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WorkSafe Victoria release guide aimed at reducing workplace fatigue (1/09/2008)

... workplace’ can be used by any employer and worker to reduce the risk of injury or death.The guide includes a fatigue hazards identification checklist and a chart to help with risk assessments and can be used in any working ...

Convex safety mirrors from Andian Sales (29/08/2008)

... and include all fixtures plus installation instruction.Andian Sales’ range of convex safety mirrors overcome the hazards associated with obstructed and blind intersections on roads, driveways, parking lots and loading docks.Andian Sales ...

Health and safety signs from Inaco (22/08/2008)

... Brady.Brady’s range of health and safety signs ensures that employees and visitors can clearly identify potential hazards.The wide range of signs include Danger, Mandatory, Prohibition, Warning, First Aid, Hazardous Substances and Fire ...

$1.1m fine imposed for unsafe work practices (21/08/2008)

... can review the present system or advise on key compliance requirements customised to business’ specific risks and hazards, whatever is the industry type.This will protect a business from the risk of a criminal prosecution arising from unsafe ...

Safety conduits available from Evcco (21/08/2008)

... are all lighter and easier to install than metal and PVC conduits but do not contain environmental and safety hazards that can leach into soil or be released into the air by fire. The conduits – available in sizes ranging from 20-110 mm (outside ...

Maxim Electrical uses Evcco’s polymer conduit (20/08/2008)

... Evcco, are all lighter and easier to install than metal and PVC conduits but do not contain environmental and safety hazards that can leach into soil or be released into the air by fire.The Australian-made Evcco range of safety conduits, ...

Flexicon’s bulk bag unloaders used for combating chemical dust hazards (19/08/2008)

... Flexicon are providers of bulk bag unloaders and bulk bag dischargers, with Australian offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.The Texas A&M University System is known for its agricultural and engineering programs but less well ...

PolyCom Compaction Aid and DustChek Dust Suppressant from Earthco Projects (14/08/2008)

... and mud can cause problems for livestock, muddy or dusty conditions and create hazards and access problems.PolyCom Compaction Aid and DustChek Dust Suppressant, from Earthco Projects, will help solve problems for farmers without any impact on ...

Industrial Scientific launches new multilingual website (12/08/2008)

... with the customers worldwide and provide them with all the information they need to protect workers from gas hazards.Kay Mangieri also stated that the new Web site plays a supporting role in Industrial Scientific’s global expansion ...

Safety conduits installed in the Epping-Chatswood Rail Link tunnel

New Era Group install Evcco's safety conduits in Epping-Chatswood Rail Link tunnel (11/08/2008)

... are all lighter and easier to install than metal and PVC conduits but do not contain environmental and safety hazards that can leach into soil or be released into the air by fire. The safety conduits, available in sizes ranging from ...

Assistance for obtaining forklift licences from Australian Forklift Training

Assistance for obtaining forklift licences available from Australian Forklift Training (7/08/2008)

... has provided safety tips on the changes made to the laws regarding forklifts working near powerlines and electrical hazards in NSW.There were changes to the laws regarding the use of forklifts near powerlines that many people still are not ...

Woodlawn Bioreactor land-fill site uses Solideal and CEAT tyres from Bearcat Tyres (30/07/2008)

... as a water cart for dust suppression’. It often needs to work on the landfill waste surface, which presents a number of hazards as you can imagine.”The tyres are checked monthly with tread depth and surface wear reported. “The aim of the ...

RMH Schaffer offers tips on maintaining OH&S records (30/07/2008)

... by Case Law and if anything, expanded. The common Law requires that employers identify and list all foreseeable hazards and risks to be found in their Plant and on their process lines.This requirement applies to both physical and psychological ...

RMH Schaffer offers information on OH&S Risk Management system (29/07/2008)

... compliance requirements are as follows:First up – the requirement of the identification of all foreseeable hazards (Regulation 9 NSW OH & S Regulations) and Clause – in the Victorian Regulations (OH & S Regulations 2007)The whole ...

Spacepac Industries introduces Sure Step step stool (28/07/2008)

... new Sure Step has been designed to allow the user to reach high places easily and safely by ensuring potential hazards is eliminated.The wide base platform together with larger contrasting anti-slip contact surface means the foot stays ...

WorkSafe Victoria prosecutes Northern Victorian farming business for work safety breaches (22/07/2008)

... farmers need to make sure that workers and contractors receive adequate instruction and training about workplace hazards prior to commencing work”.John Merritt also said it was crucial for farmers to ensure powered and mobile plant equipment ...

WorkSafe Victoria launches new advertising campaign (16/07/2008)

... out of the car.Between them and the boss they run through known safety issues, forklifts, slipping and tripping hazards, everything is covered. But what about the safety guard on the machine?“You said that could wait until next month,” one ...

WorkSafe Victoria announces intervention activities planned for 2008/09 (15/07/2008)

... claims and reported incidents.WorkSafe Victoria’s Executive Director, John Merritt, said looking for potential hazards, consulting and undertaking improvement activity got results.“Most employers believe WorkSafe should adopt a stronger ...

Intermec CN3 hand-held computer for fuel tankers

IES uses Gamma Solutions’ Intermec CN3 hand-held computer (9/07/2008)

... also includes site maps providing drivers with information on where to enter and load, plus warnings about potential hazards such as low overhangs.‘We had tested a number of products but they were old technology,’ Brett Wilson recalls. ‘When I ...

PMD s10 electronic monitoring relays from Pilz Australia (7/07/2008)

... such as bearings can be identified before they lead to failure.So expensive mechanical damage, downtimes and hazards to personnel can all be avoided. There are various application examples for true power monitoring with PMDsigma: controlling ...

Arc flash helmet and faceshield from Extreme Safety (3/07/2008)

... the face and head region from arc flash hazards is crucial. The faceshield and helmet combination does the job effectively and barely restricts movement or causes an inconvenience.The faceshield is designed to deflect blast energy away from ...

Railway management services from Traffic Watch Australia (1/07/2008)

... positioning of traffic control signs, emergency access points for both workers and emergency vehicle, unusual hazards such as schools, hospitals etc, movement of over-dimensional vehicles, safe access for cyclists, pedestrians and people with ...

Signage hiring facility from Traffic Watch Australia (30/06/2008)

... in addition offers job training for short listed controllers which involves teaching staff to be on the watch out for hazards such as protruding loads or small vehicles which may be sightless behind a larger vehicle. In addition, Traffic Watch ...

Warning and caution signs from Safety Plus Safety Signs (27/06/2008)

... warning signs.Caution signs supplied by Safety Plus Safety Signs are ideal for warning regarding different kinds of hazards as well as hazardous situations. Different types of caution signs from Safety Plus Safety Signs include asbestos ...

AR600 series laser displacement sensors from Bestech Australia (23/06/2008)

... offer a valuable stand-off distance, keeping the measuring equipment away from the quickly moving lumber and potential hazards.The multiple long-range AR600 laser measuring sensors can be used to take profiles and thicknesses of the wood ...

Electromagnetic emission measurement services offered by EMC Services (13/06/2008)

... Services offers services related to biological exposure hazards. It also complies with Australian, New Zealand regulations. High levels of electro magnetic radiation in the human body lead to adverse health effects. Thus it is highly ...

Wangaratta Company found not guilty on OHS charges (12/06/2008)

... to completely stop. The company had conducted risk assessments and considered there to be no risks or hazards associated with accessing the area. Since the incident, and as a result of being issued with a ...

Aircheck 52 air sampling pump available from Allara Instrument Hire (11/06/2008)

... respirable dust IOM samplers for collecting inhalable dust Filters for collecting total dust, asbestos or chemical hazards Tedlar sample bags for collecting airborne chemical hazards Impinges for collecting reactive chemicals into ...

Aircheck 2000 air sampling pump from Allara Instrument Hire (10/06/2008)

... respirable dust IOM samplers for collectingi inhalable dust Filters for collecting total dust, asbestos or chemical hazards Tedlar sample bags for collecting airborne chemical hazards Impinges for collecting reactive chemicals into ...

Outotec's global focus on key service areas (10/06/2008)

... full capacity, for example, all too often become victims of premature equipment failure, breakdowns and increased safety hazards, while their personnel are strongly focused on production and demands.“The people on site are often doing ...