Tilt-up national code declared
03 March, 2008The National Code of Practice for Precast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction was declared by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) at the end of February 2008.
Drum-mixing system
21 February, 2008Actidrum is a sturdy, industrial strength product to aid in the mixing of contents in drums of all sizes, safely and efficiently. It can be manufactured to operate in a fixed position or supplied with long-wearing castors to those seeking a mobile version.
Forklift safety system
21 February, 2008The Fork-Alert warning system is an electronic early warning system designed for use where forklifts, cranes and other moving equipment are used.
Company charged for customer death
22 January, 2008A South Gippsland mechanic repairs company has been committed to stand trial in the County Court on workplace health and safety charges, after a customer was crushed on their premises.
Expresso hand trucks save time, money and driver's back
13 December, 2007When Melbourne beverage distributor Shaun Mays took a Lite Trucks Expresso hand truck out for a trial run, it saved him so much time and effort that he never gave it back. Three years on, he says it has saved him money, too
Companies fined for crushed apprentice
28 November, 2007Fosters Wine Estates and electrical contractor Integrated Quality Electrical Systems were both recently fined by the SA Industrial Relations Court, over an incident in March 2005 which left a 21-year-old man with severe and disabling abdominal injuries.
Licensing system upgrade for high-risk equipment
22 November, 2007Safety laws providing for the operation of forklifts, cranes, boom lifts and other high-risk equipment have changed, requiring current ‘ticket’ holders to transfer to the new Licence to Perform High Risk Work.
Remote lighting lifter
21 November, 2007The Remote Lighting Lifter enables the lowering of luminaires to the ground via remote control where they can be safely maintained.
Manual handling risks rise pre Christmas. Have you done enough?
19 October, 2007 by WorkSafe VictoriaAustralian warehouses are approaching their busiest time of year and unless steps are taken now to control manual handling risks, someone could get hurt
Public comments on draft construction code
01 May, 2007Public comment on the draft of the national code of practice for the Safe Handling of Tilt-up Wall Panels and Concrete Elements in Building Construction has been received and posted on the ASCC website.
Victoria targets mobile cranes
07 March, 2007Mobile crane operations on worksites will be the feature of a new WorkSafe campaign beginning in Victoria this month.
Air balance hoist
13 December, 2006The Millsom Air Balance Hoist and Power-Free Rail system provides control for the handling of heavy materials in manufacturing and component assembly operations.
Unsafe conditions for overseas workers
15 November, 2006The safety and conditions of workers on 457 visas has again been questioned by the CFMEU after Victorian WorkCover inspectors recently shut down a construction site near Ballarat on safety grounds.
Workers ignore back injury prevention
10 October, 2006A preventative injury expert says that workers often ignore the help that is offered to them when it comes to protecting their backs.
Crane safety appliance
18 September, 2006The 6242 Crane Safety Appliance has been designed for use on mobile cranes, tower cranes, truck cranes and hoists of all types, and meets the requirements of AS1418.5-2002 (Section 7.3).
