Materials handling

Construction materials company extends road safety program

02 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Boral

Australia's largest vertically integrated construction materials company has extended its partnership with a heavy vehicle and road safety education program.


Waste pit gate amputation lands $580K fine

23 May, 2025

In Western Australia, a concrete manufacturing company has been fined $580,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries leading to an amputation.


AI platform streamlines ergonomic and hazard assessments

08 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Soter Analytics

A natural health products company integrated an AI platform into their safety processes, observing streamlined ergonomic and hazard assessments among other benefits.


Workplace manslaughter fine more than doubled to $3m

24 April, 2025

A stonemasonry company that was the first to be convicted under Victoria's workplace manslaughter laws has had its fine more than doubled to $3 million.


Mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance blitz

17 March, 2025

SafeWork NSW inspectors have issued more than 140 notices as part of a targeted mobile plant, fixed machinery and vehicles compliance operation.


Boplan Impact Calculator for safety equipment

29 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Boplan

The Boplan Impact Calculator is an online calculation tool designed to empower safety coordinators, facility managers and HSE professionals to accurately assess the impact resistance required for their workplace safety and collision protection equipment.


Pack King powered floor cranes

14 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Pack King

Pack King powered floor cranes offer safety and efficiency for users.


Modulate portable buildings

05 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Modulate Group

Modulate portable building solutions offer flexibility and durability for demanding industries.


Dematic Multishuttle Meat Buffer automated guided vehicle system

03 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

The Dematic Multishuttle Meat Buffer system operates in both frozen and chilled environments and allows for the transfer of product cartons between aisles without the use of a traditional conveyor system.


Safer loading with bespoke electric winch

27 June, 2024

A UK building products company required a new winch system to load heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).


Emerson Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meter

12 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Emerson

The Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meter from Emerson is suitable for chemical plants that need to improve safety, reduce energy use and minimise emissions.


Martor 9947 Connector Set for safety knives and telescopic pole

27 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Martor Australia

The 9947 Connector Set from Martor includes the connector, which can be easily connected to Martor's Secumax 350, 350 SE, 150, and 148 safety knives, and the matching telescopic pole.


Company charged after worker seriously injured by steel beams

24 May, 2023

A Victorian transport logistics company has been charged after a worker was seriously injured by falling steel beams at a West Melbourne freight depot in 2021.


Adept Direct FRAS magnetic cable hangers

24 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Adept Direct

The magnetic cable hangers are easy to install, even in harsh environments. They come with a powerful magnet that can stick to any metal surface, meaning the hangers remain securely in place.


Employers urged to be wary of crush injuries in the workplace

10 May, 2023

WorkSafe Victoria is calling on employers to address the risk of crush injuries in the workplace, after eight people died in workplace crush incidents in 2022.


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