Manufacturer incurs $400,000 fine after fatal accident
17 December, 2019A steel fabrication workshop in Wodonga, Victoria, has been charged after a worker was crushed to death between two staircases.
WHS Queensland issues guidelines around safe load skate use
27 June, 2019WHS Queensland has issued guidelines around safe load skate use after a worker was pinned between a wall and an electrical switchboard.
King Group Eziloader ground level loading trailer
26 October, 2017The King Group Eziloader ground level loading trailer is designed to provide an easy-to-use and safe method of loading and unloading a trailer.
Physical resilience in ageing workers
12 September, 2017 by Steve Walz and Terry Wong, Move 4 LifeEveryone is getting older, but having so many people getting older at the same time is creating a challenge for government, the economy and, of course, workplaces. Part of the consequence of this demographic shift is that people are expected to work till they are much older, past the traditional retirement ages of 58, 60 and 65.
Rotatruck delivers a milk crate solution for Woolworths
27 July, 2017Woolworths was looking for a solution to improve its back-of-store operations, resupplying milk into the rear-loading display fridges. The challenge was to increase productivity, reduce staff injuries and improve the user experience.
VELCRO Brand LOGISTRAP re-usable straps
10 July, 2017VELCRO Brand LOGISTRAP straps enable quick and easy palletising of cartons to replace shrinkwrap and banding methods.
Rotatruck hand truck
08 February, 2017The Rotatruck hand truck is designed to provide an immediate ergonomic improvement in productivity and safety, without compromise to either.
Door manufacturer improves safety and productivity
16 September, 2016Moving 160 kg shielding doors at Radiation Services Australia is now a one-man task thanks to an upgrade that includes a Kockums gantry using a Tawi vacuum-assisted lifter.
Minimising manual handling injuries
02 August, 2016If you're hearing workers complain of soreness after a particular task, that's an indicator that you need to assess the risks of manual handling in your workplace.
Bravi elevated work platforms range
01 August, 2016Bravi's range of elevated work platforms has been subjected to an extensive research and testing process.
Vending machine business grows with forklifts
27 July, 2016A Victorian vending and coffee machine business has made a seamless transition into its new premises with the help of an 8-Series Toyota forklift.
CAT NR20-23/ND18 Series pantograph reach truck
11 July, 2016The CAT NR20-23/ND18 Series pantograph reach truck uses a scissor design reach mechanism to extend the lifting forks forward, allowing the vehicle to reach up to 11.5 m.
Materials handling improvements for coal and ore
03 March, 2016A new generation of coal and ore materials handling technology is being introduced to Australasian and international markets by a group that engineers chutes and complementary systems to permit faster conveyor belt speeds, greater throughput, fewer breakdowns and enhanced safety.
Heavy equipment stabilisation: the fall of timber
20 November, 2015When it comes to the stabilisation of heavy equipment, the use of timber blocks presents a worrying series of inefficiencies and safety risks.
Tipping trailer design nabs safety award
05 November, 2015A major safety award has been given to an innovative trailer design that is expected to change the safety of tipper trucks and potentially save lives in the construction industry.
