Tie-down straps
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Vision Safe
The Fasty range of tie-down straps is designed to secure small loads attached to vehicles to prevent cargo shifting under driving conditions, even in the event of a crash.
Wheel safety device
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Tulip Corporation Pty Ltd
The Tulip Squirrel is a simple product that prevents wheel nuts coming off trucks and large vehicles and causing the potentially catastrophic effects of wheel loss while driving.
Reflective safety tapes
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Floorsafe Australia Pty Ltd
Reflective tapes have been added to the Floorsafe range of anti-slip safety products. The self-adhesive vinyl tapes are designed for highlighting dangerous objects, signage boards, work zones and packaging.
Industrial tyre installation
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Bearcat Tyres Pty Ltd
Bearcat Tyres, national distributor for the Solideal, CEAT and Duratough brands of industrial tyres and wheels, has added a heavy industrial on-site installation service to its range of goods and services.
Long-reach sander
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Tooltechnic Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Planex long-reach sander for painters and plasterers is designed for rapid sanding of joint compounds on plasterboard or plaster/lath walls and is suitable for removing wallpaper from solid plaster.
Drum lifter
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Drum Grab Australia
The Drum Grab is a self-centring, safe method to attach to a 205 L drum. It provides a safe, easy and reliable way to attach a drum to almost any lifting device, from chain block to helicopter, forklift to mobile hoist.
Speed hump
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Barrier Group
The Slo-motion Compliance speed hump is a modular speed control system, consisting of independent modules each 250 mm long with rounded end caps. The device is manufactured in Australia to comply with the relevant Australian Standards.
Radar sensor
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The R-Gage QT50R advanced radar sensor detects moving and stationary objects in harsh weather conditions. The system uses frequency modulated continuous wave radar to detect presence, absence or change of large objects outdoors and in other challenging environments.
Diesel-powered booms
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Haulotte Australia Pty Ltd
The H 43 TPX 43 m telescopic platform and the HA 41 PX articulating platform are designed to meet all working requirements at heights of 41 and 43 m.
Managing stress-related wheel failure
10 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Bearcat Tyres Pty Ltd
Bearcat Tyres has introduced a heavy-duty wheel safety reporting service for the port handling and mining industries.
Lack of training incurs $26,000 fine
05 June, 2008
The collapse of a crane at a Pt Augusta railyard has resulted in a lucky escape for the driver and a $26,000 fine for the employer in the SA Industrial Relations Court recently.
WorkSafe targeting manual handling at food manufacturers
02 June, 2008
A campaign targeting manual handling safety begins on 1 July with WorkSafe Victoria inspectors visiting food manufacturers and processors across the state.
Builder fined over tilt-up collapse
26 May, 2008
A Perth builder has been fined $3500 for the collapse of three tilt-up panels at a construction site at Forrestfield.
RailCorp aware of risk before worker died
15 May, 2008
A NSW Industrial Court judge has found that the risk to RailCorp workers from overhead powerlines which killed a dogman at Heathcote in 2003 was “not only obvious, but foreseen”.
Courses to prep for driver fatigue reform
14 May, 2008
New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia are working towards implementing a national Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue reform on 29 September 2008.
