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.
SA transport business fined over forklift injury
24 May, 2010The need for workplace systems to keep people separate from transport machinery has been highlighted in the South Australian Industrial Relations Court.
Two-pronged approach to tackle long-distance trucking fatigue
19 May, 2010Following a recent series of tragic road incidents involving heavy vehicles, the NSW government launched a campaign to encourage heavy vehicle companies and drivers to take greater responsibility for road safety.
Warequip Powered 2 Go Sulo Bin Trailer range
17 May, 2010 byWarequip has released the Powered 2 Go Sulo Bin Trailer range of waste bin trolleys/transporters that provide battery-powered drive systems to a number of different manual handling tasks.
Floorsafe International cable covers
13 May, 2010 byThe Floorsafe International cable covers protect against tripping over cables laid across floors in homes, offices and construction sites, whether it’s for one wire across the floor or a nest of cables.
Aussies are ‘best dressed’ in PPE, but keep falling over
19 April, 2010Australian workers rate among the best dressed in the world with safety clothing and ancillary items; but when it comes to striding out, they have a habit of falling over!
WA freight firm fined for hazard
29 March, 2010An international freight company has been fined $10,000 after a forklift struck a visitor’s car in the company’s freight yard.
Zallys M3 electric tug with optional Sulo bin attachment
22 March, 2010 byIndustrial and commercial sites have a need to remove waste without the risk of injury to personnel while maintaining efficiency levels and labour costs. The Zallys model M3 is a pedestrian-operated battery electric tug, mainly designed for pulling applications 500 kg and under.
Expresso Click4 trolley handle
18 March, 2010 byThe Expresso Click4 trolley handle extends or shrinks to suit the heights of different users or to negotiate steps with ease. The adaptable handle design is part of Expresso’s modular, aluminium hand truck range.
Two fatalities after metal windmill hits powerline
17 March, 2010Two men were killed recently and three other men were seriously injured when a metal windmill they were transporting struck powerlines.
Focus Safety NZ joins The General Mat Company network
16 March, 2010Focus Safety has been appointed as the New Zealand distributor of The General Mat Company.
