Workers ignore back injury prevention
10 October, 2006
A preventative injury expert says that workers often ignore the help that is offered to them when it comes to protecting their backs.
New framework for construction safety
25 September, 2006
A national workplace safety framework has been launched to reduce injury and fatality rates in the construction industry.
Crane safety appliance
18 September, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.eqss.com.au/
The 6242 Crane Safety Appliance has been designed for use on mobile cranes, tower cranes, truck cranes and hoists of all types, and meets the requirements of AS1418.5-2002 (Section 7.3).
Pallet stabilising labels
18 September, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.matthews.com.au
Matthews Intelligent Identification has been appointed exclusive agent in Australia for Holdtite pallet stabilising labels.
Combustion vs electric: which is safer?
15 September, 2006 by Wendy Cramer
Sales of electric forklifts are fast catching up to their combustive cousins. Advances in battery-powered technology have seen more businesses take advantage of some of the unique safety advantages of this emission-free alternative
Free safety assessments in Kimberley
04 September, 2006
Kimberley businesses can take advantage of a free three-hour on-site visit by an independent WorkSafe WA consultant throughout September.
A $25,000 fine, but no injuries
22 August, 2006
A Perth construction company has been fined $25,000 after a crane toppled over on a building site, even though no-one was injured.
Ucrete DP flooring technology
14 August, 2006 | Supplied by: Degussa Construction Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd
Ucrete DP utilises unique heavy duty polyurethane resin technology that combines extreme floor durability with a non-slip finish.
Safety cutter
14 August, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.martor.com.au
The Megasafe 116001 cutter has a 0.63 mm thick blade highly suitable for use with virtually any type of material. The ergonomically styled heavy-duty cutter, made of aluminium, provides for controlled cutting operations.
Making slippery floors safer
14 August, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.antislip.com.au
Help protect yourself, your staff and the public from slip/fall accidents with proven Anti Slip floor safety treatment applied by our professional applicators.
ACT businesses to provide proof of insurance
11 August, 2006
A new compliance initiative by ACT WorkCover will see more than 550 businesses receive a request in coming weeks to provide evidence of a valid workers compensation policy.
Confusion over labour hire prosecutions
10 August, 2006
A spate of prosecutions has seen labour hire companies held accountable for the safety of employees they ‘on-hire’ to other employers.
Timber worker death takes the week's toll to three
26 July, 2006
A 62-year-old truck driver has died after a log being loaded onto his truck fell and hit him.
Forklift crash claims life
21 July, 2006
A man has died in hospital 10 months after his forklift tipped and crushed him.
Ergonomic lifting equipment
13 July, 2006 | Supplied by: Fanquip
The extensive range of Actisafe lift tables is distributed by Fanquip.