Hexarmor Gaitors
15 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Wesfarmers Industrial SafetyHexarmor Gaitors are designed to protect the lower half of the leg and are suitable for protection from snakes and also for sheet metal workers, workers in the recycling industry and reptile handlers.
Ansell HyFlex 11-840 Multi-Purpose gloves
15 July, 2013 | Supplied by: AnsellThe Ansell HyFlex 11-840 Multi-Purpose gloves are designed to provide safety, precision and comfort.
Fatigue detection technology company recognised by Harvard
04 July, 2013Australian technology company Optalert has received validation for its real-time operator alertness monitoring system by academics from Harvard in the US.
Keep a close eye on field workers’ safety with Lone Worker app
01 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Iota ServicesAn innovative mobile phone app is helping organisations improve the safety of their workers out in the field - with Melbourne water retailer South East Water launching Lone Worker on iTunes.
Early detection and visual verification safety and security solution
27 June, 2013Xtralis, provider of early detection and visual verification safety and security solutions, has announced that version 1.14 of its IntrusionTrace has been approved as a primary detection system for operational use in sterile environments by the UK Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB).
DEHN + SÖHNE insulating tray for on-site maintenance
25 June, 2013 | Supplied by: DEHN + SOHNE GmbH + Co KGDEHN + SÖHNE can provide the equipment for carrying out maintenance on sites where live working is urgently required.
Oliver WB 34-632P and 34-634P ankle high lace-up boots with steel mid-sole protection
24 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Oliver FootwearThe Oliver 34-632P, a wheat ankle high lace-up boot and the 34-634P, a black ankle high lace-up boot, have water-resistant leather uppers and Steelflex protection against sole penetration by sharps, fixtures, glass or similar inherently risky materials.
Protecting your workers wirelessly
12 June, 2013If staff are a company’s greatest asset, then it is in the interests of that company to keep them safe and productive. There are obvious forms of protection such as guardrails and automatic machine cut-offs but more sophisticated technology is increasingly being used to address workplace health and safety issues, particularly in industries such as oil and gas, mining and utilities where employees are often working in hazardous and remote locations.
Eye tracking technology for mining machines
03 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Seeing Machines LimitedAustralian-based company Seeing Machines has signed a strategic agreement with Caterpillar Global Mining LLC, a leading manufacturer of mining equipment, for DSS in-cab Fatigue Monitoring Systems for use in mining machines.
Duro-Flash double-sided lighting system
20 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Vision SafeThe Duro-Flash features six heavy-duty lights in a recharging carry case. It is a safe, economical alternative to a standard flare for delineating danger zones. It can be used in applications such as to mark off hazardous roads, show safe driving areas under water, direct traffic or warn of a breakdown.
VisionSafe Guardsman Warrior heavy-duty work glove
17 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Vision SafeThe VisionSafe Guardsman Warrior is a fully lined, heavy-duty work glove that provides protection and comfort, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.
Reducing at-risk driver behaviour using technology
15 May, 2013 | Supplied by: WSP Australia Pty LimitedParsons Brinckerhoff has introduced an in-vehicle monitoring system (IVMS) for its entire fleet of motor vehicles in Australia.
Construction company improves safety compliance
06 May, 2013 | Supplied by: AnsellConstruction firm Hansen Yuncken has recently introduced a ‘glove and clip policy’ to encourage broad acceptance of the need for hand protection.
Businesses urged to manage workplace noise
06 May, 2013With hazardous noise a major cause of hearing loss in NSW workplaces, WorkCover NSW is reminding NSW business of the importance of managing hazardous noise in the workplace.
Soft-shell workwear
02 May, 2013 | Supplied by: HuskiThe Chassis soft shell, which is part of the Huski workwear range, is a high-visibility soft-shell garment with the handy option of zip-off sleeves to form a vest. The range now includes the Kimberly, a ladies version of the Chassis, and the Nero, a plain black men’s soft shell suitable for applications where hi-visibility is not required.
