Emergency Alert Systems WiLAS (Wireless Alert Siren) System
09 May, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.emergencyalertsystems.com.au/products/wilas/index.shtml?utm_source=safetysolutions&utm_medium=premweblink&utm_content=WiLAS&utm_campaign=WiLAS
The WiLAS (Wireless Alert Siren) System from Emergency Alert Systems (EAS), a business unit of Inventis Technology, is claimed to be the first wirelessly networked and wirelessly activated, scalable, multitone alert siren system. It overcomes the prospective problem where users, with only seconds to sound an evacuation (or other) alarm, are not able to get to the siren control panel, or the site power has been cut.
Australia to heed safety standard deadline
04 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The European Commission has extended the deadline for the transition from standard EN 954-1 to standards EN ISO 13849-1 and EN/IEC 62061. Gary Milburn, Rockwell Automation Area Manager - Safety, explores the implications to Australia’s industrial community.
ReeR EOS4 compact safety light curtain
06 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The ReeR EOS4 compact safety light curtain is designed for the protection of machine tools. With its small-size housing and minimal dead zone, it is suitable for applications where space restrictions exist.
Wieland samos PRO system
05 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Wieland samos PRO system can be safety interconnected via the dedicated samos NET bus system and is programmed using Samos PLAN v 1.3 which is a graphical user interface for configuration and parameterisation of inputs and outputs.
Fortress Pneumatic Valve+ (PV+)
01 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Fortress Systems Pty Ltd
The Pneumatic Valve+ (PV+) unit’s modular design allows the configuration of an array of valves, trapped key interlocks and key switches in any combination.
WorkCover investigating wood chipper amputation
08 March, 2011
WorkCover NSW is investigating an incident where a man’s feet were amputated in a wood chipper.
Machine guarding campaign fights shocking workplace amputations incidents
21 February, 2011
The Australian Workers Union has announced a new campaign to address the high incidence of workplace injuries from unguarded machines.
Omron STI safety products
21 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron’s STI safety products can be used to keep workers safe around machine tools, automated machinery and robots in factories producing products such as automobiles and electronics, safety light curtains, interlocks, relays, mats, safety edges and sensors.
Wieland Samos Plan v1.3 control software
24 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Wieland Samos Plan v1.3 control software for the range of Samos Pro modular safety products uses a variety of safe function modules to enable the set-up of complex safety applications, allowing users to monitor all kinds of parameters.
Festo air preparation range
24 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The Festo air preparation range provides a certified and tested unit that can be integrated into new or existing circuits, either standalone or housed in an air-preparation module. As a supply device providing a safe exhaust function, it offers a number of possible applications and benefits.
Banner Engineering DX99 Wireless Node with compact metal housing
20 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
A compact metal housing rated for Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations is available for Banner Engineering’s intrinsically safe DX99 Wireless Node product line.
Death of teenager is a wake-up call for employers
09 December, 2010
A Victorian couple were sentenced over the death of a teenage worker at a cardboard packaging factory in 2009.
Jemtech Smash-21 dual-circuit safety contact block
08 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Jemtech Pty Ltd
Jemtech has developed a range of safety relay components. Previously only offering contact blocks to complement its Vigilante safety control units, the company has designed the Smash safety relays to work in standalone applications with its safety switches and optical safety sensors.
Banner Engineering AG4 safety laser scanner
08 December, 2010 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The Banner Engineering AG4 safety laser scanner uses pulses of Class 1 infrared laser light to locate the position of objects in its field of view, effectively protecting personnel by safeguarding both stationary and mobile hazards within a user-designated area.
Nail gun accidents prompt warning
29 November, 2010
Ambulance Victoria has issued a warning about the dangers of nail guns, following the release of a report on injuries in the state from the tool.