WorkSafe WA to keep watch on coating practices
17 September, 2010
WorkSafe WA has instigated a program to make businesses that conduct powder-coating activities aware of the dangers associated with it.
Priority Supplies Storemasta Super series dangerous goods cabinets
09 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Storemasta
The Storemasta Super series range of dangerous goods cabinets, manufactured by Priority Supplies, can be used for safely storing larger quantities of dangerous goods and is AS 1940-2004 compliant.
Amendments to Queensland Safety and Dangerous Goods Regulations
23 August, 2010
A number of changes to the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 and the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulation 2001 commenced recently.
Methods to reduce risk of exposure to nanomaterials
03 August, 2010
Safe Work Australia has recently issued two research reports that outline methods to reduce the risk of exposure to nanomaterials in the workplace.
GDS Technologies GDS404 1-4 channel gas alarm
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Anri Instruments & Controls Pty Ltd
The GDS404 1-4 channel gas alarm from GDS Technologies has a versatile system configuration for monitoring any combination of oxygen, combustible and toxic gases.
Fluid Components ST75 ATEX- and IECEx-approved flowmeter
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Fluid Components ST75 flowmeter is now ATEX and IECEx approved for safety in hazardous and potentially explosive plant environments.
Fanquip Negative Air Fan
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Actisafe
The fan technology used in the Fanquip Negative Air Fan - complete with safety monitoring system - can be used for handling asbestos and other substances that are harmful when airborne.
Tecpro Australia RB35 lightweight washdown gun
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia
The RB35 heavy-duty, ergonomic washdown gun is the lightweight version of the RB65 ergonomic gun.
Health and safety training increases awareness of asbestos risks, says report
23 July, 2010
A Safe Work Australia report has found that workers who are trained in health and safety issues are more likely to be aware of asbestos risks.
Survey identifies high risk of exposure to airborne hazards
22 July, 2010
A Safe Work Australia survey has found that a high percentage of workers in Australia are exposed to airborne hazards.
Manufacturing worker burnt by flammable liquid
20 July, 2010
An incident north-west of Sydney has served as an unfortunate reminder of the dangers of working with flammable liquids.
Stahl 6149 Toughlux handlamp series
30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The 6149 Toughlux series of handlamps has been added to the range of Stahl IEC ex hazardous area equipment (HAE).
Fast-Act toxic chemical vapour neutralisation dry powder
30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
Fast-Act’s toxic chemical vapour neutralisation dry powder formulation allows first-responders to neutralise toxic chemical vapours. It is suitable for use in laboratory, healthcare, construction, electrical, manufacturing, materials handling, resources, oil and gas, defence and hazmat transport/logistics sectors.
SafeWork Australia releases nanotech research reports
28 June, 2010
SafeWork Australia recently released two reports on nanotechnology research, looking into material safety data sheets of products containing nanomaterials and detecting airborne particles emitted from carbon nanotubes.
PHAA endorses ETU call for workers to shun uranium mining
15 June, 2010
A branch of the Public Health Association of Australia has endorsed a union’s call for workers to shun uranium mining.
