Avoiding serious accidents can be easy
26 February, 2010Industrial safety barriers have evolved to address a host of safety and productivity issues, and advances in technology have led to a wide range of easy-to-use, adaptable solutions.
Rite-Hite Global Wheel-Lok vehicle restraint
26 February, 2010The Global Wheel-Lok vehicle restraint is claimed to be capable of securing virtually all configurations of trailers to the loading dock, including trailers with hydraulic lift gates.
Optimum Handling Solutions jib cranes
19 February, 2010Optimum Handling Solutions jib cranes are suitable for manufacturing and distribution applications, increasing throughput rates from small operations through to large multilane load-out areas.
Optimum Handling Solutions SIAT PS50-TB filling and sealing station
19 February, 2010Optimum Handling Solutions’ SIAT PS50-TB combination filling and sealing station is suitable for small to medium-sized food processors and wineries when packing boxes.
Forklift accident crushes man’s foot
19 February, 2010A Melbourne company has been fined $60,000 over an incident where an employee had his foot amputated as the result of a forklift accident.
Jury awards worker $250,000 for broken ankles
09 February, 2010In a successful claim against Victorian WorkCover Authority, a worker has been awarded $250,000 in compensation for pain and suffering from a workplace fall that broke both of her ankles.
The General Mat Company Lagune wet area mats
27 January, 2010 byLagune interlocking wet area mats are suitable for use in wet areas such as showers, spas, saunas and changing rooms to help prevent injuries from slipping.
Sign-A-Rama Adverstep stair capping
27 January, 2010 byAdverstep stair capping enables stairways to be transformed into large-format message boards, while providing antislip protection.
Floorsafe International CC stair treads
15 January, 2010The CC stair treads can be manufactured in a range of colour combinations to ensure the treads stand out.
Record fine in Queensland over deaths of workers
30 November, 2009Queensland Rail was recently fined $650,000 over the deaths of two workers in 2007.
Impact-absorbing guard rail
12 November, 2009 byThe Shock Absorbing Guard Rail (SAGR) is designed for use in car parks, warehouses and logistic centres, providing shock/impact-absorbing protection against moving vehicles.
Ride-on sweeper
04 November, 2009The Tennant S20 compact mid-size Rider Sweeper improves air quality and optimises cleaning with the SweepMax three-stage dust control system.
Forklift management system
19 October, 2009 byThe Driver ID driver management system has been upgraded to include impact sensing - a feature that was missing in the previous model. The software has also been reworked to make the system more user friendly.
Vehicles that ‘talk’ safety
02 October, 2009Traffic safety is a top priority in many countries around the world. By getting vehicles to communicate with one another and using infrastructure in what is known as ‘cooperative systems’, it is possible to considerably increase safety levels.
Tow devices
23 September, 2009 byThe Zallys tow devices include a range of tow motors and battery electric vehicles for use in materials handling tasks in the industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors.
