Safety technologies on show in October

On show this month will be innovations to assist humans and add to their safety. One example is the assisted lift devices that enable objects too heavy for humans to lift to be safely guided by hand from pallet to pallet, or pallet to storage and vice versa.

This and hundreds of other safety and productivity enhancing products and services will be available to view at The Safety Show Sydney and Sydney Materials Handling show being held 23-25 October at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.

Millsom Materials Handling will show its vacuum lifting equipment and cranes that enable a single person to lift boxes, sacks, sheet timber and steel up to 2000 kg. The technology is designed to reduce OHS claims and increase productivity and profitability in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, medical, automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical, glass and window and packaging sites.

Another technology is EcoPick that allows the operator to grip a box, carton or bag with the hands and have 80% of the lifting done for them. No specialised grippers required.

As for gloves, RCR International will introduce a cut-resistant glove that provides the highest level of protection from mechanical risks. The gloves are suitable for metal industries, warehouse and picking lines, the automotive industry as well as glass, plastics and general manufacturing.

Another is Ansell, which will feature a glove developed in response to demand for non-slip hand protection for workers who need a combination of positive grip, advanced chemical protection and comfort throughout work shifts.

The shows will also feature forklifts; powered platform trolleys, maids, carts and tugs; safety workwear including safety glasses; lighting systems; harnesses; speed bumps, bollards and traffic cones using reprocessed tyres; drug and alcohol testing equipment; workplace health and safety management software; paramedical ambulance services; and hand hygiene products and dispensers, to mention a few.

Show attendees will include managers and OHS personnel in mining, construction, civil works, facilities management, manufacturing, hospitality, health care, education, supply chain management, warehousing, transport and local government.

Free workshops and seminars will also be run to acquaint attendees with changed workplace settings and their impacts.

Running at the same time will be CleanScene, a trade show focusing on cleaning and hygiene products and services.

To register or for more information, visit the Safety Show website or Sydney Materials Handling website or call (03) 8672 1200.