Tower crane inspectors travel WA
11 November, 2019WorkSafe WA is conducting a proactive inspection program at construction sites until the end of the 2019/20 financial year. We detail the inspection program.
Falling boat injures person
18 October, 2019WHS Queensland is investigating after a hardstand failure caused a large boat to topple over and seriously injure a person in July 2019.
Benefits of paperless applications in lifting inspections
05 September, 2019 by Karl Ahlgren*Having an inspection procedure in place for lifting equipment is fundamental. Karl Ahlgren outlines the benefits digital solutions can bring.
Hazardous manual task risks: 4 management steps
26 August, 2019To help reduce the likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders, WorkCover Qld has released a 4-step guide to managing hazardous manual task risks in the workplace.
Schmalz JumboFlex High-Stack vacuum tube lifter
06 March, 2019The Schmalz JumboFlex High-Stack is a vacuum tube lifter that can be used to ergonomically stack goods with a maximum weight of 45 kg and up to a height of 2.55 m.
C.A.T Series electric forklift range
02 August, 2018The United Forklift and Access Solutions C.A.T Series electric forklift range is designed to provide hygienic, environmentally sustainable and safer systems for all lifting and usage requirements in the warehouse.
Simpro Hiflow bin lift system
16 July, 2018Hiflow is a high-capacity bin lift system that is designed to grip, lift and empty bins up to 1100 L.
Paramedic injuries could be reduced by powered stretchers
20 April, 2017Paramedics with access to powered stretchers are less likely to be injured on the job, a new study has found.
Safe lifting and positioning technology used at Westfield
19 April, 2017The installation of skylights at a busy shopping centre requires technology that enables the process to be carried out safely and efficiently.
'Zero gravity' arms enhance construction safety
03 March, 2017Hong Kong-based company Gammon Construction has adopted 'zero gravity arms' to increase safety and decrease its workload.
Konecranes lightweight and durable rope guide
10 February, 2017The Konecranes lightweight and durable rope guide provides flexibility and safety on small or mid-sized wire rope hoists.
Adept Direct Magnetic Cable Hook heavy-duty cable magnetic holder
06 February, 2017The Adept Direct Magnetic Cable Hook heavy-duty cable magnetic holder is a magnetic bracket for hanging hoses, cables, power leads and pneumatic lines — or anything that creates trip hazards on building sites or around workshops.
Awards to highlight manual handling innovations
22 June, 2016If you've got an innovation to share that helps to prevent manual handling injuries in the workplace, there's still time to enter the 2016 WorkSafe Victoria Awards.
When blowing in the wind improves mine safety
13 June, 2016A wind-powered device is helping to maintain visibility and ensure the safety of workers on mine sites in South Australia.
Powered hand truck reducing injuries
03 June, 2016An innovative powered hand truck is reducing shoulder and back injuries related to manual handling tasks in the workplace.
