New light on asbestos risks
19 September, 2013Scientists are coming up with new ways to assess the risk of exposure to asbestos, leading to improved management of sites contaminated with the potentially lethal material.
National asbestos awareness month in November
12 September, 2013Asbestos Awareness Month from 1-30 November 2013 aims to educate as many Australians as possible about the dangers of asbestos and how best to manage it.
Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency CEO appointed
06 August, 2013Minister for Workplace Relations Bill Shorten has announced the appointment of a CEO to head up the new Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) and the appointment of the 10 members of the ASEA Council.
DuPont Tyvek Classic Xpert protective coverall
04 July, 2013The DuPont Tyvek Classic Xpert coverall is designed to provide a high level of protection and comfort in the Type 5/6 category.
Telstra announces requirements for contractors around asbestos handling
27 June, 2013Following a spate of incidents of non-compliance relating to asbestos handling, Telstra has announced a number of requirements for its three key NBN rollout contractors.
Assessing the management of asbestos
27 May, 2013SafeWork SA and the Environment Protection Authority have completed the first stage of a joint audit of licensed asbestos removalists to assess safety practices at depots and worksites.
GHS classification and labelling training
13 May, 2013Safe Work Australia is hosting a series of training and information sessions to raise awareness and understanding of the hazard classification, safety data sheet and labelling requirements for workplace chemicals in the model Work Health and Safety regulations, which incorporates the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
Safe removal of asbestos from bushfire-damaged properties
31 January, 2013WorkSafe is reminding Victorians to take particular care during the clean-up of their properties to avoid potential exposure to asbestos.
Cylinder safety a hot issue this summer, says BOC
10 December, 2012BOC said summer signals an important time for gas users to sharpen their focus on safety protocols, particularly with the use of compressed gas cylinders.
Laboratory Systems Group Smoothflow ducted fume cupboard
22 November, 2012The Smoothflow ducted fume cupboard is suitable for operator protection from chemicals and contaminants used in laboratory applications.
Idrotech Elefante fog maker
08 November, 2012Idrotech’s Elefante fog maker can be used to combat dust problems at mine sites.
Yass training day for drumMuster inspectors
06 November, 2012Two of drumMuster’s employees sat down with workers at Yass Transfer Station to get some lessons in drum inspecting.
Biosafe Life Sciences effluent decontamination systems
24 September, 2012Biosafe Life Sciences has released effluent decontamination systems (EDS) to treat laboratory wastewater/effluent produced within biocontainment boundaries.
Lafferty equipment fogger range
19 September, 2012Lafferty equipment foggers are used for sanitation in food and beverage facilities and for odour control in food waste processing areas.
Dust reduction achieved at Centennial Coal’s Mandalong Mine
13 September, 2012Tecpro Australia was able to reduce the dust caused by the coal dropping into the crusher at Centennial Coal’s Mandalong Mine using its dust suppression system.
