Hazardous goods

Global Spill Control’s bunding solution helps United Aero prevent spills

31 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Global Spill Control

After securing a large contract to maintain utility pipelines in the outback of New South Wales, United Aero Helicopters identified the need to be able to safely store aviation fuel in remote locations for refuelling of its helicopters.


BETE NF spray nozzle

29 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle Engineering

The BETE NF spray nozzle controls excessive dust generated during the quarrying or mining process during conveyor transport.


Global Spill Control chemical spill response course

28 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Global Spill Control

Global Spill Control has recently added a nationally accredited chemical spill response course, designed for employees that work in stores, factories, hospitals, workshops and mine sites.


Global Spill Control spill pallets and bunded work platforms range

28 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Global Spill Control

Global Spill Control has released a larger range of drum bund pallets designed and manufactured in Australia and tested to meet the harsh Australian conditions.


WorkCover investigating asbestos in imported motor vehicles

16 August, 2012

WorkCover NSW is investigating asbestos in imported motor vehicles following a recall of approximately 23,000 vehicles with engine and exhaust gaskets potentially containing asbestos.


Six tips for safe handling of hazardous chemicals

18 June, 2012

WorkSafe Western Australia has issued a safety alert highlighting the importance of using safe procedures when pumping hazardous chemicals following a recent incident where two workers were injured while transferring chromic acid solution from an intermediate bulk container (IBC) to another vessel using a submersible sump pump.


Chemidisc tank cleaning spray heads

14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia

The ATEX-certified Chemidisc tank cleaning spray heads are suitable for use in industrial and manufacturing settings containing potentially explosive elements.


Idrotech Giraffa fog maker

12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia

The Idrotech high-pressure Giraffa fog maker is designed for dust suppression in a variety of open and enclosed environments including construction and mining sites, open-air dumps, waste-disposal stations and industrial sites. The fog maker operates at up to 50 bar, producing a fine mist vapour that captures and suppresses ultrasmall dust particles.


Silvan Australia Selecta Air-Power Diesel Pump

01 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Silvan Australia Pty Ltd

Transferring diesel fuel in many applications in the resources industry, in local government and for safe working of contractors’ equipment often requires a spark-free safety environment. The Selecta division of Silvan Australia has responded to this need with the introduction of the Air-Power Diesel Pump, which operates without the need for electrical currents.


Honeywell Safety Products PPE for working with asbestos

30 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety

Honeywell Safety Products provides a range of safety and personal protective equipment designed to offer safety, quality and performance when working with asbestos.


Matthews Safety Products absorbent mats

08 May, 2012 | Supplied by: iQSafety

New Pig’s range of absorbent mats perform across a wide range of liquids and applications to help clean up easily and economically.


Stopping serious burns: restaurants, kitchen operators and workers beware

13 April, 2012 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW

A safety alert has been issued following two incidents where kitchen workers received serious burns from methylated spirits. It is intended to remind persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) of the need to safely handle and store hazardous and flammable chemicals in the workplace.


Carcinogens in the workplace - are you safe?

12 April, 2012

Occupational cancers reportedly claim 600,000 lives a year - one life every 52 seconds. While work-related cancers are not easily identifiable, it is estimated that around 5000 cancers a year in Australia can be attributed to occupational exposure to carcinogens.


Matthews Safety Products PIGR Drive-Over Drainblocker

03 April, 2012 | Supplied by: iQSafety

The PIGR Drive-Over Drainblocker cover is suitable for semipermanent drain protection where liquid transfers, washdowns or other spill-prone jobs are common.


Updated emergency pipeline repair service for better disaster planning

30 March, 2012

Hydratight’s updated Emergency Pipeline Repair System (EPRS) is designed to offer better disaster planning and contingency services to operators and contractors in the oil and gas industry. The EPRS provides a way for operators and installation contractors to meet their pipeline contingency needs with greater urgency.


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