Health and safety training increases awareness of asbestos risks, says report
23 July, 2010A Safe Work Australia report has found that workers who are trained in health and safety issues are more likely to be aware of asbestos risks.
Survey identifies high risk of exposure to airborne hazards
22 July, 2010A Safe Work Australia survey has found that a high percentage of workers in Australia are exposed to airborne hazards.
Manufacturing worker burnt by flammable liquid
20 July, 2010An incident north-west of Sydney has served as an unfortunate reminder of the dangers of working with flammable liquids.
Stahl 6149 Toughlux handlamp series
30 June, 2010 byThe 6149 Toughlux series of handlamps has been added to the range of Stahl IEC ex hazardous area equipment (HAE).
SafeWork Australia releases nanotech research reports
28 June, 2010SafeWork Australia recently released two reports on nanotechnology research, looking into material safety data sheets of products containing nanomaterials and detecting airborne particles emitted from carbon nanotubes.
PHAA endorses ETU call for workers to shun uranium mining
15 June, 2010A branch of the Public Health Association of Australia has endorsed a union’s call for workers to shun uranium mining.
Spill Station self-contained emergency tank showers
02 June, 2010 bySpill Station’s self-contained emergency tank showers provide a solution where mains water supply is not available.
Bio-Circle range of bioremedial parts cleaners
01 June, 2010 byThe Bio-Circle range of bioremedial parts cleaners can clean oily, greasy, dirty machine components without the use of hydrocarbon-based solvents, presenting a safer and more comfortable cleaning process than solvent cleaners.
Reminder on new asbestos licences in WA
21 May, 2010WorkSafe WA has issued a reminder that asbestos licensing will soon change, and business operators have only days in which to ensure they have the correct asbestos removal licence.
Ramex retractable, manual- and motor-rewind hose reels
20 May, 2010The Ramex range of retractable, manual-rewind and motor-rewind reels is available in standard AISI 304 stainless steel, powder-coated steel or, where higher standards of hygiene and chemical resistance are required, in AISI 316 stainless steel and are suitable for any worksite.
Turck Interface and Intrinsic Safety Quick Reference Guide
13 May, 2010 byThe Turck Interface and Intrinsic Safety Quick Reference Guide provides an overview of the company’s intrinsically safe products, including switching amplifiers, analog I/O, solenoid drivers, rotational speed monitors and relay and power supplies.
Repeated call for asbestos ban
29 March, 2010Calls for a global ban on all forms of asbestos have again been voiced by an international medical society.
Warnings about importation of Tremolite asbestos wall tiles
03 March, 2010A safety alert has been issued by NSW WorkCover following the recent importation from China of decorative wall tiles that were found to contain Tremolite asbestos, which is a prohibited hazardous substance.
Tradespersons still at risk of asbestos exposure
19 February, 2010Safe Work Australia has issued a warning to tradespeople about the dangers of working with asbestos.
Inadequate safety systems for chemicals results in prosecution
15 February, 2010A Victorian company that manufactures fireproof clothing was fined $135,000 over an incident where a worker received corrosive chemical burns to the face.
