Driverless train safely delivers iron ore
13 July, 2018The first delivery of iron ore by an autonomous train has been carried out by Rio Tinto in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Unmanned ground vehicles improve soldier safety
26 June, 2018Robotics and autonomous systems that will help soldiers safely move heavy loads are being introduced within the Australian Army.
Take forking seriously — NSW program launched
07 March, 2018Following the deaths of several workers, a forklift safety blitz has been launched by SafeWork NSW.
Manual handling automation improves safety
26 February, 2018BOC Australia has unveiled a $15 million robot cylinder automation system as part of a $35 million upgrade of its Sydney Operations Centre in Wetherill Park.
Enerpac RT Series long-stroke multistage telescopic hydraulic cylinders
02 February, 2018Enerpac RT Series long-stroke multistage telescopic cylinders provide long strokes in confined spaces for efficiency and safety.
Finding a more ergonomic solution for moving heavy loads
01 November, 2017Ergonomic safety is crucial for workers who are required to shift heavy loads as part of their role.
Supermarket trolley technology rounds up a WHS solution
09 October, 2017Billed as the 'sheep dog of supermarket trolleys', a Bluetooth remote-controlled innovation was designed to provide a manual-handling solution for Coles supermarkets.
Pronal CLT lifting cushions
26 September, 2017Pronal CLT lifting cushions can be easily transported by 4WD or helicopter.
Rotacaster bread crate Rotatruck
18 September, 2017The Rotacaster bread crate Rotatruck is an easy, quick and safe way to handle multiple bread crates.
Rotacaster All-Terrain Rotatruck hand truck
01 September, 2017Moving things doesn't need to be a wrestling match between the user, the load and the hand truck.
Avoiding musculoskeletal injury in the workplace
07 August, 2017The manual sorting of bulky mailbags opens up the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for workers.
Is hazardous manual handling the only enemy?
05 June, 2017 by Matt Forner, APA Occupational Health Physiotherapist, Axis Rehabilitation at WorkAs an occupational health physiotherapist, I spend much of my time assessing and managing workers who have sustained musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) whilst performing workplace manual tasks.
Rotacaster Rotatruck Lite hand truck
01 April, 2017The Rotacaster Rotatruck Lite hand truck is suitable for hospitality, retail, parcel delivery, warehousing, office and home use.
Trucking industry urged to ensure safe load distribution
28 March, 2017To ensure road safety and avoid fines, RFNSW has called on the trucking industry to ensure an even load distribution.
Ergonomic stress reduced by self-supporting handtruck
03 March, 2017In its quest to improve the handling of heavy loads involved in moving product cartons, BWS has adopted the self-supporting Rotatruck.