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.
PAS inBound application to identify safe operating limits
13 March, 2012Safe operating limit information is typically maintained by various groups within a plant and is not readily available to operators. As such, operators are generally unaware of the design and safety limitations of the processes they operate. PAS has addressed this with the release of inBound, a layered application for the PlantState Suite alarm management software that makes plant operators continually aware of safe operating limits.
simPRO Job Management Software
30 November, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.simpro.com.au/features/estimating-software/
The simPRO Job Management Software allows users to estimate large and small service jobs quickly and accurately.
CPR Safe-Ind knee emergency stop bar
07 October, 2011 | Supplied by: CPR Safe-Ind
The Safe-Ind knee emergency stop bar is a Category 4 rated knee-operated emergency stop bar. The stop bars are currently manufactured in lengths of 1000 and 1200 mm.
Balluff BPS series IP67 pressure sensors
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
Balluff has released the BPS series of pressure sensors with IP67 protection for use in gaseous and liquid media. The rugged devices feature a high-quality, long-term stable ceramic load cell, simple installation, high operating comfort and high precision. A large, bright and easily visible display ensures immediate status overview. This shows not only the current system pressure in bar, mbar, PSI and MPa, but also features fast and simple configuration of the sensors according to the VDMA standard, using two keys and intuitive menu guidance.
Sick IVC-3D stainless steel smart camera
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
Sick’s IVC-3D stainless steel smart camera has been specially designed for harsh environments combining imaging, lighting and analysis in a single, robust, stainless steel housing.
Omron Type FQ Series vision sensor
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron’s Type FQ Series vision sensor incorporates full-blown image processing capabilities in a palm-size footprint.
Banner Engineering TM18 EZ-Beam compact photoelectric sensor
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering’s TM18 EZ-Beam compact photoelectric sensor is designed for use in heavy-duty environments. The TM18 offers a nickel-plated, die-cast zinc metal housing, as well as completely epoxy encapsulated electronics. Rated IP69K, the TM18 provides durability and resistance in harsh sensing environments, especially in high-pressure washdown applications. Featuring a compact, right-angle shape, an 18 mm threaded barrel mount and integral all-metal M12 quick disconnect, the TM18 sensor has the ability to fit in tight places and avoid sensor damage during machine assembly, transport, maintenance and operation.
GPS Innovations FleetConnect vehicle and equipment service management
02 October, 2011 | Supplied by: GPS Innovations
FleetConnect enables users to easily keep track of vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks.
Treotham Mosaic safety controller
01 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Mosaic is a modular and configurable safety controller for protecting machines or entire plants. The device is capable of monitoring several safety sensors and commands, such as safety light curtains, laser scanners, photocells, mechanical switches, mats, emergency stops and two-hand controls.
FLIR Systems thermal fence
30 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR
The thermal fence is a fully integrated virtual perimeter alert system which uses thermal security cameras for simultaneous threat detection and assessment.
Project: Improve workplace safety reporting system and reduce the risk of hazards
30 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SCRIM Safety First Pty Ltd
When the Australian marine terminal operator, DP World, was looking to improve its occupational health and safety (OHS) system, it contacted SCRIM, part of software consultancy firm Accelrelation.
