ACT reviews a month of safety
02 November, 2007
This year’s ACT Health and Safety Month saw 188 events place in the ACT, including a variety of OHS displays, training sessions, workplace assessments and workshops by a number of participating organisations.
Two-handed DC electric start
21 September, 2007 | Supplied by: Hawker Richardson
The Stanley Assembly Technologies two-handed start solution keeps the operator’s hands away from rotating spindles and pinch points while using DC nut runners, especially tube nuts. Most two-handed controls for nut runners have relied on fixed push-buttons or extra levers mounted in various locations, rendering the tools ergonomically disadvantageous.
New national licensing standard for persons performing high-risk work
21 September, 2007
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) recently finalised the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work, which will replace the existing National Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standard for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment - NOHSC: 1006 (2001).
Robotic safety concept
21 September, 2007 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The SafeMove EPS (electronic position switch) range of robot safety products replaces traditional mechanical position switches. They are claimed to resolve problems typically experienced with mechanical cam-and-switch solutions like soiling, wear and tear, constant adjustments, bulky cables and connectors and complex installation and commissioning.
Protecting young workers from workplace hazards
21 September, 2007 by Worksafe NSW
Employers should know that young workers must be protected from the risk of injury or illness arising from workplace hazards and pay special attention to the needs of young workers
Risk assessment still vital under new Victorian regulations
21 September, 2007 by Pilz Australia
The new Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations are designed to simplify safety but, in the case of risk assessments, their release has caused real confusion
Safety overhaul in Canberra
05 September, 2007
ACT Minister for Industrial Relations, Andrew Barr has introduced a range of amendments reforming the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989.
Multiple light beam curtains
20 August, 2007 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The M4000 series of multiple light beam safety devices has expanded to include two new 'Advanced Curtain' variants with resolutions that have been increased to 14 and 30 mm.
People with disability at risk at work
20 August, 2007
Australia is currently facing a labour force shortage. As part of a variety of initiatives to help ensure the maximum workforce, people with disability are being encouraged to join the workforce
Injuries at work deserve same science as cancer
20 July, 2007
With incidents at work leaving one in every 200 Australians with permanent injuries and costing the economy more than $34 billion, the field should be researched scientifically in the same manner and to the degree that cancer and strokes are
Safety good for people, planet and profit
12 July, 2007
People, planet, profit was the theme at the Integral Energy e-safe Energy Safety and Field Expo gala dinner.
Western Australia work safety awards
06 July, 2007
WorkSafe WA is calling for entries for the 2007 Work Safety awards. Entry is open to individuals, groups, organisations or enterprises operating within WA.
Robotics and safety
22 June, 2007 by Paul Stathis
In the workplace, safety can't be traded off for commercial benefits, even though safety facilities can have commercially detrimental implications
WorkCover inspectors recruitment drive
15 June, 2007
A recruitment drive for new WorkCover inspectors has been announced by NSW Minister for Industrial Relations, John Della Bosca.
$25,000 fine for unguarded machine
13 June, 2007
A recycling business in Kewdale, WA, has recently been fined $25,000 for failing to provide a safe workplace, after a man injured his arm in an unguarded machine.
