Audit intensifies for unsafe asbestos removalists
27 March, 2018Licensed asbestos removalists with poor practice records are being targeted by a Workplace Health and Safety Queensland audit.
Down to the wire
06 March, 2018Wire brushes offer a relatively useful solution for surface cleaning and corrosion removal, but newly available alternatives are delivering superior performance and improved worker safety.
Reclassification of Welding Fume as Carcinogenic: from an Australian Perspective
01 March, 2018There is no doubt that the recent reclassification of welding fume as carcinogenic to humans by the International Agency for the Research on Cancer (IARC) has encouraged many welders and workplaces to rethink their stance on welders' respiratory protection.
Asbestos cladding to be removed from sugar storage sheds
01 March, 2018The removal of asbestos from the roof at Bundaberg's bulk sugar terminals will be carried out by Wiley.
Response to contamination from fire-damaged asbestos materials — a structured approach
19 February, 2018 by Dave CollinsIn the unfortunate event of fire in a property containing asbestos it is essential to undertake a measured and structured response to ensure the safety of all involved, as well as the safety of the wider public.
Asbestos campaign targets tradies
05 February, 2018An asbestos awareness campaign is about to begin, urging tradies to always check for asbestos before they start a new job.
HEMCO EnviroMax HEPA filtered enclosures
02 February, 2018HEMCO EnviroMax HEPA filtered enclosures are designed to isolate powder handling, sample weighing, high throughput screening and other lab automated processes.
WA conducts asbestos inspections on plant and machinery
30 January, 2018A proactive inspection program is being carried out by WorkSafe WA to search for the presence of asbestos in plant and machinery.
Work continues to eradicate asbestos from Australia
29 January, 2018Australia's National Asbestos Profile has been launched by the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency.
Handbook launched for better asbestos awareness and management
18 January, 2018A user-friendly asbestos management resource package has been developed by the national Asbestos Awareness campaign, in order to help improve regulatory compliance across the sector.
Regulations for hazardous substances receive an upgrade
09 November, 2017New regulations surrounding the safe management of hazardous substances will come into effect on 1 December in New Zealand.
Renovator safety in focus for National Asbestos Awareness Month
01 November, 2017November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, with a message to Australians that home renovations could pose dangers.
BOC welding range
27 September, 2017The BOC welding range contains eight welding models that are designed to improve safety and quality.
Electro-Chemical Devices S80-T80 modular liquid analysers
22 September, 2017The Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) family of modular S80-T80 liquid analysers is designed to provide engineers and managers with the process data they need to obtain and maintain a wide range of global, regional and local quality, environmental, safety and other certifications, as well as achieve government regulatory operational compliance.
Reduce the risk of take-home toxins in the workplace
01 September, 2017Workers are exposed to many hazardous fine particles in the workplace.
