Materials handling > Moving

Rising truck rollovers pose safety threat

12 January, 2017

Over the past three years, industry has reported an increase in the number of truck rollover incidents, prompting Mine Safety to call for better safety management.


EXAIR Ion Air Jet

18 November, 2016

The EXAIR Ion Air Jet removes static electricity, contaminants and dust from parts prior to shrink wrapping, packaging, printing, painting or finishing.


Firestone AirPicker and AirGripper pneumatic materials handling system

07 November, 2016

The Firestone AirPicker and AirGripper pneumatic materials handling system provides firm but safe and gentle handling of products during manufacturing and processing.


WA freight company upgrades forklifts at its Perth depot

12 October, 2016

A thriving West Australian freight company has re-equipped its Perth depot with seven Toyota forklift trucks.


Seeley International makes OH&S improvements with Toyota forklifts

28 September, 2016

Seeley International, Australia's largest air-conditioning manufacturer, has ordered three-wheel battery-electric Toyota 8FBE counterbalance forklifts to fulfil OH&S and productivity improvements sought by the company.


Offshore highway uses pier positioning and handling system

28 September, 2016

Enerpac has developed a handling and adjustment device for a large offshore gantry crane in Reunion Island.


EXAIR ne303 stainless steel Threaded Line Vac air-operated conveyors

21 September, 2016

The EXAIR ne303 stainless steel 3/8″ and ½″ Threaded Line Vac air-operated conveyors convert ordinary pipe into a conveying system for parts, scrap, trim and other bulk materials.


Rhino-Rack Multi Slide Extension Ladder Rack

15 September, 2016

The Rhino-Rack Multi Slide Extension Ladder Rack is designed to add/remove heavy ladders from vehicles with minimal effort. The rack is 1.5 m in length, making it suitable for use on smaller vehicles including single- and dual-cab utes.


Mobile plant movement under inspection

05 July, 2016

An inspection program will soon look at machinery guarding and the safe movement of vehicles relating to mobile plant movement in retail and transport workplaces in Perth, WA.


Larson Electronics LEDWL-FKLT-BLUE Forklift Warning Spotlight

25 May, 2016

The LEDWL-FKLT-BLUE Forklift Warning Spotlight is designed to warn pedestrians and bystanders when they are in the path of an oncoming forklift.


GenieGrips forklift anti-slip mats and tyne caps

24 May, 2016

The GenieGrips range of forklift anti-slip mats and tyne caps offers a safe way to transport goods by forklift using high-strength rubber compounds to protect against damage and scrapes, while also offering good grip to prevent loads from sliding.


Wearlon LiNNOTAM range cast polyamide roller wheels

18 May, 2016

The Wearlon LiNNOTAM range of cast polyamide roller wheels is suitable for OEM use and clean and green metal replacement in various industries including manufacturing, mining, transport and construction.


Toyota automated guided forklift range

12 April, 2016

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has introduced of a range of automatic guided vehicle (AGV) forklifts, suitable for warehouse, storage and production environments where repetitive movements are common.


Don't slip up — deal with your workplace hazards

01 April, 2016 by Yvette McLaughlin and Sam Jackson at Sparke Helmore Lawyers*

Although not often considered as serious as other workplace hazards, slips, trips and falls by workers potentially expose employers to significant liability from both a civil and work health and safety (WHS) perspective.


Winery increases fruits of labour with custom-built forklift

29 March, 2016

A custom-made forklift for boutique winery Ocean Eight is yielding improved efficiencies for all of its material handling needs.


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