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.
Zallys M6.5 heavy-duty tower, pedestrian-operated electric tug
16 March, 2010The Zallys M6.5 heavy-duty tower is a pedestrian-operated electric tug, mainly designed for moving trailers in circumstances where a vehicle would normally be required.
Barrier Neata queue management system
16 March, 2010The Barrier Neata queue management system is suitable for wherever people are expected to queue or congregate such as airports, banks and public events. The system can reduce the safety, liability and logistical issues associated with conventional post and base units by replacing the bulky freestanding base with a stainless steel in-ground sleeve and coupling arrangement.
Optimising mill safety and reliability
16 March, 2010The Finnish-headquartered minerals and metals processing solutions company Outotec has combined high-efficiency hydraulic technology with advanced ultrasonic bolt load testing to optimise the speed and safety of bolting operations in the construction of SAG (semi-autogenous grinding) and ball mills.
Rite-Hite SplitSecond bi-parting industrial doors
09 March, 2010The Rite-Hite SplitSecond series of bi-parting industrial doors are engineered to take up less wall space and provide immediate access through door openings - with a peak speed of 3050 mm/s - for improved productivity and safety.
Maintaining safety in civil construction
05 March, 2010Worksafe Victoria is appealing to all plant operators to be more vigilant in practising safety in civil construction works after expressing concerns over the high incidence of lower leg injuries.
