Confined spaces

Simtronics GD1 C02 open path toxic gas detector

28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Prodetec Pty Ltd

The Simtronics GD1 C02 open path toxic gas detector, with laser-based line of sight, can be used for the detection of carbon dioxide (CO2) toxic gases.


CAC Gas GDS-100 gas distribution system

22 September, 2010 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & Instrumentation

The GDS-100 gas distribution system is designed for gas detection docking stations and bump test stations. Designed for simplicity and flexibility, it allows those using gas detection docking stations or bump test stations to upgrade to large-volume cylinders.


Anri Instruments & Controls CO2 Cellarwarn gas monitor

30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Anri Instruments & Controls Pty Ltd

The CO2 Cellarwarn gas monitor is suitable to detect carbon dioxide in ambient air to safeguard workers in confined spaces.


Fanquip purging fans

03 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Fanquip

The Fanquip purging fans are designed to expel gases typically found in confined spaces where toxic and carcinogenic gases can be present.


Employee fined over fumes explosion

31 May, 2010

A South Australian man has been fined over injuries sustained by fellow workers when he lit a cigarette lighter in close proximity to flammable gases in his workplace.


Vesda Eco smoke and gas detection system

21 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Xtralis Pty Ltd

Combined with a Vesda aspirating smoke detection system, the Vesda Eco reliably detects smoke and up to nine different gases to ensure air quality in occupied areas.


Linde G-Tecta range of portable gas detection instruments

13 May, 2010 | Supplied by: BOC Limited

The Linde G-Tecta range of portable gas detection instruments includes multiple or single gases instruments that are suitable to monitor an environment for dangerous gases and oxygen.


Seven lessons to prevent worker deaths during hot-work in and around tanks

07 April, 2010

Research by the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has identified the need for more effective hazard assessments and use of combustible gas monitoring to save the lives of workers engaged in hot-work.


Biosystems ToxiPro gas monitor

18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety

The Biosystems ToxiPro monitor is designed to monitor atmospheric hazards and is fully serviceable and re-usable.


Man dies delivering beer in country hotel

12 March, 2010

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the death of a man in the cellar of a country hotel as he was delivering beer.


Panametrics DF-140E oxygen analyser

27 January, 2010 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

The Panametrics DF-140E oxygen analyser is designed to provide dependable and accurate oxygen measurements in a wide variety of environments, including outdoors (with Type 4X enclosure) and in explosive environments (with Type 7 remote-sensor enclosure).


Sperian Protection Australia Biosystems IQ6 docking station

15 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety

The Biosystems IQ6 docking station is fully automated to perform bump tests and calibration, if necessary, of Biosystems PhD6 gas detectors.


Confined space safety failings cost a life and $500,000 for tank cleaning company

07 January, 2010

WorkSafe Victoria has warned companies and workers of the dangers of working in confined spaces following the conviction and $500,000 fine served on a tank cleaning company after the death of one of its workers.


Just owning the safety equipment is not enough to save you

02 January, 2010 by Paul Stathis

People are injured and killed when working in confined spaces, despite all of the warning, detection and protection equipment available. Safety regulators all around the world can accurately pinpoint how people are injured or die and the most common environments in which injuries and deaths occur. So with all those statistics about working in confined spaces and control measures, why do injuries and deaths still occur?


Educating OHS students about confined spaces

11 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Protector Alsafe

Protector Alsafe and Victoria University (VU) collaborated to provide an opportunity for a group of Diploma of OHS students to have a ‘hands-on’ approach in the investigation of a mock confined space incident.


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