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.
SNH emergency-stop buttons
29 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
SNH emergency-stop buttons are compliant with EN ISO 13850 of EN 60947-5-1 and EN 60947-5-5. Depending on the design, they can be used up to safety category 4, performance level e or SIL 3 in accordance with the machine directive 2006/42/EG, and they satisfy the current safety standards EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061.
Wadeco MWS-ST/SR type microwave sensor
29 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Semrad Instrumentation Products
The Wadeco MWS-ST/SR type microwave sensor is a switch consisting of a transmitter (MWS-ST) and a receiver (MWS-SR) installed face to face. The transmitter emits a continuous, low-power microwave beam towards the receiver and an output relay is released when the beam is obstructed.
Wieland Electric SNS 4084K zero-speed monitor
29 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Wieland Electric SNS 4084K zero-speed monitor protects against dangerous machine or system movements.
ISF modular safety fencing range
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The durable, modular range of safety fencing from ISF is designed in accordance with Australian standards and is suitable for industrial or commercial applications.
Omron Type G9SP Series programmable safety controller
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
The Type G9SP Series programmable safety controller is designed for small-to-medium machinery applications in packaging, food, automotive, injection-moulding and printing industries.
Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push-buttons with safety ratings
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
All Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push-buttons now have TÜV-certified B10d functional safety ratings, providing users with published certified safety product data for calculating the safety level of control safety systems.
Jemtech VSY-W high-sensitivity safety switch range
27 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Jemtech Pty Ltd
The VSY-W range of high sensitivity safety switches uses technology similar to RFID with a reader in the switch body and an active transponder tag in the switch key.
Call for better machine guarding after another workplace death
16 August, 2010
Safety Regulator WorkSafe Victoria has called upon business owners and operators to place a more rigorous focus on machine guarding after another workplace death involving processing plant.
Safety warning for working in sawmills
20 July, 2010
Following a number of injuries in sawmills, WorkCover NSW has reminded the sawmilling industry to ensure adequate safety precautions are taken.
Second reckless endangerment conviction in Victoria this year
28 June, 2010
A Geelong-based company received Victoria’s second reckless endangerment conviction in 2010 over an injury that could have easily been prevented.
WA recycling company fined over loss of toes
04 June, 2010
A Western Australian recycling company has been fined $50,000 over an incident that resulted in the amputation of a teenage employee’s toes.
