Asbestos management and control literature review released
18 November, 2008ASCC has released a report on the information available locally and internationally on the control and management of asbestos, following a review on the literature currently available on the topic.
Opacity monitor
13 November, 2008The DynOptic Systems SM-202 opacity monitor is a dust particle and smoke monitoring system designed for use in industrial applications.
Hazardous area scales
13 November, 2008Powercell MTX is a hermetically sealed IP68-/IP69K-rated digital load cell used for vehicle-scale applications that can also be safely deployed in hazardous environments such as transportation of flammable and explosive materials.
Protruding bar caps
11 October, 2008Life Guard Caps provide impalement protection from the exposed ends of reinforcing bars, bolts, pegs, stakes, star pickets and other projecting hazards in the workplace.
Garbage compressor
11 October, 2008The Block is a 1000 kg concrete block that is used by a forklift to compress rubbish on the ground or in a bin, cutting rubbish pick-up costs by improving waste compacting and management.
Wastewater company tops national safety awards
08 October, 2008Sunset Coast Water took out the major award in the 2008 National Safety Council of Australia's (NSCA) SKILLED Group National Safety Awards of Excellence.
New codes to help make workplaces safer
22 September, 2008WorkSafe Victoria has released Compliance Codes that provide practical guidance about what constitutes compliance under the OHS Act.
Oil-in-water monitor
18 September, 2008The OIW-EX series of oil-in-water monitors is designed to operate in hazardous environments and provide consistent, accurate and uninterrupted measurements. The product features self-cleaning capabilities that greatly minimise maintenance.
Safe blade disposal
18 September, 2008The Safebox 108000 is designed for safe deposition of used snap-off blade segments. It is inaccessible to fingers so used blades are prevented from causing injuries once deposited.
Equipment calibration in hazardous locations
16 September, 2008Accurate instrument calibration is vital in hazardous environments, where the build-up of dangerous substances could lead to disastrous results. Equipment requirements vary according to the materials present, so what are some solutions?
Cleaner, safer, live-fire extinguisher training
20 August, 2008Provide clean, safe and effective extinguisher training without the need for dry-chemical or CO2 extinguishers.
Foundry fined $100,000 over worker death
19 August, 2008A heavy engineering company has been fined $100,000 over the 2005 death of a 21-year-old worker at its Henderson foundry.
Safety concerns over nanoparticles
12 August, 2008Quantum dot nanoparticles can penetrate the skin if there is an abrasion, highlighting concerns for healthcare workers or individuals involved in the manufacturing of quantum dots or doing research on potential biomedical applications of the nanoparticles.
ASCC publishes mesothelioma data
05 August, 2008The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has agreed to publish online the ‘Preparing an estimate of the national pattern of exposure to asbestos in cases of malignant mesothelioma’ study — a statistical report analysing data from the WA mesothelioma register and from the NSW Dust Diseases Board.
Reminder to complete HSMAs
28 July, 2008Comcare has issued a reminder that, under the OHS Act, companies need to complete their Health and Safety Management Arrangements (HSMAs) by 15 September 2008.
