Silo collapse triggers safety warning
27 July, 2020WorkCover Queensland has issued a warning about the risks of working with transportable silos, following an on-farm incident in Queensland.
UniPrint antimicrobial film for coronavirus protection
10 July, 2020 | Supplied by: UniPrint Pty LtdUniPrint's antimicrobial film has recently passed certification that proves its efficiency in combating the viral load of coronaviruses.
Asbestos-cement water pipe management: call for comment
09 July, 2020Until 7 August, the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is calling for public consultation on its draft Asbestos-Cement Water and Sewer Pipe Management Guidelines.
SA enforces exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica
19 June, 2020SafeWork SA will enforce a reduced workplace exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica from 1 July 2020.
Safe Work Australia delays GHS 7 transition
11 June, 2020Australia's transition to the seventh revised edition of the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of classification and labelling has been delayed till 2021.
Cirlock tags and tag holders
01 June, 2020 | Supplied by: CirlockCirlock provides a range of tags and tag holders that can help safeguard employees on work sites. The range includes Danger Tags and Out of Service tags.
New Signs CCTV Video Surveillance signs
04 May, 2020 | Supplied by: New SignsThe CCTV Video Surveillance signs from New Signs are designed to increase the security of buildings and properties, and can be shipped Australia-wide.
UniPrint Take 5 safety books
01 May, 2020 | Supplied by: UniPrint Pty LtdEndorsed by the Master Plumbers Association, the UniPrint Take 5 safety books enable users to control hazards and reduce incidents in the workplace.
Toilet paper alternatives and alterations? Call a plumber
28 April, 2020Toilet paper shortages have led Australians to seek out sanitary alternatives in the bathroom, but alterations should not compromise industry safety standards.
$375,000 fine over concrete pumping fatality
24 April, 2020A Sydney-based concrete pumping facility and its director have been fined a total of $385,000 after a worker suffered fatal head injuries at a site in Fairfield.
Victorian company charged over chemical fire
23 April, 2020A Victorian company has been charged with three offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, following an explosion and chemical fire at a warehouse.
City of Armadale fined additional $80K for 2014 incident
22 April, 2020The City of Armadale in Perth has been fined a total of $110,000 after a man was seriously injured by a front-end loader at a waste disposal site.
Gas bottle explosion lands Victorian company a $300K fine
20 April, 2020A December 2017 gas bottle explosion that left a worker permanently disabled has resulted in a $300,000 fine for a Victorian maintenance firm.
Vic company faces new charges for chemical stockpiling
16 March, 2020Bradbury Industrial Services is facing 21 additional charges from WorkSafe Victoria, for stockpiling dangerous goods at a warehouse in Craigieburn, Victoria.
Moisture seal-out solutions in fuel handling
06 March, 2020 | Supplied by: CSGtechWater contamination is a key safety concern in liquid-fuelled machinery. This case study details a recent sealing challenge involving underground fuel storage.
