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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
