Dust: an explosive risk
19 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaTo many, dust can seem harmless but Graeme Cooper, Managing Director of Tecpro Australia (the company recently won the 2012 Australian Bulk Handling Review Award for Dust Control, Technology, Application or Practice in partnership with the University of Wollongong), comments on the reason why mitigating the risk of dust explosion is so important.
Confined space entry - a few words from a wise supervisor
17 June, 2013 by Mike Platek* | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific CorporationGlobally, there are a wide range of laws concerning work in confined spaces with generally the same intent, which is to protect workers when they enter such spaces. They lay out training guidelines and entry procedures and, in most cases, explain the hazards associated with entry. Where the information falls short is the experiences of the people that actually enter the spaces to do the work and the supervisors that oversee it. On-the-job training is a valuable asset that needs to be shared more often.
Ventis Slide-on Pump gas-detection instrument
22 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific CorporationThe Ventis Slide-on Pump is suitable for workers who primarily use the Ventis MX4 multigas detector for personal protection but occasionally require an instrument pump for confined space entries.
Dräger X-dock 5300/6300/6600 test and calibration station
13 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Draeger Australia Pty. Ltd.The Dräger X-dock series allows automatic bump testing and calibration at reduced test gas consumption and short test duration. At the same time, the networked database system provides extensive documentation and evaluation.
Research finds prototype generators emit less CO
22 April, 2013Portable electric generators retrofitted with off-the-shelf hardware by the University of Alabama (UA) emitted significantly lower levels of carbon monoxide (CO) exhaust, according to the results of tests conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Health and safety award for gas detection solution
28 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific CorporationIndustrial Scientific has announced that its gas detection as a service solution, known as iNet, was recognised as ‘Health & Safety Initiative of the Year’ at the Gulf Coast Oil & Gas Awards held in Texas last month.
FLIR GF306 infrared camera
29 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIRThe FLIR GF306 infrared camera detects and visualises SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) and 25 other harmful gases.
Improving the underground working environment
17 October, 2012 | Supplied by: pitt&sherryThe recent classification of diesel emission as a carcinogenic by the World Health Organization signals the need for Australian mining operations to review their mine ventilation risks and immediately implement any necessary actions that reduce the contingent health risk for Australian underground mining personnel.
The importance of CO2 monitoring system in pub cellars
15 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Hoshizaki LancerCylinders storing carbon dioxide and nitrogen - which are used to carbonate beer and soft drinks - can be dangerous if they develop leaks, particularly when stored in enclosed spaces like cellars and cool rooms.
Geelong company fined after pub death
15 October, 2012A Geelong company has been convicted and fined $80,000 following the death of a worker who was overcome by carbon dioxide gas in the cellar of a Birregurra hotel.
Ampcontrol IQguard fixed toxic and combustible gas detection range
30 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol ElectronicsAmpcontrol has released the IQguard range of fixed toxic and combustible gas detection instruments.
RIS Syncron construction and mining workplace safety compliance audit service
28 August, 2012 | Supplied by: RISsafety Pty LtdHeight and confined space workplace safety provider RIS has launched a ‘one-stop shop’ construction and mining workplace safety compliance audit service, called Syncron, which will indemnify individual construction companies and mine operators against prosecution for noncompliance irregularities emanating as part of its service offering.
Respiratory protection against exposure to diesel particulate
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsOn 12 June 2012, the International Agency for Research for Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organisation (WHO), changed its classification of diesel exhaust from Class 2A (probably carcinogenic to humans) to Class 1 (carcinogenic to humans).
Gas-arc specialty manifolds from CAC Gas & Instrumentation
27 July, 2012 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & InstrumentationGas-arc specialty manifolds, from CAC Gas & Instrumentation, are designed for applications where an uninterrupted gas supply is required for gas analysers, process applications and critical calibration gas systems.
Michell Instruments MIC0005-IS intrinsically safe field display
24 July, 2012 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdMichell Instruments’ MIC0005-IS intrinsically safe field display provides an easy-to-install solution where a local display is required directly in hazardous areas.
