WorkSafe WA releases manual task guides for electricians
15 July, 2019Electricians can now access a set of fact sheets that help highlight risks and prevent injury while performing manual tasks.
WorkSafe targets falling objects risk
19 February, 2019WorkSafe is targeting falling object risks during Victorian construction site inspections in coming months, to counter the ongoing incidents and deaths.
Improving workplace health and safety with cobots
10 December, 2018 by Peter Hern, Country Manager, Oceania, Universal RobotsManufacturers need to increase their production capabilities and remain competitive, but workplace safety for employees must be taken into consideration.
Implementing anti-slip flooring to boost safety
18 September, 2018Anti-slip plywood can be used to improve safety in areas where there is a high level of pedestrian traffic.
Using VR to create a safer training environment
20 July, 2018Fonterra is using VR safety training that allows employees to navigate its manufacturing and distribution sites, without having to be physically present on site.
Driverless train safely delivers iron ore
13 July, 2018The first delivery of iron ore by an autonomous train has been carried out by Rio Tinto in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Unmanned ground vehicles improve soldier safety
26 June, 2018Robotics and autonomous systems that will help soldiers safely move heavy loads are being introduced within the Australian Army.
Take forking seriously — NSW program launched
07 March, 2018Following the deaths of several workers, a forklift safety blitz has been launched by SafeWork NSW.
Manual handling automation improves safety
26 February, 2018BOC Australia has unveiled a $15 million robot cylinder automation system as part of a $35 million upgrade of its Sydney Operations Centre in Wetherill Park.
Enerpac RT Series long-stroke multistage telescopic hydraulic cylinders
02 February, 2018Enerpac RT Series long-stroke multistage telescopic cylinders provide long strokes in confined spaces for efficiency and safety.
Finding a more ergonomic solution for moving heavy loads
01 November, 2017Ergonomic safety is crucial for workers who are required to shift heavy loads as part of their role.
Supermarket trolley technology rounds up a WHS solution
09 October, 2017Billed as the 'sheep dog of supermarket trolleys', a Bluetooth remote-controlled innovation was designed to provide a manual-handling solution for Coles supermarkets.
Pronal CLT lifting cushions
26 September, 2017Pronal CLT lifting cushions can be easily transported by 4WD or helicopter.
Rotacaster bread crate Rotatruck
18 September, 2017The Rotacaster bread crate Rotatruck is an easy, quick and safe way to handle multiple bread crates.
Rotacaster All-Terrain Rotatruck hand truck
01 September, 2017Moving things doesn't need to be a wrestling match between the user, the load and the hand truck.
