Universities test widely used concrete screw anchors
09 September, 2019 by Bert Heinrich* | Supplied by: EnerpacAustralian 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* | Supplied by: KHQ LawyersIf you're an owner/operator of premises in an industrial park, this recent case regarding traffic management may be of interest to you.
Worker doused in sugarcane mud and liquid
27 August, 2019WHS Queensland are investigating after a release of hot sugarcane mud and liquid left an evaporative plant operator with extensive burns to his upper body.
SICK outdoorScan3 safety laser scanner
22 August, 2019 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdSICK's outdoorScan3 safety laser scanner is designed to support safe human-machine interactions in outdoor areas.
Bullivants mobile sales, service and repair truck
22 August, 2019 | Supplied by: BullivantsBullivants' mobile sales, service and repair truck provides lifting, rigging and height safety equipment as well as other services on-site.
Friction Plus by ADE mobile phone app
21 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE)Friction Plus by ADE is a mobile phone app that has been developed for miners to measure the coefficient of friction on a mine site's haul roads.
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* | Supplied by: Universal RobotsThere is a growing dependence on automated processes and robots in industrial workplaces. But does this technology make workplaces safer?
Topcon IM-2D Lux Meter
01 August, 2019 | Supplied by: TechRentalsThe Topcon IM-2D Lux Meter is a digital illuminance meter that can be used to evaluate lighting facilities of sites such as factories, shops, schools and parks.
EXAIR Hot Tap Digital Flowmeter
09 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdEXAIR's Hot Tap Digital Flowmeter allows users to identify high compressed air use areas, detect compressed air leaks and optimise air use.
Worker injured by exploding earthmover tyre
08 July, 2019A young worker has suffered severe facial injuries after an earthmover's tyre exploded while he and another worker were removing a tyre from a split rim.
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, 2019 | Supplied by: IDEC Australia Pty LtdIDEC Corporation's HS1T interlock switch provides 5000 N of locking force and can be used on large doors and equipment to prevent hazard exposure.
Worker's foot amputated in feeder bin incident
24 June, 2019A worker's foot has been surgically amputated onsite after his legs became trapped in three exposed operating augers at the bottom of a feeder bin.
maxon BLDC motor
27 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Maxon Australia Pty LtdThe maxon BLDC motor offers the advantages of both outrunner and inrunner brushless DC motors.
