Fatalities on NSW roads prompt heavy-vehicle crackdown
07 February, 201826 drivers tested positive for drugs during Operation Rolling Thunder, which was organised on 1 February 2018.
Automated mine safety tool developed by students
05 February, 2018The creation of an automated tool to improve mine safety has won a team of students a trip to Silicon Valley.
Fluid Components International thermal flow meters and switches
05 February, 2018 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdFluid Components International SIL-compliant thermal flow meters and switches for safety instrumented systems comply with standards IEC 61511 and 61508.
Computer models to improve rail safety
28 November, 2017Rail safety is being improved in Australia and Indonesia via computer models that predict how rail cars will respond to different track conditions.
Simulation and radar technology improves vehicle safety
24 November, 2017 | Supplied by: National Instruments Australia Pty LtdThe safety and reliability of vehicles could be improved with new technology developed by NI.
Safer road rollers awarded by AAPA
15 November, 2017A safety initiative aimed at road construction workers has been recognised with the AAPA National Safety Initiative Industry Award.
safeHDDM makes safety laser scanners immune to wood chippings
05 October, 2017 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdWood flooring manufacturer is using the latest microScan3 safety laser scanner from SICK to improve safety and productivity in a challenging environment.
How to safely select and replace hydraulic hose assemblies
26 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Gates Australia Pty LtdThere are some key considerations to take into account when selecting and replacing hydraulic hose assemblies.
Bestech Australia 8431 and 8432 precision miniature load cells
22 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe Bestech Australia 8431 and 8432 precision miniature load cells are designed for precise tension and compression force measurements in limited spaces.
'Fight Recorder' for soldiers being developed
11 September, 2017Two technology companies have been selected by the Australian Department of Defence to develop the equivalent of a black box for soldiers to capture crucial data on the battlefield.
Emerson PolyOil jar handling clamp
07 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation SolutionsThe Emerson PolyOil jar handling clamp can be used for drilling, DST jars, coil tubing and wireline applications.
How to avoid loading/unloading exclusion zone (LUEZ) incidents
07 September, 2017 by David Huisman | Supplied by: BodyGuard Safety SolutionsThe operation of trucks, excavators, forklifts and other heavy vehicles in both industrial worksites and public areas is dangerous. Far too often, serious accidents occur when personnel are loading and unloading these powered mobile plants.
Ready for take-off
04 September, 2017 by Dannielle FurnessThe use of drone technology is on the increase, with companies across a range of industries electing to utilise unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPASs) to carry out expensive or high-risk inspection programs.
Ignore driver safety at your peril
09 August, 2017 | Supplied by: MiX TelematicsDriving is one the riskiest work-related activities, with around 20–40% of workplace deaths in industrialised countries being associated with road crashes.
Reer Safegate type 4 programmable safety light curtains
28 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe Reer Safegate type 4 range of safety light curtains are suitable for the protection of a large number of high-risk industrial applications, particularly those requiring a high level of integration of the muting functions.
