Lone worker safety with no boundaries
17 November, 2014 by Carolyn Jackson | Supplied by: Trimble Field Service ManagementLone workers in the outback of Australia (outside of terrestrial coverage) will soon be able to send real-time alerts to their back office using Trimble's transport and logistics solutions thanks to its new partnership with Iridium. The Iridium solution extends communications of the Trimble technology over satellite and will be available in Australia from December.
Heat hurts the hip pocket and health of Aussie tradies
13 November, 2014 | Supplied by: KingGeeKingGee's Workcool range is designed to help tradies beat the heat.
DuPont Tyvek 800J protective garment
05 November, 2014 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdDuPont has introduced the Tyvek 800J protective garment, which is designed to provide extra liquid repellency, even under pressure, while still providing a level of breathability and a high level of comfort.
JAY Electronique Jump radio repeater for safe radio control
05 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe Jump radio repeater is designed for use with the JAY Electronique safe radio control solutions implementing unidirectional radio transmissions. The device provides a solution for applications in difficult environments where obstacles, troughs and bumps interrupt radio transmissions or in situations where radio performance must be extended to cover a greater distance or greater area.
Pelican ProGear 2380R LED flashlight
04 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Pelican Products Pty LtdThe Pelican ProGear 2380R LED flashlight is lightweight and powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery.
Pelican safety-approved LED headlights
29 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Pelican Products Pty LtdPelican Products has introduced three safety-approved LED headlights that provide tough, lightweight, safety-approved lighting options.
Deb Group donates hand sanitiser to West Africa
28 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Deb Australia Pty LtdDeb Group has donated more than 18,000 bottles of Deb InstantFoam hand sanitiser to the World Health Organization (WHO) to assist efforts in combating the spread of Ebola virus in West African countries.
How to sit less and move more in office environments
16 October, 2014There is a need to get office workers moving and the Energise project is working with 60 Brisbane Telstra office workers to discover how employees and employers can better manage occupational physical activity and sitting.
Working in heat
15 October, 2014As the temperatures warm up around Australia, it is important for workplaces to manage the risk associated with workers in hot environments.
Elliotts G-Flex glove range
09 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty LtdElliotts has developed the G-Flex range of gloves. They are claimed to be the first ever safety gloves of their type to be certified to the standard AS/NZS2161.3:2005 Occupational protective gloves*, which provides protection against mechanical risks, and European standards.
DuPont Tyvek Dual coverall
07 October, 2014 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdThe Tyvek Dual coverall is designed by DuPont, bearing in mind that both protection and comfort are crucial for working in the best conditions. The product is designed for areas where heat stress can be a concern in the working environment.
Emerson wireless monitored safety showers with WirelessHART
02 October, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonBy combining a WirelessHART digital transmitter with one or two latched switches, every safety shower and eyewash station can be retrofitted with a wireless monitoring system reporting any activation back into the user's control room.
Sundström SR200 full face respirator
01 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Safety Equipment Australia Pty LtdThe Sundström SR200 full face respirator now features the air-deflecting, pre-filter holder that has given a fresh look to the company's half-mask respirators.
Scott Safety ProPak self-contained breathing apparatus
30 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Scott SafetyScott Safety's ProPak self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) combines a low-maintenance pneumatics system with a comfortable, sculptured rigid backplate to improve wearer comfort. The breathing apparatus consists of a rigid, glass-reinforced frame incorporating a rescue/carry handle along with a flame-resistant webbing harness.
Hand injury report reveals those most at risk
29 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty LtdA snapshot of Queensland's construction, manufacturing and mining industries identified young males aged between 15-34 as being the most 'at risk' for workplace hand injuries.
