Sensors making road logistics safer
19 January, 2016 by Glenn JohnsonHeavy vehicle logistics is a fact of life in the modern world, but it is not without public safety and economic risks, although modern sensor technologies present new opportunities for road management authorities to mitigate these risks.
Early detection of surface mine subsidence
16 December, 2015 | Supplied by: MainmarkIf machinery starts malfunctioning, it may not be the manufacturer's fault. Instead, it might be a warning sign for subsidence issues on mine sites.
Schmersal ZQ900 series emergency pull-wire switches
10 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe Schmersal ZQ900 series of pull-wire switches offers robust emergency stop solutions for use along the length of conveyors or similar types of installations.
Fly on friend: repelling birds maintains safety on offshore installations
26 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Bird Control GroupA bird scaring system is improving the safety of helidecks on offshore installations.
Bandsaw cuts down injury risks in abattoirs
06 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Scott Automation & Robotics Pty LimitedBandsaw units from Scott Automation & Robotics incorporate safety technology, which not only provides reassurance to employees, but reduces the chance of worker injury and compensation.
Machine accident costs processor $60,000
02 November, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaInadequate guarding on a machine has cost a chicken processor $60,000 following a serious workplace incident.
Michell Instruments QMA601 process moisture analyser
16 October, 2015 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdMichell Instruments' QMA601 process moisture analyser is designed for retrofitting into existing systems, enabling older plants to access developments in quartz crystal microbalance technology for trace moisture measurements.
Suhner INOX metal cleaner range
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: SUHNER Australia Pty LtdSuhner Australia has released its 'green' based INOX range of cleaning, protective and polishing agents for stainless steel and other metals. The range includes the Sun Clean, Sun Protect and Sun Polish products, which are all made from plants and are free of harmful chemicals.
Jay Electronique Safir radio remote control range with IECEx
28 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe Safir range of radio remote controls from Jay Electronique has gained IECEx approvals on the Moka handheld control and the Alto transceiver. This now allows the range to be used in potentially explosive gas atmospheres classified zone 0, 1, 2, or dust classified zones 20, 21, 22.
New radar safety technology
18 August, 2015VicRoads announced it will install radar-based reverse braking technology on its road maintenance fleet, which could become standard across industry.
Smart OHS system online work health safety management system
06 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Smart OHSThe Smart OHS system is an online work health safety management system.
MiX Telematics driver safety solutions
06 August, 2015 | Supplied by: MiX TelematicsAt MiX Telematics, the training and consultancy services offered follow a Driver Safety Management Cycle, which integrates individual solutions that work together to instil a commitment to safety, improve and promote positive driver behaviour and strengthen safety corporate cultures.
Getac T800-Ex explosion-proof tablet
06 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Synnex Australia Pty LtdThe Getac T800-Ex rugged tablet is an explosion-proof tablet that can be used during pipeline inspections and maintenance operations for the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas industries.
SmarTrack fleet management system
05 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Remote Control TechnologiesSmarTrack is designed to provide control over operating equipment by providing intelligent insights that allow monitoring, control and continual improvement of productivity and safety of fleet in the work environment.
ifm efector O3M151 3D sensor
05 August, 2015 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe ifm efector O3M151 is a 3D sensor for mobile machines which gives a three-dimensional detection of the machine environment and automated evaluation of scenes and objects.
