PHAA endorses ETU call for workers to shun uranium mining
15 June, 2010A branch of the Public Health Association of Australia has endorsed a union’s call for workers to shun uranium mining.
Spill Station self-contained emergency tank showers
02 June, 2010 bySpill Station’s self-contained emergency tank showers provide a solution where mains water supply is not available.
Bio-Circle range of bioremedial parts cleaners
01 June, 2010 byThe Bio-Circle range of bioremedial parts cleaners can clean oily, greasy, dirty machine components without the use of hydrocarbon-based solvents, presenting a safer and more comfortable cleaning process than solvent cleaners.
Reminder on new asbestos licences in WA
21 May, 2010WorkSafe WA has issued a reminder that asbestos licensing will soon change, and business operators have only days in which to ensure they have the correct asbestos removal licence.
Ramex retractable, manual- and motor-rewind hose reels
20 May, 2010The Ramex range of retractable, manual-rewind and motor-rewind reels is available in standard AISI 304 stainless steel, powder-coated steel or, where higher standards of hygiene and chemical resistance are required, in AISI 316 stainless steel and are suitable for any worksite.
Turck Interface and Intrinsic Safety Quick Reference Guide
13 May, 2010 byThe Turck Interface and Intrinsic Safety Quick Reference Guide provides an overview of the company’s intrinsically safe products, including switching amplifiers, analog I/O, solenoid drivers, rotational speed monitors and relay and power supplies.
Repeated call for asbestos ban
29 March, 2010Calls for a global ban on all forms of asbestos have again been voiced by an international medical society.
Warnings about importation of Tremolite asbestos wall tiles
03 March, 2010A safety alert has been issued by NSW WorkCover following the recent importation from China of decorative wall tiles that were found to contain Tremolite asbestos, which is a prohibited hazardous substance.
Tradespersons still at risk of asbestos exposure
19 February, 2010Safe Work Australia has issued a warning to tradespeople about the dangers of working with asbestos.
Inadequate safety systems for chemicals results in prosecution
15 February, 2010A Victorian company that manufactures fireproof clothing was fined $135,000 over an incident where a worker received corrosive chemical burns to the face.
New methyl bromide research in NZ
09 February, 2010Research findings by the University of Canterbury in New Zealand that point to the hazards of fumigant methyl bromide have been welcomed by Maritime Union.
Dealing with asbestos in Tasmania
09 February, 2010A new report on handling asbestos has been released by the Tasmanian government.
Industrial cleaner linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s disease
09 February, 2010A recent study in the US has linked Parkinson's disease with a once-popular industrial cleaner.
Cabinet-making campaign in WA reveals areas of concern
04 February, 2010An extensive WorkSafe WA inspection campaign in cabinet-making workplaces has revealed some significant areas of concern about safety issues.
Champion Compressors Electronic Service Device
28 January, 2010A customised wireless handheld Electronic Service Device (ESD) is now being used by Champion Compressors service technicians.
