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SafeWork SA launches vehicle hoist safety campaign

07 July, 2023

SafeWork SA has commenced an awareness and compliance campaign focusing on vehicle hoists in automotive workshops.


Adept Direct portable cable drum stand

08 June, 2023

The Adept Direct portable cable drum stand enables reels of cable to be correctly positioned to allow them to pay out smoothly from each drum, without tangling.


DEWALT 3100 PSI pressure washer

07 June, 2023

The DEWALT DXPW3193 vertical and horizontal hybrid pressure washer is designed to deliver 3100 psi of cleaning pressure at 9.3 L/min.


SEA Electric vehicle safety suite

02 June, 2023

Truck manufacturer SEA Electric has launched an expanded safety suite across its entire vehicle range, featuring the SEA Driver Assistance System.


LAPP EPIC ASC axial screw contact

02 June, 2023

The LAPP EPIC ASC axial screw contact can be rotated in the high-current module, thereby simplifying assembly and preventing torsional stress.


Protect-Air CartReg inline regulator

01 June, 2023

The small and compact Protect-Air CartReg inline regulator provides an economical way to maintain specific pressure requirements.


Partial finger amputation leads to $50K fine for Vic water corporation

08 May, 2023

A Victorian utlity company has been fined after a worker sustained serious hand injuries while cleaning part of a wastewater management system.


Crusher service firmly bolted on to safety

04 May, 2023

Using the safest bolting practices has been the key to success for a crusher service specialist based in regional NSW.


Volvo to trial electric heavy vehicles in Queensland

14 February, 2023

Volvo Group Australia has announced plans to test heavy-duty battery electric heavy vehicles, equipped with a range of safety features, in Queensland.


Call for enhanced safety for concrete pours

18 January, 2023

Concreters across New South Wales have been urged to carry out regular inspections, maintenance and testing of equipment after a spate of concrete placing equipment incidents.


World first breakthrough in safer paint technology

01 January, 2023

A&I Coatings has developed a new type of polyurethane coating for the mining and vehicle body manufacturing industry that is sustainable and less harmful to persons.


The dos and don'ts of hydraulics servicing

23 November, 2022

Done well, hydraulic servicing can enhance safety on diesel-powered vehicles and machinery — but a poor job can lead to accidents and higher costs.


Vic freight company fined $35,000 after truck fatality

05 October, 2022

A Victorian freight company has been fined following the death of a garbage truck driver in Epping in December 2019.


Concrete manufacturer fined $35,000 over crane incident

29 September, 2022

A Victorian concrete manufacturer has been fined after two workers were nearly injured when a 2600 kg trough and mould detached from a crane and fell.


Forklift accident results in $40,000 fine for car dealership

14 September, 2022

A Victorian car dealership has been fined for failing to maintain a safe system of work, after a worker suffered skull fractures following an accident involving a forklift.


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