ABB Breaker Lock added to Fortress switchgear interlocks
28 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Fortress Systems Pty Ltd
The ABB Breaker Lock has been added to the existing Fortress range of switchgear interlocks and forms an essential part of a sequential interlocking system that ensures the safe operation of electrical switchgear.
Hand injury incurs 20K fine
22 January, 2010
The principals of a South Australian company were convicted and fined over a workplace injury where an employee lost several fingers.
Fortress amGard key switch Option Pod
15 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Fortress Systems Pty Ltd
An Option Pod with a key switch has been introduced to the amGard range of modular safety gate switches.
Wieland samos PRO safety controller
14 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Wieland samos PRO is a compact safety controller for machine and plant applications. Utilising 22.5 mm-wide modules, a programmable safety system can be constructed from a total width of just 45 mm.
New WA code of practice on safeguarding of machinery and plant
22 December, 2009
A new code of practice for the safeguarding of machinery and plant was recently released in Western Australia.
Can metal lathes be made safe?
30 November, 2009 by Frank Schrever*
Metal lathes are dangerous machines that can cause serious injury. A simple interlocked chuck guard that prevents the machine from starting while open can reduce most lathe safety risks. These guards and controls are adaptable for just about every brand of lathe and, applied correctly can eliminate risks without depending on human behaviour.
Sawmill and director prosecuted after worker loses hand
30 November, 2009
WorkSafe Victoria has put timber mill operators on notice to improve safety after the prosecution of a company and its director on workplace health and safety charges.
Company director and firm convicted and fined $815,000 over workplace death
17 November, 2009
A Victorian company director was convicted and fined $65,000, while his company was convicted on two counts and fined a total of $750,000 over a workplace death on an unguarded machine.
Internal safety release
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Fortress Systems Pty Ltd
The Internal Release (IR) adapter for the Fortress Interlocks amGard range of modular safety gate switches provides an internal release function for safety and access key installations.
Employer fined over fingertip loss
06 November, 2009
An Adelaide Hills food business has been fined over an incident in which a mincer amputated an employee’s fingertip.
Printer fined over fifth workplace injury
06 November, 2009
An Adelaide printing business was convicted and fined in the SA Industrial Relations Court, after pleading guilty to its fifth breach of workplace safety laws.
Safe speed monitor
19 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Wieland SNS 4084K standstill monitor enables machinery operators in process industries to safely monitor two input signals in the 0.1 to 99 Hz frequency range.
Guard your machines and protect your employees
30 September, 2009 by Andrew Douglas*
A recent NSW Industrial Court ruling over an injury sustained by a worker from an unguarded machine stresses the importance of avoiding taking short cuts just to meet production schedules at the risk of injuring employees.
Fine over injury on unguarded machine
28 September, 2009
An Adelaide kitchen maker and one of its supervisors have been fined in the Industrial Court over an incident in which a teenage employee had a section of finger amputated at the company’s workshop.
Safety limit switch
23 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The 440P series of Allen-Bradley Guardmaster safety limit switches comprises 14 models and features a 2 m pre-terminated side- or bottom-entry cable, and a rugged, compact, 22 mm metal housing.
