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.
Modular conveying system
18 September, 2009The Pal-veyor is a versatile modular conveying system that allows a basic conveyor layout to be expanded with standardised and interchangeable components to extend or upgrade the initial design.
WorkSafe warning after man run over by forklift
15 September, 2009WorkSafe Victoria has issued a warning about the dangers of pedestrains in close proximity of forklifts, following a serious injury to a man who tripped while handling material supported by a forklift.
Safe ladder transportation
07 August, 2009 byLadderLock Pro is a locking device to securely attach ladders onto vehicles and safely transport them on the road.
Trolleys that stop on inclines
07 August, 2009 byThe Prestar NF301HB and NF307HB hand brake platform trolleys are designed to ‘fail safe’ when not in use, making them a safe way to handle goods on inclines or other situations where trolleys are subject to move.
Safety railing
07 August, 2009 byThe FRP fibreglass reinforced plastic rail system is a modular post and rail system engineered from a composite material and is suited particularly to corrosive environments such as industrial and chemical plants.
Drum handling system
18 June, 2009 byThe STS DTC01 Ergonomic Drum Trolley system is designed to protect the operator from injuries incurred from lifting heavy objects, by ensuring that input loads are kept below 20 kg, even when lifting loads of up to 300 kg.
Government commits to improving safety of transport workers
12 June, 2009A recent announcement by the Deputy Prime Minister that she will work to put in place a system of safe rates for our nation’s truck drivers has been welcomed by the Transport Workers Union.
Modular vehicle lights
09 June, 2009 byThe Acot500 Assassin mine vehicle light bar is IP66 rated and designed for the harsh terrain and conditions found on mine sites.
Loading dock safety barrier
09 June, 2009 byThe Rite-Hite Dok-Guardian safety barrier range is designed to help segregate pedestrians from vehicles, as well as prevent loading dock drop-off incidents.
