Reminder on new asbestos licences in WA
21 May, 2010
WorkSafe WA has issued a reminder that asbestos licensing will soon change, and business operators have only days in which to ensure they have the correct asbestos removal licence.
Exair Long Super Air Knives
20 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
Exair’s Long Super Air Knives produce a laminar sheet of airflow to blowoff, dry or cool wide surfaces up to 2438 mm. The compact, energy-efficient design minimises compressed air use by entraining 40 parts room air to one part compressed air, suitable for use on wide parts, webs and conveyors.
Ramex retractable, manual- and motor-rewind hose reels
20 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia
The Ramex range of retractable, manual-rewind and motor-rewind reels is available in standard AISI 304 stainless steel, powder-coated steel or, where higher standards of hygiene and chemical resistance are required, in AISI 316 stainless steel and are suitable for any worksite.
WorkCover NSW issues alert on storing explosives
13 May, 2010
Following an incident where a man was seriously injured from a spark igniting a detonator, WorkCover NSW has issued an alert on safely storing explosives.
Turck Interface and Intrinsic Safety Quick Reference Guide
13 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The Turck Interface and Intrinsic Safety Quick Reference Guide provides an overview of the company’s intrinsically safe products, including switching amplifiers, analog I/O, solenoid drivers, rotational speed monitors and relay and power supplies.
WorkSafe help for council planners
03 May, 2010
WorkSafe Victoria is providing more information about Major Hazards Facilities to councils, to help planners with new developments.
Repeated call for asbestos ban
29 March, 2010
Calls for a global ban on all forms of asbestos have again been voiced by an international medical society.
Spill Station emergency pre-insulated tank shower
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Spill Station Australia
Spill Station’s emergency pre-insulated tank shower incorporates a 1200 L tank to deliver a guaranteed flow of warm water for up to 15 min even when the mains supply has been disrupted.
Hughes emergency safety showers and eyebath/facewash units
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Spill Station Australia
The Hughes emergency safety showers and eyebath/facewash units are used in industry and laboratories to wash off contamination in the event of a chemical spillage.
Enware SafeEquip Imbiber environmental spill capture system
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The Enware SafeEquip Imbiber environmental spill capture system captures spills and won’t release waste into either land or water.
Enware Safe-Equip spill prevention and containment berms
17 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
Safe-Equip drive-in/drive-out spill prevention and containment berms are constructed for rapid deployment in applications involving hazardous fuels, chemicals and liquids.
Exair Heavy Duty Dry Vac industrial vacuum cleaner
17 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
The Exair Heavy Duty Dry Vac is an industrial vacuum cleaner designed to vacuum high volumes of dry materials in less time than ordinary vacuum cleaners.
Enware SafeEquip relocatable safety stations
16 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The SafeEquip relocatable safety stations can be used to provide emergency aid where it is needed and can be customised to the safety needs of particular sites and industries. The standard components of fire extinguisher, eyewash, spill kit and first aid are compactly integrated into a Firerack trolley.
Warnings about importation of Tremolite asbestos wall tiles
03 March, 2010
A safety alert has been issued by NSW WorkCover following the recent importation from China of decorative wall tiles that were found to contain Tremolite asbestos, which is a prohibited hazardous substance.
Tradespersons still at risk of asbestos exposure
19 February, 2010
Safe Work Australia has issued a warning to tradespeople about the dangers of working with asbestos.
