Ceiling insulation installer fatality
26 November, 2009
A second electrocution death of an insulation installer in Queensland in the last two months has prompted a series of audits to ensure compliance with the requirements of both OHS and electrical safety legislation.
Turck MZB series Zener diode barriers for hazardous areas
13 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The MZB series Zener diode barriers are designed to limit excess energy before it reaches a hazardous area.
Contractor fined over drilling work near power lines
12 November, 2009
A WA drilling contractor was fined $40,000 over an incident in which he received an electric shock and another man sustained serious burns when a drilling rig mast came into contact with high-voltage power lines.
Low-profile LED light bars
23 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Brown & Watson International
Optimax LED light bars are low-profile emergency light bars that are available in 12 and 24 V versions and in a number of widths including 0.8, 1.2 or 1.4 m.
Hazardous area power hub
18 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd
The latest version of the High-Density Power Hub has increased the available power supply current from 360 to 500 mA for up to four fieldbus segments.
Leak detector flashlight
07 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty Ltd
The RLD2 UV leak detector flashlight is designed for use by HVAC technicians, plant maintenance technicians and automotive technicians to instantly uncover refrigerant leaks.
Electrical plug lock box
07 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Cirlock
The PLD-13 Plug Lockout Box is a device to lock out 240 V and similarly sized electrical plugs as well as air hose couplings of various sizes.
Company fined over contact with powerlines
28 July, 2009
An underground-installation company was fined $5000 in WA after an excavator boom came into contact with overhead powerlines.
Safe power distribution
18 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L
Designed to reduce the risk of electric shocks, the 15 A Electresafe power centre is suitable for construction sites and workshops.
Welding voltage reducer
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Wesgard International Pty Ltd
The WES400AC-DC welding voltage reducer is a low-voltage safety device designed to operate on any constant current welding machine (stick welder) with an open-circuit voltage of 45-100 V, maintaining the output voltage under 12 V until the arc is struck, thereby preventing the operator from receiving an electric shock.
Electrical lockout solution
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Mayo Hardware Australia
The Master Lock S430 is a multi-person shackle lockout hasp for use in electrical lockout/tagout applications.
Tags for extreme environments
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Mayo Hardware Australia
Made from rugged industrial-grade polypropylene, the Master Lock Guardian Extreme tags are designed to withstand harsh conditions including dust, dirt, high humidity, UV radiation, harsh chemicals, washdowns and extreme temperatures as found in situations such as food processing, mining, refineries, chemical plants and paper mills.
AlphaPAT portable appliance tester
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Metrotest
AlphaPAT is a portable appliance tester that tests leakage in single- and three-phase electrical appliances to verify their electrical safety.
Safety alert on water pipes
28 May, 2009
The recent electrocution of a plumber working on metallic water pipes has prompted WorkCover NSW to issue a revised safety alert to all trades working on metallic water services.
Electromagnetic radiation meter
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Air Met Scientific Pty Ltd
The SRM 3000Narda Alert XT is a selective radiation meter designed especially for evaluating safety considerations involving electromagnetic fields.
