Hazardous goods

Down to the wire

06 March, 2018 | Supplied by: 3M Abrasive Systems Division

Wire brushes offer a relatively useful solution for surface cleaning and corrosion removal, but newly available alternatives are delivering superior performance and improved worker safety.


Asbestos cladding to be removed from sugar storage sheds

01 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Wiley & Co Pty Ltd

The removal of asbestos from the roof at Bundaberg's bulk sugar terminals will be carried out by Wiley.


Response to contamination from fire-damaged asbestos materials — a structured approach

19 February, 2018 by Dave Collins | Supplied by: QED Environmental Services

In the unfortunate event of fire in a property containing asbestos it is essential to undertake a measured and structured response to ensure the safety of all involved, as well as the safety of the wider public.


Asbestos campaign targets tradies

05 February, 2018

An asbestos awareness campaign is about to begin, urging tradies to always check for asbestos before they start a new job.


HEMCO EnviroMax HEPA filtered enclosures

02 February, 2018 | Supplied by: HEMCO Corporation

HEMCO EnviroMax HEPA filtered enclosures are designed to isolate powder handling, sample weighing, high throughput screening and other lab automated processes.


WA conducts asbestos inspections on plant and machinery

30 January, 2018

A proactive inspection program is being carried out by WorkSafe WA to search for the presence of asbestos in plant and machinery.


Work continues to eradicate asbestos from Australia

29 January, 2018

Australia's National Asbestos Profile has been launched by the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency.


Handbook launched for better asbestos awareness and management

18 January, 2018

A user-friendly asbestos management resource package has been developed by the national Asbestos Awareness campaign, in order to help improve regulatory compliance across the sector.


HEMCO emergency shower and decontamination booths

12 January, 2018 | Supplied by: HEMCO Corporation

HEMCO emergency shower/decontamination booths are fully assembled and ready for installation to water supply and waste systems.


Active or passive containment: which is the best approach for spills?

16 November, 2017 | Supplied by: iQSafety

There are two ways to approach spill control and countermeasures: 'active' and 'passive'.


Avery industrial labels

15 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Avery Products Pty Ltd

Avery industrial labels are designed to enhance safety and productivity, preventing a host of problems caused by using standard paper labels that are not designed for industrial applications.


Regulations for hazardous substances receive an upgrade

09 November, 2017

New regulations surrounding the safe management of hazardous substances will come into effect on 1 December in New Zealand.


Renovator safety in focus for National Asbestos Awareness Month

01 November, 2017

November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, with a message to Australians that home renovations could pose dangers.


Cleaning Safety Card Orange Card online training program

25 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Cleaning Safety Card

Cleaning Safety Card has launched the Orange Card online training program, which is designed to reduce workplace injuries in the cleaning industry.


Keeping your spill kits up to date

16 October, 2017 | Supplied by: iQSafety

While spill kits aren't quite like perishable foods, their components actually do expire. But how do you know if they have 'gone off'?


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