Thermo Scientific microPhazir AS handheld asbestos analyser
09 March, 2012The Thermo Scientific microPhazir AS is a handheld analyser designed for the screening and identification of asbestos-containing materials. The 1.25 kg device delivers results on the spot, enabling fast and accurate screening of potential asbestos-containing materials.
Changes to asbestos laws
24 October, 2011The harmonisation of the occupational health and safety laws has allowed the asbestos codes to be further refined, incorporating a range of new best practices from the asbestos industry. The codes of practice have been simplified and clarified where necessary, but at the same time the former ‘grey’ areas have been expanded in detail
DuPont Tychem range of chemical protective overalls
25 July, 2011 byThe Tychem range of chemical protective coveralls offers protection against a broad range of chemicals and biological hazards. The two main products in the range are: Tychem C and Tychem F. The Tychem C coveralls provide protection against concentrated inorganic chemicals and biohazards and resist liquid splashes up to 2 bar pressure, and the Tychem F coveralls provide protection against numerous organic and highly concentrated inorganic chemicals and resist splashes up to 5 bar pressure.
Research team at UNSW develops portable personal radiation monitoring system
23 June, 2011The team at UNSW Canberra have developed a light and portable radiation monitoring (dosimetry) system.
What spray painters must know about two-pack paint spraying
24 February, 2011How to prevent injury or illness resulting from two-pack paint spraying, by understanding how to use appropriate air-fed respiratory protection.
Agi-Kleen water blasting system
18 February, 2011 byThe Agi-Kleen high-pressure water blasting system can be used to remove the build-up of dried or ‘dead’ concrete in cement mixer trucks. It overcomes the health and safety issues of the traditional method of de-dagging, which requires a labourer to chip away the accumulated concrete with a jackhammer inside the barrel of the cement mix truck. The Agi-Kleen system eliminates this dangerous practice by allowing the equipment technician to work outside the truck’s mixing drum.
Nanotechnology site developed by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
15 February, 2011Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is looking to the future and has developed a website that provides specific instruction and risk assessment tools for nanotechnology.
Risk of explosion from cutting, grinding or welding drums tanks and containers
02 February, 2011Workplace Health and Safety Queensland issued a warning about the risks when cutting, grinding or welding fuel or chemical containers, following two fatalities where fuel tanks exploded while being repaired.
Explosives licences set to expire
20 January, 2011WorkCover NSW has issued a reminder to businesses and individuals with explosives licences due to expire that they need to apply for a new one.
Genes and the brave new world of workplace safety
21 December, 2010Speaking at the recent Safety Show conference, an occupational medicine specialist has raised the significance of genetic screening to determine safe levels of exposure to hazardous substances for individuals.
Dealing with asbestos realistically demands alternatives to removal
07 December, 2010Asbestos experts contend that there are alternatives to the complete removal of all asbestos that is still present within our communities and workplaces in order to effectively address the dangers posed by asbestos.
SA Government reaffirms commitment to combat asbestos
29 November, 2010The South Australian Government used Asbestos Awareness Week to launch a number of initiatives to combat the dangers of asbestos in workplaces.
Asbestos register for apprentices and young workers
29 November, 2010An asbestos register for apprentices and young workers has been established by a law firm to capture historical information in the unfortunate event of a claim many years after exposure to the hazardous substance.
Asbestos Awareness Week 2010
29 November, 2010A report released just prior to Asbestos Awareness Week highlights the concerns workers still have about exposure to asbestos.
Silvan Selecta 300 L diesel transfer unit
29 November, 2010 byThe heavy-duty Selecta diesel transfer unit provides a complete 300 L capacity diesel delivery and transfer system for easy, safe handling of fuel and meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1692. It is suitable for local councils, statutory authorities and in the resource industry.
