Explosives licences set to expire
20 January, 2011WorkCover NSW has issued a reminder to businesses and individuals with explosives licences due to expire that they need to apply for a new one.
Genes and the brave new world of workplace safety
21 December, 2010Speaking at the recent Safety Show conference, an occupational medicine specialist has raised the significance of genetic screening to determine safe levels of exposure to hazardous substances for individuals.
Dealing with asbestos realistically demands alternatives to removal
07 December, 2010Asbestos experts contend that there are alternatives to the complete removal of all asbestos that is still present within our communities and workplaces in order to effectively address the dangers posed by asbestos.
SA Government reaffirms commitment to combat asbestos
29 November, 2010The South Australian Government used Asbestos Awareness Week to launch a number of initiatives to combat the dangers of asbestos in workplaces.
Asbestos register for apprentices and young workers
29 November, 2010An asbestos register for apprentices and young workers has been established by a law firm to capture historical information in the unfortunate event of a claim many years after exposure to the hazardous substance.
Asbestos Awareness Week 2010
29 November, 2010A report released just prior to Asbestos Awareness Week highlights the concerns workers still have about exposure to asbestos.
Silvan Selecta 300 L diesel transfer unit
29 November, 2010 byThe heavy-duty Selecta diesel transfer unit provides a complete 300 L capacity diesel delivery and transfer system for easy, safe handling of fuel and meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1692. It is suitable for local councils, statutory authorities and in the resource industry.
National Asbestos Management Review established
16 November, 2010A national review into the management of asbestos has recently been set up by the federal government.
Prosecution after risky asbestos removal
09 November, 2010A Victorian man who was caught by a WorkSafe inspector doing unlicensed asbestos removal has been convicted and fined $35,400.
Warning to turn off mobile phones when filling up
25 October, 2010An automotive industry body has issued a warning to motorists to switch off their mobile phones when refueling their vehicles.
Tecpro Typhoon jetting head tank washer
28 September, 2010 byThe Typhoon rotating cleaning head tank washer, suitable for large vessels, including food and beverage storage tanks, transport containers and chemical reactors, produces four high-powered jets for good coverage of the tank in a 7 min wash cycle.
WorkSafe WA to keep watch on coating practices
17 September, 2010WorkSafe WA has instigated a program to make businesses that conduct powder-coating activities aware of the dangers associated with it.
Amendments to Queensland Safety and Dangerous Goods Regulations
23 August, 2010A number of changes to the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 and the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulation 2001 commenced recently.
Methods to reduce risk of exposure to nanomaterials
03 August, 2010Safe Work Australia has recently issued two research reports that outline methods to reduce the risk of exposure to nanomaterials in the workplace.
Fluid Components ST75 ATEX- and IECEx-approved flowmeter
23 July, 2010 byThe Fluid Components ST75 flowmeter is now ATEX and IECEx approved for safety in hazardous and potentially explosive plant environments.
