Mine safety amendments take effect
03 May, 2018Amendments to mine and petroleum site safety regulations have now come into effect.
Getting confined spaces back into harmony
14 December, 2017 by Gordon Cadzow, Secretary, Working at Height Association (WAHA)The model code of practice for working in confined spaces is far from being national; therefore, companies need to be aware of the differences that exist across various jurisdictions.
Odalog 7000 MkII NO2 and CO Area Monitor
01 October, 2017 | Supplied by: TechRentalsThe Odalog 7000 MkII is a portable multigas monitor for air quality measurement, logging or personal monitoring in car parks, loading areas and related zones.
KELLER Series D piezoresistive OEM pressure transmitters
11 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe KELLER Series D piezoresistive OEM pressure transmitters are designed for applications in strongly hazardous areas of the gas group II (industry applications).
Safety alert: non-compliant gas monitors
27 June, 2017Workers in the NSW mining and extractives industry are advised that the Nautitech (NTMS) RapidSense Exia methane gas detection unit has been identified by the Resources Regulator as using a different housing to the unit that was tested and design registered.
Scott Safety Protégé SG single gas monitor
01 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Scott SafetyThe Scott Safety Protégé SG is a re-usable, easy-to-use single gas monitor that is configurable to detect 13 different gases.
Ventis Pro Series multi-gas monitors
07 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific CorporationThe Ventis Pro Series multi-gas monitors offer support for additional sensor and language options.
BW Clip4 four-gas portable monitor
06 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Honeywell AnalyticsThe BW Clip4 is a four-gas, portable monitor that can operate continuously for two years without the need to change sensors or charge batteries.
Self-driving truck tested by Volvo in underground mine
12 September, 2016A video has been released of Volvo's self-driving truck undergoing testing in an underground mine for the first time.
Designing safer explosions for miners
07 July, 2016Research to improve safety and risks to surrounding areas by controlling nitrogen dioxide levels during mine blasting is now underway at Murdoch University.
Industrial Scientific Ventis Pro Series Multi-Gas Monitors
18 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific CorporationThe Industrial Scientific Ventis Pro Series Multi-Gas Monitors, which include the Pro4 and Pro5 models, are lightweight wearable instruments that workers can keep at their sides to safely detect gases in their working environments.
BOC DETECTAGAS cylinder gas detection service
24 March, 2016 | Supplied by: BOC LimitedBOC has launched a DETECTAGAS cylinder offer to support the safe detection of toxins and flammable or explosive atmospheres in confined workplaces.
Sitting all day may be worse for your health than you think
22 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSitting for a good part of your day? Maybe you exercise before or after work? New research shows this may not be enough.
Underground bolting rig injuries prompt mine safety investigation
17 March, 2016Almost 100 injuries have been recorded since 2009 due to roof bolting in underground mines. A report authorised by NSW Mine Safety on this safety issue is now available.
Pronal SMARTSHORE shoring system
12 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Air Springs Supply Pty LtdThe Pronal SMARTSHORE is an inflatable shoring system designed for use during trenching or excavation works to provide safety to workers from possible burial from trench cave-ins.
