual lifting for workers without extensive safety installations.
[ + ]Digital security solution helps mitigate business risks
Honeywell's latest digital video security system helps operator efficiency and mitigates business risk, as one Australian and New Zealand company has discovered. [ + ]
Fresh produce supplier opts for safety offered by Toyota
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. [ + ]
Safe lifting in WA
A 110 t transfer station was safely installed at a site in the north of Western Australia using a 300-tonne modular spreader beam. [ + ]
Reducing manual handling in a WA crushing plant
A Pilbara-based crushing plant in Western Australia has reduced its manual handling risks after implementing a wear liner system by Kinder & Co.
[ + ]Sensing more: anti-collision technology for mobile applications
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 surveillance cameras for first responders
Mobile camera technology and remote monitoring systems are experiencing a rise in interest and usage by first responders for surveillance and public safety. [ + ]
Forestry processing plant upgrade for control and 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. [ + ]
Wearable sensors can detect deadly gases and UV radiation
RMIT University researchers have created flexible and stretchy sensors that can be placed on safety clothing or the skin to detect dangerous gases. [ + ]
Safety solution designed for water industry application
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.
[ + ]Construction breaches cause $570,000 silver lining for industry education
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. [ + ]