Working with asbestos
21 May, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, Journalist
The Asbestos Disease Society of Victoria believes that almost everyone has been exposed to some asbestos fibre at some point, but for most the risk is very small. Reassuring words, but why does the mere mention of asbestos send a shiver down the spine?
Fire and gas safety system for refinery
15 May, 2007 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd
A Yokogawa ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system (SIS) will be the nucleus of a new fire and gas safety system at Shell's Clyde (NSW) refinery. The contract includes the control system, system engineering and installation and supervision
Australia set to align with EU chemical standards
19 April, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, Journalist
In Australia today, there is no national approach to the management and control of workplace hazardous chemicals. Codes and practices are governed by each state and territory, which makes it difficult to impose national OH&S regulations
Spill control solution
19 April, 2007 | Supplied by: OPEC Systems Pty Ltd
The Spill Control Centre enables the user to easily see and access the full contents of their spill control solution. Transpacific supplies the unit as a total service offer and supplies, replenishes and removes all absorbent products in an integrated lease program.
Scrubber-sweeper
19 April, 2007 | Supplied by: Tennant Australia Pty Ltd
Tennant Company has introduced the new M20 Scrubber-Sweeper in Australia and New Zealand. The M20 is the industry's first and only single-system scrubber-sweeper that sweeps and scrubs in a single system called FloorSmart, offering superior cleaning results in just one pass - wet or dry.
Dust collectors
19 April, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.donaldsonfilters.com.au/
Keeping things clean and saving you money - Donaldson's new Modular Baghouse dust collectors offer the perfect solution for cleaning up the industrial work environment.
Asbestos disease predictions too low
11 April, 2007
The future incidence of asbestos-related disease has been underestimated, according to an epidemiologist from The Australian National University.
New Dangerous Goods Code scheduled
21 March, 2007
New Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition (ADG7) regulations are scheduled to take effect from 1 January 2008 following unanimous approval by Transport Ministers.
Dust collectors
20 March, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.donaldsonfilters.com.au/
Keeping things clean and saving you money - Donaldson's new Modular Baghouse dust collectors offer the perfect solution for cleaning up the industrial work environment.
Safeguarding a new OPAL reactor
20 March, 2007
A $350 million OPAL reactor is soon to produce neutrons for eight neutron beam instruments (NBI) that will enable scientists to investigate the atomic structure of new materials, chemical reaction kinetics and biological processes
Reckless endangerment charges after explosion
19 March, 2007
Two men will stand trial under the ‘reckless endangerment’ provision of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after making acetylene gas bombs at one of the men’s workplaces.
Industry forces extension to chemical standard
02 March, 2007
Concerns from the chemical industry have forced the ASCC to extend the deadline for comment on the proposed National OHS Standards for Managing Workplace Hazardous Chemicals.
Asbestos inspection program in SA
02 March, 2007
An inspection program targeting asbestos will take place in Western Australia throughout March.
Cleaning equipment
21 February, 2007 | Supplied by: Tennant Australia Pty Ltd
Tennant cleaning equipment claims to improve productivity, safety and site cleanliness. The scrubbers are AQIS and NSF approved and suitable for use in and around food processing areas.
Dust containment system
21 February, 2007 | Supplied by: Donaldson Australasia Pty Ltd
A dust containment system has been designed to maintain OHS standards for employees in the pharmaceutical and tablet making industry.
