Loose-fill asbestos guide for tradies
02 June, 2015A new safety guide has been released for anyone working in a property that contains loose-fill asbestos insulation.
Asbestos found where you least expect it: are you at risk?
02 June, 2015 by Laura ValicAsbestos is a deadly substance, but despite being banned in Australia since 2003, its legacy from mining and widespread use in building materials is far from over.
Take stock of chemical use, urges new campaign
24 March, 2015Handling powerful chemicals can be a risky business, which is why WorkCover NSW has launched a new campaign encouraging agricultural and horticultural workers to safely manage or prevent their exposure to potentially harmful substances.
Guidance notes for calculating explosion loads to help improve safety in the oil and gas industry
10 February, 2015Lloyd's Register's 'Guidance Notes for the Calculation of Probabilistic Explosion Loads' provide recommended practices to help engineers, operators and designers to define blast and explosion loads to control and mitigate risk measures in offshore operations.
Independent investigation into loose-fill asbestos
22 January, 2015The Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct an independent investigation into loose-fill asbestos in New South Wales and is providing free ceiling insulation testing to identify the full extent of affected homes across the state.
Dangerous goods notifications easier for business
18 December, 2014Changes to the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws that come into effect on 1 January 2015 will cut red tape and make compliance easier for NSW businesses storing or handling dangerous goods.
Idrotech ATEX Fog Maker
19 May, 2014Tecpro has introduced an ATEX certified fog maker that suppresses dust in areas at risk of explosion.
Emerson Process Management Micro Motion Fork Density Meter
02 April, 2014Micro Motion Fork Density meter helps users achieve fast-response density and concentration monitoring in challenging conditions.
ChemAlert Version 4 chemical management and compliance software
24 January, 2014ChemAlert Version 4 is the latest release of the ChemAlert intuitive chemical management software package, which is supported by a comprehensive suite of services including training, auditing and SDS authoring, for users around the world.
Exair Super Air Nozzles
10 December, 2013Exair's Super Air Nozzles are highly efficient for a wide range of blowoff, cooling, cleaning and drying applications.
Chemical companies make the responsible choice
26 November, 2013Twelve companies which manufacture agvet chemical products for the agriculture sector have proved to be dedicated to product stewardship after signing up with AgStewardship Australia to participate in the ChemClear and drumMUSTER programs in the past year.
Octofolio Asbestos Information Management Software
19 September, 2013Designed to aid in the battle to save lives against deadly asbestos exposure, the Octfolio Asbestos Information Management Software and website has been launched.
New light on asbestos risks
19 September, 2013Scientists are coming up with new ways to assess the risk of exposure to asbestos, leading to improved management of sites contaminated with the potentially lethal material.
National asbestos awareness month in November
12 September, 2013Asbestos Awareness Month from 1-30 November 2013 aims to educate as many Australians as possible about the dangers of asbestos and how best to manage it.
Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency CEO appointed
06 August, 2013Minister for Workplace Relations Bill Shorten has announced the appointment of a CEO to head up the new Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) and the appointment of the 10 members of the ASEA Council.