Warequip walkie stackers
29 November, 2010 byWarequip has a large range of walkie stackers from manual units through to electric units in both straddle-legged and fork-over units designed to obviate lifting and prevent back injury.
Electronic work diaries policy to boost road transport safety
03 November, 2010Using electronic work diaries to comply with fatigue management laws in Australia’s heavy vehicle industry could improve road safety, boost efficiency and reduce red tape, according to a draft policy paper released by the National Transport Commission recently.
Toyota Material Handling 2TE18 model electric-powered towing tractor
28 September, 2010 byThe 2TE18 model electric-powered towing tractor is a forward-control 1.8 tonne draw-bar pull that is claimed to consume one-fifth the energy usage cost of a comparable diesel-powered tractor, while its greenhouse gas impact is half that of a diesel equivalent.
Red Devil Lok a Ladda ladder lock
28 September, 2010Lok a Ladda is designed to securely fix ladders to vehicle roof racks.
Australian Warehouse Solutions dunnage bags
27 September, 2010 byAustralian Warehouse Solutions’ dunnage bags are inflatable pillows that wedge between the pallets and walls of the container so it cannot move during transit. They are environmentally friendly and have the claimed fastest inflation time.
WorkSafe slams Visy safety systems after forklift collision
13 September, 2010Victorian workplaces are being warned to lift their game on traffic management following the prosecution of a national packing company after a worker was struck by a forklift.
Rite-Hite Dok-Guardian dock safety barrier
23 August, 2010Pulled manually across vacant loading doors, the Rite-Hite Dok-Guardian dock safety barrier is claimed to prevent equipment and people from falling off the loading dock.
Worker seriously injured after forklift incident
20 August, 2010A worker has sustained serious head injuries while allegedly skylarking behind a forklift.
Contractor killed by forklift at paper mill
12 August, 2010A plumbing contractor was killed recently at a paper mill in NSW by forklift truck.
Exair ½″ Super Air Wipe
23 July, 2010
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The Exair ½″ Super Air Wipe produces a 360° airstream that can blow off, dry, clean or cool the material passing through it. Applications include wiping wire; drying inks, paint and screen printing; cooling hot extruded shapes; and blow-off of water, plating, coatings and dust.
Report states safety belts could reduce truck accidents by 40%
02 July, 2010According to a recent report, if all truck drivers used safety belts, the number of fatalities and injuries in traffic accidents in Europe would decrease by 40%.
TWU truck convoy over road safety concerns
28 June, 2010The TWU recently arranged a massive truck convoy to raise awareness of their concerns over driver safety.
Powered 2 Go Sulo Bin Trailer
03 June, 2010 byThe Powered 2 Go Sulo Bin Trailer is a powered waste bin trolley that provides battery-powered drive systems to a number of different manual handling tasks.
Tennant Green Machine 500ze all-electric street sweeper
03 June, 2010The Tennant Green Machine 500ze all-electric street sweeper’s zero emissions and near-silent operation make it suitable for enclosed or crowded pedestrian areas.
CableSafe Systems CS-02i 2-channel heavy-duty cable ramp
02 June, 2010 byThe CS-02i 2-channel heavy-duty cable ramp allows users to quickly, easily and economically cover unsafe cables and hoses. The device is simply laid in place, in high traffic situations, on floors or outdoors, and cables run in it and the cover is placed on top to help prevent people from tripping over cables.
