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.
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.
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.
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.
Genes and the brave new world of workplace safety
21 December, 2010
Speaking at the recent Safety Show conference, an occupational medicine specialist has raised the significance of genetic screening to determine safe levels of exposure to hazardous substances for individuals.
Clarifying the prohibition on asbestos in the ACT
13 December, 2010
The ACT Government recently clarified what asbestos-related substances were banned under the Dangerous Substances Bill.
Exair Precision safety air gun
08 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
Exair’s Precision safety air gun is lightweight and comfortable to operate during periods of extended use. The highly focused, forceful blast of air provides a high level of cleaning capability, making it suited to a wide range of industrial applications.
Dealing with asbestos realistically demands alternatives to removal
07 December, 2010
Asbestos experts contend that there are alternatives to the complete removal of all asbestos that is still present within our communities and workplaces in order to effectively address the dangers posed by asbestos.
SA Government reaffirms commitment to combat asbestos
29 November, 2010
The South Australian Government used Asbestos Awareness Week to launch a number of initiatives to combat the dangers of asbestos in workplaces.
Asbestos register for apprentices and young workers
29 November, 2010
An asbestos register for apprentices and young workers has been established by a law firm to capture historical information in the unfortunate event of a claim many years after exposure to the hazardous substance.
Asbestos Awareness Week 2010
29 November, 2010
A report released just prior to Asbestos Awareness Week highlights the concerns workers still have about exposure to asbestos.
