Dangerous machines endanger lives - act now before it’s too late
25 October, 2012WorkSafe statistics reveal almost 450 body parts have been amputated from Victorian workers by common types of machinery used in Victorian workplaces over the last five years.
Nederman acquires US industrial air filtration group
16 October, 2012Nederman is strengthening its position in industrial air filtration by acquiring US group Environmental Filtration Technologies (EFT).
Fluke Ti105 and TiR105 thermal imagers
09 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdFluke has released the Ti105 and TiR105 thermal imagers, the latest addition to the company’s series of lightweight, rugged and easy-to-use imagers.
Safeguarding your machine
05 October, 2012 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdIn the early days of the industrial revolution, labour was cheap and there was little regard for pain and suffering of injured workers. In more recent times, we have evolved through changes in social attitudes, placing more value on people who work with machines. These changes ensure that we continue to develop safeguarding measures for existing and new machinery. The challenge is to continue to improve the existing safety of machinery and also, as we make advances in technology, any new hazards need to be managed in a way that aligns with what is expected from the modern-day employer.
CAC Gas Chem-Master regulator/manifold range
04 October, 2012 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & InstrumentationCAC Gas has introduced the Chem-Master regulator and manifold product range.
Acrodyne Acro-Torq Portable Actuator range
03 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Acrodyne Pty LtdAcrodyne has released the Acro-Torq Portable Actuator range.
Fluid Components FS10A analyser flow switch/monitor
02 October, 2012 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe FS10A analyser flow switch/monitor from Fluid Components International has received FM and FMc (Canadian) approvals.
NORD SK 200E distributed frequency inverter range
27 September, 2012 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdSK 200E distributed frequency inverters from NORD Drivesystems feature several safety functions which, depending on the switching device, enable safe shutdown procedures in high-risk applications that comply with Category 4 or Performance Level e according to EN 13849-1.
Exair siphon-fed spray nozzles
24 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdExair’s siphon-fed spray nozzles atomise fluids in a range of spray patterns for a wide variety of uses.
Furness FC770 leak detector
19 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdBestech Australia has released the next generation of the Furness leak detector for inline production leak testing of automotive components, pharmaceutical products, safety pressure devices, plumbing fittings, gas appliances and medical equipment.
Remote triggering available for in-shoe analysis system
19 September, 2012Tekscan trigger transmitters and receivers allow users to synchronise wireless and data logger recordings with other measurement devices.
Compressed Air cabinet cooler systems
14 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdCabinet Cooler Systems are a way to purge and cool electrical control panels.
Hioki FT3700-20/FT3701-20 HiTester infrared thermo range
13 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty LtdThe Hioki FT3700-20 and FT3701-20 infrared thermo HiTesters are gun-type infrared thermometers that facilitate the measurement of surface temperatures.
Workplace safety through machine design
13 September, 2012 by Frank Schrever* | Supplied by: Machine Safety by DesignAustralian and New Zealand laws emphasise the importance of risk elimination and minimisation by design in the hierarchy of controls. A carefully thought through design can help businesses and professionals minimise the risk and the dependence on human behaviour. Read on to find out how.
Sick M4000 Advanced multiple light beam safety device
04 September, 2012 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdThe M4000 Advanced multiple light beam safety device detects persons accessing the hazardous area of a machine during operation and immediately switch it off.
