New chemical classification system for Australia
03 November, 2006
Information on a new global system for the classification and labelling of chemicals was released by the ASCC this week.
Ventilation system
19 October, 2006 | Supplied by: Nordiko Quarantine Systems
Without monitoring, it is not possible to determine if a shipping container is safe to enter. Regulations, such as those of WorkSafe Victoria, have guidelines requiring 24 hour open-door ventilation. Similarly, the Australian Standard Fumigation Procedures require at least six hours' ventilation of containers after fumigation.
Australian workplaces are safer than ever
11 October, 2006
Statistics released yesterday by the ASCC suggest that Australian workplaces are becoming safer.
Builders warned to secure sites for the holidays
29 September, 2006
Builders and construction workers in the ACT have been warned to comply with fencing and security guidelines to keep children off construction sites in the school holidays.
New licensing for asbestos removal
01 September, 2006
New licensing requirements for the commercial removal of asbestos were announced yesterday by NSW Minister for Commerce, John Della Bosca.
Safety warning for SA
21 August, 2006
SafeWork SA has issued a safety warning following a run of four workplace accidents in one 24-hour period.
Food grade dust collector
14 August, 2006 | Supplied by: Donaldson Australasia Pty Ltd
The Dalamatic DU453/K11 reverse pulse jet cleaning system dust collector has a 7.5 KW fan and can achieve an extraction rate of 3500 m3/h.
Work stopped at Adelaide site
18 July, 2006
Prohibition notices stopping some of the work at an Adelaide building site remain in place after three workers were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation on 13 July.
Dangerous goods storage solutions
13 July, 2006 | Supplied by: Store-Safe
The recent introduction of AS1940/2004 for the storage of dangerous goods has meant that organisations storing any flammable, poisonous or hazardous goods in the workplace must now comply to strict new guidelines.
Emergency eyewash
13 June, 2006 | Supplied by: NewPortal Australia
Businesses using dangerous chemicals must have eyewash available to wash chemicals from the eyes in case of accidents, but you may be shocked if you stopped to calculate the cost of keeping fresh, sterile saline available.
First aid chemical splash
13 June, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.amare.com.au
Diphoterine is a multi-purpose solution suitable for any kind of chemical splash, except hydrofluoric acid and its derivatives as it has limited efficacy. In this instance Hexafluorine should be used.
Asbestos under the microscope
09 June, 2006
Workplace safety authorities across Australia and New Zealand have joined forces to improve the level of compliance in demolition work and any associated asbestos removal work that creates potential risks to workers and the general public.
Fireworks dangers media conference
02 June, 2006
The consumer fireworks sale period commences on Monday 5 June in the lead up to the Queens birthday long weekend on 10, 11 and 12 June.
Power Towels/Hand cleaner wipes
12 April, 2006 | Supplied by: Vanguard Safety Ltd
Power Towels are available in two varieties. One is a white single textured towel, the other a purple dual-textured towel. Carefully selected dermatologically-safe ingredients are blended with six conditioners to moisturise and protect your skin.
Keep the runway clear
15 March, 2006
Sydney Airport is trialling a new debris detecting system that would replace or enhance its existing regime of having two workers drive in a zigzag pattern up the runway three times a day to check for debris.
