ASCC develops guidelines for safe design
28 August, 2006
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has released a guidance document outlining the principles of safe design as a means of preventing injuries in the workplace.
500 Australian Standards to be cut
28 August, 2006
To maintain relevant Australian Standards, Standards Australia has embarked on a project to reassess about 2000 standards sectors that are more than 10 years old.
Assess and reduce risk
14 August, 2006
How do you ensure a machine is properly safeguarded? Chris Soranno from STI Machine Services has devised a 12-step process that offers a thorough risk assessment for the safe and efficient operation of industrial machinery
A rewarding safety program
14 August, 2006
An incentive program can be just the thing to boost a flagging safety program. But the emphasis shouldn't be just on 'what' to reward employees with
Employee injured by identified hazard
08 August, 2006
An ACT company has been fined $200,000 under a new OHS law after a worker was injured by a hazard previously identified by the company’s risk assessment process.
Call for entries to SA safety awards
04 August, 2006
SafeWork SA is calling for entries into the Safe Work Awards for 2006.
Standards Australia to continue as peak standards body
26 July, 2006
Standards Australia funding will continue at current or increased levels if recommendations from a draft report are followed that suggest it remain Australia’s peak standards development organisation.
The standard is set for machine safety
25 July, 2006
The new standard for the safety of machinery has finally been published.
A safety system that will not negatively effect production
14 June, 2006 | Supplied by: Fluidsentry
A common complaint of today's machinery safeguarding requirements is their potential impact on production
Mezzanine safety system
12 June, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.ozgrandson.com
The Mezgate unit incorporates a sliding panel which secures the opening in the mezzanine railing, a fixed fence which generally is permanently fixed at right angles to the front railing, a hinged pair of panels and a locking system which ensures total security.
SA safety crisis
12 May, 2006
The Quins munitions plant explosion near Gladstone has prompted SA Unions to call for an urgent overhaul of workplace safety standards in South Australia.
Multivariable transmitter
11 May, 2006 | Supplied by: Emerson
Emerson Process Management has released the Rosemount Analytical Model Xmt two-wire transmitter for liquid analysis.
High temperature lubricant
12 April, 2006 | Supplied by: ITW Polymers & Fluids
Rocol High Temp Synthetic Chain Lube, a high temperature lubricant, has been specially formulated to lubricate chains exposed to temperatures as high as 280°C. With conventional graphite/water mix chain lubricants, precious production time is lost as the lubricant cannot be applied to the chain unless it is below 100°C. As the lube can be applied at temperatures of up to 280°C, ovens do not need to be shut down.
Monitored pneumatic safety valves
12 April, 2006 | Supplied by: Fluidsentry
Directional control valves for pneumatic safety applications in five-port two-position sliding spool type with static seals, mounted on a safety manifold configured for three-port two-position operation.
Sensors provide answers in emergencies
11 April, 2006
An earthquake strikes a large city, wrecking roads and bridges, stranding rush-hour commuters, trapping office workers inside high-rise buildings.
