CSIRO helps prevent farmer death and injury with help of ‘crash test cow’
20 August, 2012A new type of cattle gate aimed at preventing farmer death and injury has completed rigorous testing and development by the CSIRO. SaferGate, designed by farmer and inventor Edward Evans, has been put to the test by a CSIRO-developed ‘crash test cow’.
Euchner CES and CET series tamper-proof safety switches
02 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe safety switches from Euchner’s CES and CET series have been specifically designed for use on decentralised machine systems. The safety switches from both series are based on transponder technology to ensure high protection against tampering.
Euchner CET4 safety switch with AS-Interface
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThrough the integrated AS-i connection, the CET4 AS can be operated directly on an AS-i bus and provides the control system for both the door position as well as the actual locking position.
Exair dual high-temperature cabinet cooler systems for large electrical enclosures
23 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdExair’s UL-listed and CE-compliant dual high-temperature cabinet cooler systems purge and cool overheated electrical control panels in harsh environments up to 93°C.
Fortress Interlocks amGard Pro safety gate switch interlocks
18 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Fortress Systems Pty LtdFortress Interlocks has developed its range of heavy-duty, safety gate switch interlocks to create amGard Pro.
Schneider Electric OsiSense XUE distance measurement laser
11 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has released a new range of laser distance-measurement sensor, the OsiSense XUE Laser, as an addition to its Telemecanique Sensors brand.
Allen-Bradley 440N-Z SensaGuard Non-Contact Switch
06 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Allen-Bradley 440N-Z SensaGuard Non-Contact Switch with a magnetic integrated latch combines a non-contact interlock switch and door latch into one integrated solution. It replaces separately mounting an interlock switch and door catch in lightweight guard doors.
FMCG Industry Solutions dirt capturing system
08 June, 2012The Foreign Matter Capturing System actively captures metal, glass, sand, soil and dust fragments from tyres and boots every time they travel over FMCG Industry Solutions’ Profilgate system. Areas protected include entrances into and out of warehouses, production areas, processing areas, maintenance departments and other high-risk areas, reducing the risk of product contamination and potential recalls.
CK Safety Detectamet metal and X-ray test pieces
25 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Detectaclean Pty LtdHaving metal and X-ray detectable products online to avoid contamination is only effective when the actual detection machines are also working to the specified detection levels. Regular testing of these machines is the only way to ensure they are compliant with quality assurance standards; the best way to do this is using metal and X-ray detector test pieces. CK Safety supplies a complete range of test pieces, manufactured by Detectamet.
Hydratight Joint Data Management System
20 April, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.hydratight.com/The Joint Data Management System (JDMS) from Hydratight is designed to aid planning, enhance safety, ensure joint integrity and assist in reducing construction and maintenance schedules and costs in oil and gas projects. It does this by storing the entire life cycle data relating to every critical bolted joint on an installation.
BLH Stop Drop Safety Barricading
26 March, 2012 | Supplied by: BLH Safety SolutionsBLH Stop Drop Safety Barricading is a plastic polymer barricading system that fits onto Australian standard hand railing and scaffolding to prevent dropped objects falling and injuring workers.
Healthy Snacks Australia fined $60,000 after worker loses finger
23 March, 2012 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaAn Australian food manufacturer has been fined $60,000 over an incident that left a worker with a severed finger after it was caught in a machine.
Pilz PNOZmulti Mini configurable safety relay systems
23 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPAdditional base units are now available for Pilz’s configurable safety relays PNOZmulti Mini. These enable quick, easy connection of communication and safe link modules, as well as contact expansion modules. As a result, interlinked and decentralised plants can now also be monitored safely using PNOZmulti Mini.
Euchner CET4 safety switch
21 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe CET4 safety switch from Euchner combines non-contact transponder technology with a monitored guard locking function, as well as a door monitoring output. It is based on the open-circuit current principle.
Mine maintenance practices to prevent accidents
16 March, 2012A Safety Alert has been released by NSW Trade & Investment after a major plant fire broke out at an above ground mine. Rob Regan, Director of the Department’s Mine Safety Operations Branch, has asked that the alert and knowledge of its contents is distributed to all relevant parties in mining companies. It should also be placed on the mine’s noticeboard.
