Case Studies
New process for chemical decontamination achieves military first
A portable decontamination system of chemical, biological and radiological vapours, liquids and particles is achieving what Scott Safety says is a military first. [ + ]
Safety app proves popular security choice at UQ
Thousands at the University of Queensland are taking safety into their own hands, opting to download the safety app connecting them to campus security and emergency services. [ + ]
A local blueprint fuelling global transport
A partnership between NHP and Refuel International has satisfied stringent safety and hazardous area requirements for an international airport in Vietnam. [ + ]
Fly on friend: repelling birds maintains safety on offshore installations
A bird scaring system is improving the safety of helidecks on offshore installations. [ + ]
Automated screening of wastewater eliminates OHS hazards
An automated extractor that screens wastewater in a rural NSW township not only has improved the treatment system, but also OHS hazards for operators. [ + ]
Bandsaw cuts down injury risks in abattoirs
Bandsaw units from Scott Automation & Robotics incorporate safety technology, which not only provides reassurance to employees, but reduces the chance of worker injury and compensation. [ + ]
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? [ + ]
Fire protection challenge for Melbourne shopping centre
A glass-roofed atrium in one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest shopping centres presented a fire detection challenge solved by Xtralis. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
