Tampering leads to unsafe platform lifts
29 March, 2019Companies that own or provide maintenance for platform lifts in the UK have been alerted to several incidents of tampering with safety devices.
Safe jetty access implemented at coal terminal
02 October, 2018 by Amy SteedJohn Holland designed the Mobile Swing-stage Gantry in an effort to keep workers safe while maintaining 1706 marine piles across the terminal.
3 keys to an effective confined space rescue
06 March, 2018 by Steve McLeod*Do you have a documented and rehearsed rescue plan, with adequately trained rescue personnel and the capability to rescue an injured person from a confined space if an emergency occurs?
Crown Wave 60 Series Work Assist Vehicle elevated platform
28 June, 2016The Crown Wave 60 Series Work Assist Vehicle features an AC drive motor that enables the elevated platform to travel at speeds up to 8 km/h and offer increased manoeuvrability in warehousing and other industrial environments.
Companies fined $1.5m for worker's death in rig collapse
05 April, 2016Two companies have been fined a total of $1.5 million over the death of a worker who fell 40 metres when a piling rig collapsed at a Melbourne construction site in 2011.
Ladamax PS15/12 aluminium platform step (3.45 m platform)
29 July, 2014The Ladamax PS15/12 aluminium platform step has a working platform at 3.45 m with a working reach height of 5.4 m.
JLG Liftpod portable powered lift platform
25 July, 2014The JLG Liftpod portable powered lift platform is suitable for working at heights up to 4.3 m.
Sayfa Systems Raptor Groove rigid rail system used for atrium maintenance
18 November, 2013The architectural design of the Sydney-based 8 Chifley Square mixed-use, multilevel, commercial development includes magnificent glass atriums at multiple levels. While the beautiful design provides the building with natural light and warmth, maintenance was a problem. The Raptor Groove rigid rail system is designed for work positioning and suited all the requirements of this unique architectural structure.
Tech Innovations Australia TechTable
26 March, 2013The TechTable from Tech Innovations Australia is a technicians table which has been designed specifically for the telecommunications industry to reduce common manual-handling risks, neck pain, shoulder pain and lower-back pain that occur while repetitively terminating data cabling.
Bravi Caddy and Spin-Go electric work platforms
13 March, 2012Bravi Platforms has released the Caddy and Spin-Go electric work platforms.
Rocka Devices Klinch tool tethers
03 February, 2012Klinch tool tethers are a fast and efficient tool lanyard system allowing users to safely and securely carry and use tools at heights, in confined spaces and over/under water. It provides the flexibility of using multiple tools and the ability to switch the tools between hands and dock them; all the while ensuring the tools are safely connected to the user or their work platform.
All Poly Products lead safe stand
01 August, 2011 byThe lead safe stand is a two-piece unit for ease of transport and storage. It has a bell-shaped base for stability, holds 45 kg of water/sand as ballast with a 50 mm fill and drain point. The tapered pole fits snugly into a base for quick assembly.
Property developer and director fined after fatal scaffolding fall
23 March, 2011A NSW property development company and its director were fined and convicted after a worker fell to his death from scaffolding at a construction site.
Haulotte Compact 14 electric scissor lift
24 February, 2011 byThe Compact 14 is an electric scissor lift designed for indoor use in applications such as warehousing. It has a working height of up to 13.8 m and platform height of up to 11.8 m, and can be driven at full height to move to work areas.
Company fined over owner’s fall injuries
22 February, 2011An Adelaide company was fined over an injury sustained by its managing director while he supervised construction works.
