Case Studies
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Harness for heavy cylinders at coal terminal
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. [ + ]
Targeted safety messages cut workplace incidents
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 prioritises safety with assisted handling equipment
Bega Cheese has invested in Tawi vacuum-assisted lifting systems and Protema hoists from Kockums Bulk Systems to improve safety at its manufacturing plant. [ + ]
Hospitality business staying on top of compliance with safety software system
DoneSafe was recently approached by housekeeping outsourcing organisation Silk Hospitality to provide its safety software solution. [ + ]
