Reach trucks
09 June, 2009 byThe BT Reflex series electric-powered reach trucks provide increased capacities ranging from 1400 to 2500 kg, increased lift heights to 12.5 m, reduced energy requirements and improved operator safety over the previous model it replaces.
Light crane system
09 June, 2009 byThe XA aluminium light crane system is designed for materials handling applications that require high precision, minimal rolling resistance, low noise and corrosion-free extended durability and cleanliness. Such applications include automotive, food and beverage processing, precision fabrication and clean environment manufacturing.
Load turner
09 June, 2009 byPal-turn Load Rotator makes the often difficult and dangerous task of turning and rotating heavy or bulky loads safer and easier.
Actilev lift tables and scissor lifts
09 June, 2009The Actilev range of lift tables and scissor lifts provides a low working profile, mobility, double and triple scissors for high extensions and a large platform for oversized materials.
Basic safety failing costs crane company $70,000
25 May, 2009A failure to ensure simple safety checks had been done have cost a crane company a conviction, $70,000 fine and put future contracts at risk.
Forklift driver fined over fatal fall
06 May, 2009A forklift driver has been fined and ordered to undertake a formal assessment of his competence to operate a forklift following an incident in which a another worker was killed.
Lifting bins and common sense: if it's too heavy, leave it
26 February, 2009 by Andrew Douglas*A court ruling against a worker's civil claims against his employer after suffering a workplace injury highlights the importance of the need for employers to ensure employees have the requisite training on working safely.
Builder fined over structural collapse
18 February, 2009A builder has been fined $20,000 for breaches to the SA OHS Act for injuries sustained by workers on an Adelaide construction site.
Men six times more likely to be injured at work
23 December, 2008A report that monitors the hospitalisation of injured workers reveals that men are six times more liikely than women to be injured in the workplace.
Silencer
18 November, 2008The Mini and Midi Coax Silencers have been designed to lower sound level when using the Coax cartridges for direct integration or when using them on the Vacuum Gripper Systems VGS or the pump unit PMAT/Vactrap platforms.
Warning on crane safety after new incident
25 September, 2008SafeWork SA is urging construction firms to review their crane safety procedures after a crane was struck by its falling load at a Built Environs construction site in northern Adelaide.
Safety reminder for working with tower cranes
23 September, 2008WorkCover NSW has issued a reminder to ensure adequate safety measures are in place when using tower cranes, following an incident where a tower crane dropped its load from a height of 2 metres.
Live cable reels
18 August, 2008The Hannay cable reels are a series of industrial-duty, long-lasting spring rewind reels for live electric cable to power tools, lights, machinery and generator lines. The quick and convenient spring rewind saves time and the heavy-duty steel construction of the reels stands up to demanding field use.
OHS guidelines on lifting
18 August, 2008WorkSafe Victoria has released a list of the most common injuries related to manual lifting, in relation to industry types. Back injuries make up almost half of all claims received.
Gearbox
18 August, 2008The Dodge MagnaGear XTR is a reducer gearbox family for heavy-duty material handling applications. The product complements the Dodge CST (controlled start transmission), which combines a gearbox with a clutch.
