Reminder over hazards of fragile roofing materials
05 July, 2016Employers and workers are being reminded about the hazards of working on or near brittle roofing materials.
Awards to highlight manual handling innovations
22 June, 2016If you've got an innovation to share that helps to prevent manual handling injuries in the workplace, there's still time to enter the 2016 WorkSafe Victoria Awards.
When blowing in the wind improves mine safety
13 June, 2016A wind-powered device is helping to maintain visibility and ensure the safety of workers on mine sites in South Australia.
Powered hand truck reducing injuries
03 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Makinex Construction ProductsAn innovative powered hand truck is reducing shoulder and back injuries related to manual handling tasks in the workplace.
Larson Electronics LEDWL-FKLT-BLUE Forklift Warning Spotlight
25 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Larson ElectronicsThe 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 | Supplied by: GenieGrips Pty LtdThe 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 | Supplied by: Cut To Size Plastics Pty LtdThe 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.
Equipois Zero G Tool Handler
01 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Safety MITS Pty LtdThe Equipois Zero G Tool Handler allows workers to manoeuvre heavy tools with weightless efficiency and safety. It is suitable for a diverse range of industries, including mining, construction, aerospace, automotive and defence.
Toyota automated guided forklift range
12 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty LtdToyota 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* | Supplied by: Sparke Helmore LawyersAlthough 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 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty LtdA custom-made forklift for boutique winery Ocean Eight is yielding improved efficiencies for all of its material handling needs.
Wirth Oktopus glass lifter
21 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Kennards Lift & ShiftThe Oktopus from Wirth is a dual-vacuum industrial lifter designed to reduce safety hazards when installing heavy glass panels on buildings.
Female plumbers breaking trade stereotypes
10 March, 2016When Helen Yost expressed an interest in plumbing as a trade, she was told by a male boss “girls don’t plumb” — but that hasn’t stopped her.
Materials handling improvements for coal and ore
03 March, 2016 | Supplied by: T.W. Woods Construction Pty LtdA new generation of coal and ore materials handling technology is being introduced to Australasian and international markets by a group that engineers chutes and complementary systems to permit faster conveyor belt speeds, greater throughput, fewer breakdowns and enhanced safety.
Genie Super Boom SX-150 telescopic boom lift
22 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Genie AustraliaGenie has added to its Super Boom product family with the Genie SX-150 telescopic boom lift, suitable for construction, maintenance, telecommunications, gas and oil refineries, chemical maintenance and utility applications.
