Safe materials handling solution on steep site
24 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Kennards Lift & Shift
A safe conveying solution for shifting 70 t of soil in a challenging excavation environment was provided by Kennards Hire Lift & Shift in SA.
Raidho DeskTopper stand-up-at-work desk solution
23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Raidho SolutionsThe Australian-designed Raidho DeskTopper is a stable and ergonomic stand-up-at-work solution.
Adept Direct Portable Telescopic Lead Stand
21 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Adept DirectAdept Direct has updated its Portable Telescopic Lead Stand, designed to minimise trips, slips and falls on building construction and other workplaces that use hoses, leads, pneumatic air lines or power tool cables.
Robot takes away the grunt work and operates safely beside humans
07 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Sensorplex Pty Ltd
The UR10 robot has helped Swedish food company Orkla Foods streamline production and reduce repetitive and manual lifting for workers without extensive safety installations.
Reducing manual handling in a WA crushing plant
18 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Kinder Australia Pty Ltd
A Pilbara-based crushing plant in Western Australia has reduced its manual handling risks after implementing a wear liner system by Kinder & Co.
Manual handling — What to look for now?
06 August, 2015 by Jeremy Trotman, Senior Hygienist, JTA Health, Safety + Noise | Supplied by: JTA Health, Safety & Noise SpecialistsIn 2014 Safe Work Australia published some good news statistics: 2011–12 — serious workers compensation claims with "muscular stress while lifting, carrying, or putting down objects" listed as the mechanism of injury were down on the previous year by 21%. Even better, this was no statistical aberration; it reflected a general downward trend since 2000–01.
Amco U-Tred anti-slip stair nosing
05 August, 2015 | Supplied by: AmcoThe U-Tred anti-slip cleats can be quickly installed onto open grid-type steps used in the mining, construction and agricultural industries.
Time running out to convert to the national high risk work licence
22 July, 2015Workers who operate forklifts and cranes or other high risk equipment have only six weeks left before the deadline closes for converting to the new national high risk work licence.
Konecranes Smarton crane
09 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Konecranes AustraliaThe Konecranes Smarton overhead crane includes high-tech features that are designed to improve its safety and efficiency capabilities.
Remote control safety solution for construction applications
25 June, 2015A remote-controlled excavator engineered to provide a safer work environment and eliminate manual handling risks has won the 2015 National AWA Water Industry Safety Excellence Award. The solution could also have wider applications in the construction industry.
Australian technology transforming safety in workplaces globally
22 May, 2015 | Supplied by: dorsaVi Pty LtdDuring May this year, medical device company dorsaVi secured its first OHS contract in the United States with construction and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar. It also signed with its first two UK-based OHS customers - the London Underground and VINCI Construction UK.
Allied Pickfords plastic crates and skates
15 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Allied PickfordsThe Allied Pickfords plastic crates and skates are designed to replace cardboard boxes when packing and relocating files and items for business removals.
Pelican High Side Ute Box
14 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Pelican Products Pty LtdThe Pelican High Side Ute Box is a durable and weather-resistant toolbox made from UV-stabilised polyethylene plastic and designed specifically to fit to the side of a tradesman's vehicle.
Forklifts 'face-off' in narrow aisle
29 April, 2015 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdAnti-collision technology that allows users to operate more than one vehicle in a narrow aisle.
Vest with soft robotics gives workers more power
01 April, 2015A power vest using what experts call ‘soft robotics’ will provide back support for workers exposed to frequent heavy lifting.
