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.
Rail hire company deploys safer technology
21 February, 2019With a new rail hire division recently being established at machinery business Kennards Hire, the company was focused on ways to make its equipment safer.
Risky roads: driving innovations of the future
28 November, 2018 by Denise CullenFrom grey fleets to CAVs, managing vehicle-related risks is just as important as managing other workplace risks.
MOVI Smart Standing Desk electric standing desk converter
12 November, 2018The MOVI Smart Standing Desk allows workers to convert their existing desk into a sit-stand desk in seconds.
Scania XT range of mining and construction trucks
02 November, 2018The Scania XT range of mining and construction trucks can be configured precisely to an operator's requirements, utilising one of three available cab sizes.
How to keep safe around machinery
14 September, 2018 by Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director at EU AutomationAccording to accidents reported under RIDDOR in 2017, 9% of fatal injuries were found to be caused by contact with moving machinery.
How police technology can improve public safety
23 August, 2018Using technology to complete administrative tasks allows emergency services to dedicate more time to protecting public safety.
