Fireworks dangers media conference
02 June, 2006
The consumer fireworks sale period commences on Monday 5 June in the lead up to the Queens birthday long weekend on 10, 11 and 12 June.
Power Towels/Hand cleaner wipes
12 April, 2006 | Supplied by: Vanguard Safety Ltd
Power Towels are available in two varieties. One is a white single textured towel, the other a purple dual-textured towel. Carefully selected dermatologically-safe ingredients are blended with six conditioners to moisturise and protect your skin.
Hydrocarbon-resistant tubing
15 March, 2006 | Supplied by: All Purpose Pump Supplies
VerderFuel tubing is specifically designed to offer resistance against embrittlement, cracking and swelling of the tube caused by hydrocarbon-based fluids.
Keep the runway clear
15 March, 2006
Sydney Airport is trialling a new debris detecting system that would replace or enhance its existing regime of having two workers drive in a zigzag pattern up the runway three times a day to check for debris.
Working with wood and its derivatives
07 March, 2006
Recently, Safety Solutions magazine spoke at length to Dr Alan Halligan, from the Australian Wood and Paperboard Association, about the real and perceived dangers about the dust generation. Following is an abbreviated transcript of that interview
Dirty air and unpleasant working conditions at a powder coating plant
15 February, 2006
Investing in advanced filtration technology resulted in more than just a cleaner working environment for a Brisbane powder coating company
Portable spill control
13 February, 2006 | Supplied by: element14
Farnell InOne has introduced the Small Mobile Spillpak from Opec Systems - a portable, compact kit to cover a range of spill protection requirements.
Mechanics warned over re-gassing hazards
30 January, 2006
WorkCover NSW and Fair Trading’s Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority are urging consumers and vehicle repairers to be aware of hazards when re-gassing Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning systems (MVACs) with flammable hydrocarbon gases.
Spill containment trap
18 January, 2006 | Supplied by: Baramy Engineering Pty Ltd
The Baramy Spill Containment Trap minimises the effects of spillage accidents in both industry and road-based applications.
OZ and NZ work together on demolition safety
17 January, 2006
Demolition and Asbestos work has been identified by Australia's and New Zealand's heads of workplace safety authorities as an area of significant risk requiring a coordinated approach within the construction industry.
Noxious fumes in work areas
01 September, 2003
Two recent hospital projects demonstrate that improved safety in the workplace is easily achieved by using products designed and manufactured in Australia
Store-Safe dangerous goods stores
29 May, 2003 | Supplied by: Store-Safe
Store-Safe's range of stores and cabinets are designed specifically for the storage of drums that can facilitate connection to continuous feed machinery.
