Traffic control devices
11 October, 2008North Pacific Supplies turns regrind rubber from old tyres into speed humps, wheel stops, traffic cones, bollards, corner protectors, wheel chocks and dock bumpers.
Roller doors
11 October, 2008Many plants and factories require extensive control of dust, odours, vermin and contaminants, and this can present a challenge to operators who also require safe, secure openings to allow traffic movements.
Electric trolley
11 October, 2008The powered Pushmate battery-driven platform trolley has been designed to combat some of the health and safety incidents and injuries attributed to poor manual handling techniques.
Vehicle security devices
11 October, 2008The Salvo range of driveaway-prevention products now includes a plug-and-play control panel. The PCB-based, programmable device is multi-voltage and able to power external traffic lights and beacons, simplifying the installation process.
NTC welcomes new heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws
08 October, 2008The National Transport Commission (NTC) welcomed the new heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. They have developed an information kit to help industry bodies with the transition.
Foundry fined for crush and burn injuries
30 September, 2008Bradken Resources was fined almost $30,000 recently for failing to provide any safe operating instructions before a worker was injured at an Adelaide foundry.
Mining safety alert on vehicle interaction
29 September, 2008Queensland's Department of Mines and Energy has issued a safety alert after the driver of a Toyota Landcruiser was injured in a collision with a Cat 789 rear dump truck at a mine ramp intersection.
Australian Freight Industry Awards
22 September, 2008The 2008 Australian Freight Industry Awards were held on 13 September, awarding Toll Auto Logistics with the Australian Best Practice Safety Award for its Flatpack 8-Car vehicle transporter innovation.
Speed humps
18 September, 2008JMP’s Speed Humps are made from rubber and their high traction makes them highly visible and durable.
Vacuum conveyor
18 September, 2008The C2100-64 compact vacuum conveyor is designed to be small and powerful. It quietly and hygienically conveys powder and bulk materials in production areas of confined space or buildings with low ceilings.
Safety barrier
18 September, 2008The Expanding Mobile Barrier is an easy-to-move, wheeled package with a footprint just 600 x 330 mm. However, once the elasticised securing straps are unhooked, the device grows to a 4 m long barrier.
Anti-slip floor coating
18 August, 2008Traction Guard is a DIY product which is mopped onto the slippery surface, whether it is vinyl, polished wood, epoxy, rubber, linoleum, tiles, marble or granite.
Anti-slip stair tread
18 August, 2008The Everlast rubber stair tread is suitable for steps and landings, offering slip resistance under both wet and dry conditions.
Anti-slip floor treatment
18 August, 2008Grip Activator is a floor treatment that minutely alters the tread pattern of the floor surface and greatly increases slip resistance.
Drum trolley
18 August, 2008The Multi Purpose Drum Trolley is easy to load due to its swing axle, which moves the load centre back as users tilt the drum until it comes to rest on four wheels.
