Industrial tyre installation
01 July, 2008Bearcat Tyres, national distributor for the Solideal, CEAT and Duratough brands of industrial tyres and wheels, has added a heavy industrial on-site installation service to its range of goods and services.
Radar sensor
01 July, 2008The R-Gage QT50R advanced radar sensor detects moving and stationary objects in harsh weather conditions. The system uses frequency modulated continuous wave radar to detect presence, absence or change of large objects outdoors and in other challenging environments.
Speed hump
01 July, 2008The Slo-motion Compliance speed hump is a modular speed control system, consisting of independent modules each 250 mm long with rounded end caps. The device is manufactured in Australia to comply with the relevant Australian Standards.
Managing stress-related wheel failure
10 June, 2008Bearcat Tyres has introduced a heavy-duty wheel safety reporting service for the port handling and mining industries.
Courses to prep for driver fatigue reform
14 May, 2008New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia are working towards implementing a national Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue reform on 29 September 2008.
Puncture-proof tyres
21 April, 2008Richmond Puncture Proof Tyres combine the strength and stability of a solid rubber tyre with the smooth cushioned ride of a pneumatic tyre.
$4m deal for maintenance-free brakes
17 April, 2008Vehicle brake manufacturer and developer Advanced Braking Technology is set to expand its product portfolio after signing a $4 million contract to design and manufacture brakes for refuse collection vehicles.
Road flares
21 November, 2007The TurboFlare road flares have full 360° rotation, no moving parts and ultra-bright LEDs available in many colours. It provides a strong, bright, earlier warning, providing a 24 h electronic road flare.
Union fined $42,000 for industrial action
21 November, 2007The Federal Magistrates Court has fined the Construction, Forestry, Mining & Energy Union (CFMEU) $35,000 and an official $7000 for misusing OHS as a reason for industrial action.
Victorian shire faces safety charges
08 November, 2007The shire of Wellington in Gippsland has been committed to stand trial in the County Court after pleading not guilty to a charge laid under the OHS Act 2004.
No lift wheelbarrow
19 October, 2007The 3 Wheelbarrow was invented by an Australian builder with a bad back, after realising that unless he could make some changes, he would not be able to continue with his profession.
Increase facility safety with floor coatings
19 October, 2007Tennant Company has introduced its floor coatings product range into Australia.
Walkie stackers
20 August, 2007The Linde L12's design includes a purpose-built traction battery designed to have a life expectancy of 1500 cycles over five years. It also has an onboard charger which requires only a single-phase, 10 A socket. It is no longer necessary to find a location for a separate battery charger as charging can be done from any power point.
Ucrete DP flooring technology
20 August, 2007Ucrete DP utilises unique heavy-duty polyurethane resin technology that combines extreme floor durability with a non-slip finish.
Fine gives flavouring company a nasty aftertaste
17 August, 2007The major provider of flavourings to Australia’s food and confectionary industry has been ordered to donate $10,000 after being prosecuted by WorkSafe.
