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.
Silvan Selecta Dieselpro lockable cartage tank
30 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Silvan Australia Pty Ltd
The Selecta Dieselpro 200 L capacity cartage tank, which is designed to be carried on the back of a utility, trailer or similar vehicle, helps protect diesel fuel thefts. Dieselpro tanks have dimensions of 1100 mm in length, 640 mm in width and 610 mm in height, but only 430 mm at the shoulders of the tank. These dimensions with the lower profile design make for less obstruction to the view through a utility vehicle’s rear window.
New Pig Form-A-Funnel tool
15 April, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.newpig.com.au
The Form-A-Funnel tool from New Pig can be used for safe and easy liquid handling. It bends, moulds and holds its shape to create leak-proof channels so that liquids can be drained, diverted or transferred drip free.
Quickbund portable bunding system
06 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Spill Station Australia
Constructed from X-R5, a highly chemical-resistant material, the Quickbund portable bunding system has a variety of applications from mining exploration to mobile generators and bulk liquid transfer. The fold-down wall makes access for trucks, forklifts and pallet jacks easy.
Drumsafe 1000 L IBC bunding system
04 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Drumsafe
The Drumsafe 1000 L IBC bunding system can save up to a claimed 50% of the cost of conventional bunds.
Storemasta aerosol cabinets
30 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Storemasta
Storemasta Aerosol Cabinets can be used for bulk aerosol storage in industrial stores and production facilities.
New ISO standard to protect workers exposed to radiation
22 March, 2011
ISO has released a new standard, designed to protect workers who may be exposed to radiation.
What spray painters must know about two-pack paint spraying
24 February, 2011 | Supplied by: ITW Finishing Technologies
How to prevent injury or illness resulting from two-pack paint spraying, by understanding how to use appropriate air-fed respiratory protection.
Agi-Kleen water blasting system
18 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Agi-Kleen
The Agi-Kleen high-pressure water blasting system can be used to remove the build-up of dried or ‘dead’ concrete in cement mixer trucks. It overcomes the health and safety issues of the traditional method of de-dagging, which requires a labourer to chip away the accumulated concrete with a jackhammer inside the barrel of the cement mix truck. The Agi-Kleen system eliminates this dangerous practice by allowing the equipment technician to work outside the truck’s mixing drum.
Fluke 1551A Ex and 1552A Ex Stik thermometers
18 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty Ltd
The 1551A and 1552A Stik thermometers provide a precise and durable digital replacement for mercury-in-glass thermometers. They are intrinsically safe (ATEX and IECEx compliant), so they can be used safely where potentially explosive gases may be present. More durable than mercury-in-glass thermometers, they can be used outdoors or on the production floor.
Nanotechnology site developed by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
15 February, 2011
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is looking to the future and has developed a website that provides specific instruction and risk assessment tools for nanotechnology.
WorkSafe seeks safety assurances from Esso Longford
07 February, 2011
WorkSafe Victoria has imposed a condition on Esso’s licence to operate its Longford plant.
Global Spill Control Chemshed outdoor bunded chemical and oil storage
02 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Global Spill Control
The Chemshed is designed for outdoor bunded storage of oil and chemicals. It is suitable for the Global 4 Drum Bund or Bunded Pallet (DB4) and the Global Bulk Container or IBC Bund (DB1150), allowing conversion of these existing bunds to an outdoor dangerous goods storage unit.
Risk of explosion from cutting, grinding or welding drums tanks and containers
02 February, 2011
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland issued a warning about the risks when cutting, grinding or welding fuel or chemical containers, following two fatalities where fuel tanks exploded while being repaired.
Explosives licences set to expire
20 January, 2011
WorkCover NSW has issued a reminder to businesses and individuals with explosives licences due to expire that they need to apply for a new one.