Work stopped at Adelaide site
18 July, 2006Prohibition notices stopping some of the work at an Adelaide building site remain in place after three workers were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation on 13 July.
Dangerous goods storage solutions
13 July, 2006The recent introduction of AS1940/2004 for the storage of dangerous goods has meant that organisations storing any flammable, poisonous or hazardous goods in the workplace must now comply to strict new guidelines.
Asbestos under the microscope
09 June, 2006Workplace safety authorities across Australia and New Zealand have joined forces to improve the level of compliance in demolition work and any associated asbestos removal work that creates potential risks to workers and the general public.
Fireworks dangers media conference
02 June, 2006The consumer fireworks sale period commences on Monday 5 June in the lead up to the Queens birthday long weekend on 10, 11 and 12 June.
Power Towels/Hand cleaner wipes
12 April, 2006Power Towels are available in two varieties. One is a white single textured towel, the other a purple dual-textured towel. Carefully selected dermatologically-safe ingredients are blended with six conditioners to moisturise and protect your skin.
Hydrocarbon-resistant tubing
15 March, 2006VerderFuel tubing is specifically designed to offer resistance against embrittlement, cracking and swelling of the tube caused by hydrocarbon-based fluids.
Working with wood and its derivatives
07 March, 2006Recently, Safety Solutions magazine spoke at length to Dr Alan Halligan, from the Australian Wood and Paperboard Association, about the real and perceived dangers about the dust generation. Following is an abbreviated transcript of that interview
Mechanics warned over re-gassing hazards
30 January, 2006WorkCover NSW and Fair Trading’s Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority are urging consumers and vehicle repairers to be aware of hazards when re-gassing Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning systems (MVACs) with flammable hydrocarbon gases.
OZ and NZ work together on demolition safety
17 January, 2006Demolition and Asbestos work has been identified by Australia's and New Zealand's heads of workplace safety authorities as an area of significant risk requiring a coordinated approach within the construction industry.
Noxious fumes in work areas
01 September, 2003Two recent hospital projects demonstrate that improved safety in the workplace is easily achieved by using products designed and manufactured in Australia
