Taylor Dunn narrow-aisle industrial vehicle
29 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Warequip
The Taylor Dunn narrow-aisle, highly manoeuvrable industrial vehicle allows the operator to be closer to the material that is to be picked.
Tennant T16 battery-powered rider scrubber
26 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Tennant Australia Pty Ltd
The T16 battery-powered rider scrubber for industrial and commercial environments claims to reduce operating costs by up to 20% compared to traditional scrubbing methods.
Call for national safety inspection of tower cranes
22 March, 2011
The CFMEU has called for a national safety inspection of tower cranes after a near disaster was identified at a Perth construction site.
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.
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.
