Mil-tek Waste Solutions compactors
27 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Mil-tek Waste Solutions (NSW) Pty LtdMil-tek Waste Solutions manufactures a wide range of high-quality compactors which reduce carbon footprint by turning cardboard, plastic, steel cans and EPS (polystyrene) into compressed waste bales.
Magnalight RUL-9 portable hazardous area light
23 March, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.magnalight.com/
The RUL-9 portable hazardous area light from Magnalight is Class 1 Division 2 approved hazardous location rated. It is designed to provide a strong light beam and long run times on a single charge. The light can operate for 5 h on a single charge of its lithium-ion batteries. It is not necessary to fully discharge the batteries before recharging and, if left unused, it will last up to 18 months without losing charge or the battery life decreasing.
Acromag I/O Server industrial PC approved for hazardous areas
21 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdAcromag’s rugged I/O Server industrial PC is now UL/cUL listed with approval for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D hazardous environments containing volatile substances.
Occupational skin diseases found to cost over $33 million annually
19 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia Chair, Tom Phillips AM, has announced the release of two research reports on occupational skin disease - the second most common work-related disease presented to general practitioners in Australia.
VisionSafe Bottlechock cylinder restraint system
16 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Vision SafeThe need for convenience and ease of access to high-pressure gas cylinders often contends with the need for safe, reliable and secure storage in the workplace. To meet these constraints, VisionSafe has released the Bottlechock, a cylinder restraint system to keep cylinders secure and protect staff, valuable gauges and equipment.
Thermo Fisher Scientific GA5000 landfill and contaminated land gas analyser
16 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe portable GA5000 landfill and contaminated land gas analyser supports environmental legislation compliance and standardises monitoring routines.
Thermo Scientific microPhazir AS handheld asbestos analyser
09 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe 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.
Matthews PIG Grippy mat
07 March, 2012 | Supplied by: iQSafetyThe PIG Grippy mat, with specially formulated Grippy adhesive backing, soaks up oils, water, grease, gasoline, solvents, auto fluids, paint overspray, battery acid and most other liquids.
Changes to asbestos laws
24 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Quality Building Management
The 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
Medtex Chemical Spill Kits
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Medtex
Medtex offers a comprehensive range of spill clean-up kits, where as part of the spill clean-up, the chemical is neutralised. Kits for Formalin, peracetic acid, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, glutaraldehyde and Cidex OPA are available. Chemical Spill Kits catering to alkalines and acids bring them back to a neutral pH for safer clean-up. If required, the company can customise spill kits to meet specific requirements.
Chemwatch Cobra risk assessment application
30 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Chemwatch
The Cobra (control banding risk assessment) application is designed for chemical risk management. It allows control banding risk assessments to be performed, automatically, in seconds. Its features include: generation of a one-page risk report in seconds; distribution of chemicals and risk assessments; creation of jobs and tasks, specific to requirements; extraction of data from material safety data sheets (MSDS’s) and creation of hazard assessment reports.
Drumsafe Drumdock spill containment platform
28 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Drumsafe
The Drumdock spill containment platform is used for safe storage and dispensing of liquids. With a low overall height and a small footprint, the platform is suitable for service workshops and other industries where space is at a premium.
New Pig universal spill kits
05 September, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.newpig.com.au
The universal spill kits from New Pig contain the PIGR absorbents and other products needed to respond to a large spill of oils, coolants, solvents or water - all in one container. This kit helps users to contain and clean up a spill and can even be used to dispose of the waste.
DuPont Tychem range of chemical protective overalls
25 July, 2011 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty Ltd
The 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, 2011
The team at UNSW Canberra have developed a light and portable radiation monitoring (dosimetry) system.
