Tower lamps
18 August, 2008
The Gemini-G1 range of tower lamps are stackable LED beacons with applications in machine status indication, machine guarding, factory traffic control and many other areas.
Safety guidelines for ACT subcontractors
18 August, 2008
The ACT government has launched the Occupational Health Safety and Environment SubbyPack for the ACT Building and Construction Industry.
PT4300 pressure sensor
18 August, 2008
The PT4300 is a media isolated, stainless steel pressure sensor for use in oil and gas, refrigeration, gas compression, test stands and industrial OEM applications.
Infrared thermometer
18 August, 2008
The Extech 42511/42512 dual laser infrared thermometer uses dual lasers to identify the exact measuring spot when they converge to a single spot.
Fosters receives $1.125m OHS fine
08 August, 2008
Fosters Australia has received a massive $1.125m fine for serious safety failings which led to the death of a worker at its Abbotsford (Melbourne) brewery in April 2006.
NSW increases workers compensation death benefits
30 July, 2008
Premier Morris Iemma recently met with the CFMEU Workplace Tragedy Family Support Group to promote the upcoming changes to the workers compensation death benefits.
Supreme Court overrules joint OHS appeal
24 July, 2008
The SA Supreme Court has overruled the joint appeal lodged by Santos Limited and Diemould Tooling Services, clarifying a key point of law for prosecuting serious breaches of workplace safety laws.
Public comment sought on machinery regs
22 July, 2008
The Commission for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking public comment on the draft code of practice for safeguarding of machinery and plant.
Poison people — who’s obstructing safety in your workplace? Part 3
15 July, 2008 by Andrew Douglas*
Proactive management of problem employees is crucial, as management should aim to neutralise the problem behaviour as soon as possible.
WorkSafe targeting regions identified as unsafe
11 July, 2008
WorkSafe Victoria has announced a program of intervention activities over the coming 12 months that will focus on a compiled list of metropolitan and regional areas identified as being in need of OHS improvement, based on workers compensation claims.
Lockable shut-off valve
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Pneumatics Direct Australia
Infinity’s safety shut-off valve ensures a safe and secure way to isolate a machine or area so it can be worked on by maintenance workers or machine operators.
Anemometer
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Allara Instrument Hire
TSI’s Velocicalc rotating vane anemometer accurately measures air velocity and temperature, calculates flow rate, performs averaging and determines minimum and maximum readings. The model 8324 also provides data logging capability.
Laser safety sensor
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Jemtech Pty Ltd
The Shrike series of laser sensors, typically used on long-folder guarding installations, has been expanded with the release of the SH-L600 model that replaces the SH-L534 model.
Valve labeller
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Air & Hydraulic Systems Pty Ltd
Praher Valves has released a colour-coded labelling system for valves and pipe clips.
Press depth control
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Jemtech Pty Ltd
The Praxxis press depth control application is designed to complement the Praxxis position controllers, used in application-specific machinery control systems.
