Pipeline upkeep and safety during maintenance
07 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Air Springs Supply Pty LtdOne method of stopping and sealing pipelines that is suitable in Australasia for maintenance and environmental protection applications involves inflatable pipe stoppers that can be rapidly deployed, easily transported and widely applied in remote, temporary and permanent industrial situations.
Octofolio Asbestos Information Management Software
19 September, 2013 | Supplied by: OctfolioDesigned to aid in the battle to save lives against deadly asbestos exposure, the Octfolio Asbestos Information Management Software and website has been launched.
New light on asbestos risks
19 September, 2013 | Supplied by: crcCAREScientists 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.
Umbrella bagger
05 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Pall Mall Manufacturing CoThe Mat World Umbrella Bagger is designed to be placed at the entrance of a building for entrants to bag their wet umbrellas before they walk off the entrance mat and into the building.
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.
Cleaning oil spills with low-grade cotton
16 July, 2013When it comes to cleaning up the next massive crude oil spill, an eco-friendly solution for the job may be low-grade cotton from West Texas.
DuPont Tyvek Classic Xpert protective coverall
04 July, 2013 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdThe 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.
Publication of hazardous waste data assessment
17 May, 2013The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has released the Hazardous Waste Data Assessment.
New safety rules to protect offshore workers
16 May, 2013Yesterday (15 May), the Australian Parliament passed a landmark law to better protect Australian offshore workers and Australia’s pristine marine environment.
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).
Duperthal flammable storage cabinet with integrated drawer
16 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Laboratory Systems GroupThe Duperthal range of flammable storage solutions offers advanced German-engineered functionality with compliance to Australian Standard AS 1940 and AS 2243.10.
The change in cleaning processes to ensure a safer workplace
20 February, 2013 by Murray McDonald*, director of Duplex Cleaning MachinesOver the last 10 years, the safety maturity of many commercial and industrial sectors has increased dramatically. No longer is it just the safety managers or supervisors prioritising safety in the workplace, so are workers on all levels.
