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.
Increasing warehouse security
13 April, 2006CWC Equipment specialises in the hiring and selling of materials handling equipment for building sites such as boom and scissor lifts, and telehandlers
Don't rely solely on manufacturers' safety information
08 March, 2006Plant and equipment suppliers must independently verify that the products they supply comply with safety standards, as a recent NSW prosecution illustrates.
