Case Studies
Safe lifting and positioning technology used at Westfield
The installation of skylights at a busy shopping centre requires technology that enables the process to be carried out safely and efficiently. [ + ]
Lend Lease case study: MAM-35 lockout kit installed at Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital
Cirlock was contacted by Lend Lease to provide the Cirlock permanently mounted Lockout System on the Sunshine Coast Hospital project. [ + ]
Roofing technology key to working safely at heights
Technology that enables employees to safely work in hard-to-reach areas on and around roofs is very important for those in the industry. [ + ]
Ergonomic stress reduced by self-supporting handtruck
In its quest to improve the handling of heavy loads involved in moving product cartons, BWS has adopted the self-supporting Rotatruck. [ + ]
'Zero gravity' arms enhance construction safety
Hong Kong-based company Gammon Construction has adopted 'zero gravity arms' to increase safety and decrease its workload. [ + ]
Once you lose your hearing, it's gone forever
Hearing protection is a must in noisy high-risk work environments; however, the use of hearing protectors can at times be compromised due to the need to communicate with co-workers and the need to be aware of your environment with the ability to hear sirens, warning signals, etc. [ + ]
Mitigating risks for lone workers in potentially unsafe situations
The Australia-wide SafeTCard lone-worker safety solution was recently implemented at a federal government agency in order to meet its goals of safety for all, and contributing positively to staff wellbeing and achieving zero harm. [ + ]
Safety central to the Coffs Harbour FIA Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship is an international event that requires a large amount of work to ensure that it runs smoothly and safely. [ + ]
App keeps lone workers safe
Lone working engineers at Ericsson now have access to an app that monitors their safety status. [ + ]
Reducing high-pressure injection injuries for miners
Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) has created a grease pressure release device for Downer, reducing the risk of high-pressure injuries from lubricants. [ + ]
Sydney Water stops to recognise National Safe Work Month
As part of Sydney Water's commitment to improve safety across all sites, more than a thousand Sydney Water staff literally 'Stopped for Safety' as part of National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
Staying safely hydrated in the workplace
A safety manager working on a major construction project in the north-west of Western Australia has stressed the importance of worker hydration, heat stress management and education. [ + ]
Safeguarding mines with strata control
A South Australian resin-firing system that is designed to stop mines from caving in will be used to safeguard new projects in Mongolia. [ + ]
WA freight company upgrades forklifts at its Perth depot
A thriving West Australian freight company has re-equipped its Perth depot with seven Toyota forklift trucks. [ + ]
Modular systems save the day at tram workshop
Sayfa installs modular height safety systems during the Preston Tram Depot Workshop redevelopment. [ + ]
