Pantograph reach truck
07 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Crown Equipment Pty Ltd
The RR 5700 series of pantograph reach trucks features a traction control system that increases traction on wet, dusty or sealed floors, giving operators more control in performing challenging moves.
Sheets to column-stack pallets safely
07 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia
Stabulon anti-slip sheets allow palletised goods to be column-stacked with stability, by distributing the load so the bottom cases support the upper tiers and prevent vibrations.
Serious injury sustained by worker as concrete floor gives way
03 August, 2009
A worker's hand was crushed by a jack as the jacking system’s base broke through the reinforced concrete floor of the workshop under the weight of the load and the trailer falling back.
Launch of new Victorian structural steel safety standard
27 July, 2009
WorkSafe Victoria has recently released a new standard on the safe erection of structural steel for buildings.
Fumigation company fined over NZ safety incident
06 July, 2009
A company has been fined NZ$38,000 and ordered to pay $40,000 to a worker who was crushed by a machine that fell on him, leaving him injured and unable to work for 10 months.
Company charged over serious forklift injury
02 July, 2009
A Melbourne company has been convicted and fined $250,000 over a workplace injury that left a forklift driver with permanent brain damage when a crate of glass fell on him.
Drum handling system
18 June, 2009 | Supplied by: PBA Safety
The STS DTC01 Ergonomic Drum Trolley system is designed to protect the operator from injuries incurred from lifting heavy objects, by ensuring that input loads are kept below 20 kg, even when lifting loads of up to 300 kg.
Government commits to improving safety of transport workers
12 June, 2009
A recent announcement by the Deputy Prime Minister that she will work to put in place a system of safe rates for our nation’s truck drivers has been welcomed by the Transport Workers Union.
Loading dock safety barrier
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Arbon Equipment Pty Ltd
The Rite-Hite Dok-Guardian safety barrier range is designed to help segregate pedestrians from vehicles, as well as prevent loading dock drop-off incidents.
Spring steel barrier
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Ingal Civil Products
The Spring Steel Buffas range of barriers is specifically designed for applications where protection is required from heavy-vehicle glancing blows and low-speed perpendicular impacts.
Multidirectional dolly
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Omnia
The Rotadollie features fixed multidirectional wheels that are designed to create a static relationship between the centre of load, its orientation and the wheelbase.
Light crane system
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Konecranes Australia
The XA aluminium light crane system is designed for materials handling applications that require high precision, minimal rolling resistance, low noise and corrosion-free extended durability and cleanliness. Such applications include automotive, food and beverage processing, precision fabrication and clean environment manufacturing.
Crane safety audit system
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Konecranes Australia
The Crane Reliability Survey (CRS) is an audit service that tracks the condition, reliability, service life and operating safety of a crane and its components.
Automatic roller doors
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Envico Doors Ltd
Envico High Speed Doors have combined the existing safety features of their door range with the Condor sensor, providing not only a form of activation but also added safety benefits.
Pallet height sensor
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Optimum Handling Solutions
The Logic Lift automatic infrared load height sensor is designed for pallet positioning of lift tables.
