Importance of up-to-date alarm annunciators
24 October, 2019 by Gary Bradshaw*Twenty-five years after a major explosion at a UK oil refinery, Omniflex's Gary Bradshaw explains the importance of up-to-date alarm annunciation.
A semi-autonomous bulldozer hit an excavator: now we know why
15 October, 2019A semi-autonomous bulldozer hit an excavator due to poor sight lines and a breakdown in communications, according to the NSW Resources Regulator.
Angle grinder kicks back, injures worker
03 October, 2019A South Australian worker has sustained serious injuries after the angle grinder he was using became jammed and kicked back into his face.
Pinnacle New Switching Device Safety Mat System
02 October, 2019Pinnacle's switching device safety mats are pressure-sensitive products that help stop hazardous machines operating in the presence of a worker.
Falling counterweight prompts safety alert
25 September, 2019WorkSafe Victoria has issued a safety alert after a hoist failure on a mining site caused a 20 t counterweight to fall 30 m from its operating position.
Universities test widely used concrete screw anchors
09 September, 2019 by Bert Heinrich*Australian researchers are using Enerpac hydraulics to test strength and resistance to pull-out failure of screw anchors, Enerpac's Bert Heinrich explains.
Have you recently reviewed your traffic management arrangements?
30 August, 2019 by Gina Capasso*If you're an owner/operator of premises in an industrial park, this recent case regarding traffic management may be of interest to you.
Two workers killed after being crushed by forklifts
13 August, 2019Forklifts and associated loads can cause serious crush injuries, WHS Queensland warned after two workers died in separate forklift-related incidents.
Does technology really make work safer?
01 August, 2019 by Peter Hern*There is a growing dependence on automated processes and robots in industrial workplaces. But does this technology make workplaces safer?
Broken crane sheave prompts release of safety guidelines
01 July, 2019Guidelines for safe mobile crane use have been released after a nylon hoist rope sheave failed in May, causing the load to drop and the sheave to break.
IDEC HS1T safety interlock switch
25 June, 2019IDEC Corporation's HS1T interlock switch provides 5000 N of locking force and can be used on large doors and equipment to prevent hazard exposure.
maxon BLDC motor
27 May, 2019The maxon BLDC motor offers the advantages of both outrunner and inrunner brushless DC motors.
Hydro Innovations Venturi-Aeration unit
14 May, 2019The Hydro Innovations Venturi-Aeration unit is an aerator that can be used in conjunction with a self-priming pump.
SafeAir Phantom System smart drone parachute system
20 March, 2019The SafeAir Phantom System is a smart parachute system that monitors UAS drone flight in real time.
Driving paper production at a pulp and paper mill
01 March, 2019Rockwell Automation has taken on the challenge to engineer, commission and install a winder control and drive system upgrade at Visy's Tumut plant.
