Lift tables
01 December, 2008The Actilev range of lift tables and scissor lifts provides a low working profile, mobility, double and triple scissors for high extensions and a large platform for oversized materials.
Furniture company fined over lift truck rollover
24 November, 2008A company was fined $40,000 for failing to provide a safe working environment for workers on an elevating work platform, which toppled over with them on it after becoming unstable at its maximum height.
Mutual recognition of construction induction training
18 November, 2008The process towards national OHS harmonisation has taken a further step in November, with the announcement by WorkCover NSW of its recognition of the South Australian 'white card' as proof of completion of construction induction training.
Telehandler access equipment
01 July, 2008The Haulotte Top Lift range of compact telehandlers have lifting capacities of up to 4 t and lifting heights of up to 17 m. They provide low levels of environmental pollution, operator comfort and safety, reliability and ease of transportation.
Telescopic boom
01 July, 2008The Telescopic Big Boom HB86 TJ+ (H28 TJ+) has a telescopic jib which offers a 5 m additional reach with proportional controls to work in challenging environments.
Safety alert for scaffolding
27 June, 2008WorkCover NSW has issued a reminder to the construction industry to follow adequate safety precautions when working with scaffolding.
Toolbox talks for tradies
20 June, 2008WorkCover NSW and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) have organised a series of Toolbox Talks to be held throughout 2008.
Adjustable feet for stepladders
18 December, 2007Branach has introduced a levelling system to allow users to individually adjust the legs on their step platform ladders, to make them more stable on uneven surfaces.
Construction firm convicted for failing simple safety steps
05 December, 2007A County Court judge has convicted a major civil engineering company for the death of a worker, because it failed to take positive steps to ensure their safety at work.
West Warrnambool safer after week-long Safe Towns campaign
28 November, 2007West Warrnambool businesses have proved themselves among the state’s safest during the Safe Towns campaign, but two people were found working in a way that could have resulted in death or spinal injury.
FS80 LiftPod work platform
21 November, 2007The FS80 LiftPod is a practical alternative to the ladder. It is lightweight and mobile enough to be transported by one person on the back of a typical utility vehicle.
Corrosion-resistant safety step platform
20 August, 2007Branach has released a corrosion-resistant version of its safety step platform.
Government report on workplace fatalities
03 July, 2007The ‘Notified Fatalities Collection’, initiated by the federal government’s Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC), obtains records of Australian work-related fatalities for both employees and self-employed workers.
Safety warning for young workers
30 August, 2006SafeWork SA has issued a safety warning to employers about the risks to young workers by highlighting a successful prosecution.
Folding work station
11 May, 2006The Instant Snappy folding work station is designed to meet increasing demand for safer ways of working at height, while at the same time meeting all OH&S issues.