Materials handling

SA steel firm fined after beam breaks worker’s legs

03 March, 2011

A South Australian steel fabricating firm was convicted over an incident where a worker received severe crush injuries to both legs after a steel beam he was welding was struck by another beam suspended by a crane.


Host employer fined over serious workplace injury

01 March, 2011

A host employer and a labour hire company in WA have been charged by WorkSafe over a workplace injury that left a man a paraplegic.


Rubbermaid 5th Wheel Wagon Truck

23 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Rubbermaid Commercial Products

The manoeuvrable 5th Wheel Wagon Truck moves heavy loads across rough surfaces, indoors and out.


Safety concerns in the global container industry

21 February, 2011

A recent International Labour Organization report highlights that the risk of injuries is increasing in the container shipping industry as a result of poorly packaged containers.


Wrightway Products wrightway2MT bin tipper

18 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Wrightway Products

The wrightway2MT bin tipper has a double-roller ‘lift and tip’ mechanism that allows two outside arms to travel within covered and shielded channels during the lift, empty and lower cycle, eliminating possible pinch/amputation points while the machine is in operation.


Man dies after steel sheet falls in shipping container

07 February, 2011

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the state’s first work-related death this year.


WorkCover investigates forklift incident at factory

11 January, 2011

WorkCover NSW is investigating an incident where a worker was struck by a moving forklift at a warehouse recently.


Information burden increases pressure on truck drivers

06 January, 2011

Information overload presents a very real safety risk to drivers of modern trucks, which are increasingly being equipped with warning and safety systems designed to help drivers handle critical situations on the road.


Joint transport safety operation in SA

17 December, 2010

SafeWork SA inspectors issued dozens of transport and workplace safety notices during a recent joint operation with police and Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure.


WA crane company found guilty over death of worker

09 December, 2010

A WA crane company and its two directors were found guilty of breaching the Occupational Safety and Health Act over the death of a worker in 2007.


Rite-Hite Revolution HVLS fans

30 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Arbon Equipment Pty Ltd

Suitable when considering the work environment of employees, the Rite-Hite Revolution HVLS fans help reduce heat stress by creating a cooling sensation that can reduce the apparent temperature in an area.


Warequip walkie stackers

29 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Warequip

Warequip has a large range of walkie stackers from manual units through to electric units in both straddle-legged and fork-over units designed to obviate lifting and prevent back injury.


Fromm AWS polyester (PET) embossed strapping

29 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia

The Fromm embossed strap is manufactured to endure shock force and is supplied with certified tensile strength and breaking strains to prevent damage to product during transport and storage. The company claims that tools and machines perform better with the embossed polyester straps and that there is less wear and greater seal-joint efficiency.


GO Distribution Hemipro work lights

29 November, 2010 | Supplied by: GO Distribution

The cordless, rechargeable Hemipro work lights feature high-power LEDs in a lightweight and rugged casing to enhance workplace safety and precision when undertaking inspection and maintenance tasks in poorly lit environments.


Builders and winery fined over tank collapse

26 November, 2010

Fines totalling $355,000 were imposed on three companies by the Industrial Court over the collapse of massive fermentation tanks at the Wirra Wirra winery in SA in 2008.


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