Australia sets up national asbestos safety agency
04 September, 2012The Australian Government is setting up an Office of Asbestos Safety that will pave the way for a national approach to asbestos awareness and management in Australia, said Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Bill Shorten.
Michell Instruments Transportable Condumax II analyser
03 September, 2012 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe Condumax II hydrocarbon and water dewpoint analyser, from Michell Instruments, is now available in a transportable version. The key function of this version will be to enable engineers to provide a fast response for investigations into the quality of natural gas, wherever it is needed.
Global Spill Control’s bunding solution helps United Aero prevent spills
31 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Global Spill ControlAfter securing a large contract to maintain utility pipelines in the outback of New South Wales, United Aero Helicopters identified the need to be able to safely store aviation fuel in remote locations for refuelling of its helicopters.
BETE NF spray nozzle
29 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle EngineeringThe BETE NF spray nozzle controls excessive dust generated during the quarrying or mining process during conveyor transport.
Global Spill Control spill pallets and bunded work platforms range
28 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Global Spill ControlGlobal Spill Control has released a larger range of drum bund pallets designed and manufactured in Australia and tested to meet the harsh Australian conditions.
Global Spill Control chemical spill response course
28 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Global Spill ControlGlobal Spill Control has recently added a nationally accredited chemical spill response course, designed for employees that work in stores, factories, hospitals, workshops and mine sites.
WorkCover investigating asbestos in imported motor vehicles
16 August, 2012WorkCover NSW is investigating asbestos in imported motor vehicles following a recall of approximately 23,000 vehicles with engine and exhaust gaskets potentially containing asbestos.
Six tips for safe handling of hazardous chemicals
18 June, 2012WorkSafe Western Australia has issued a safety alert highlighting the importance of using safe procedures when pumping hazardous chemicals following a recent incident where two workers were injured while transferring chromic acid solution from an intermediate bulk container (IBC) to another vessel using a submersible sump pump.
Chemidisc tank cleaning spray heads
14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaThe ATEX-certified Chemidisc tank cleaning spray heads are suitable for use in industrial and manufacturing settings containing potentially explosive elements.
Idrotech Giraffa fog maker
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaThe Idrotech high-pressure Giraffa fog maker is designed for dust suppression in a variety of open and enclosed environments including construction and mining sites, open-air dumps, waste-disposal stations and industrial sites. The fog maker operates at up to 50 bar, producing a fine mist vapour that captures and suppresses ultrasmall dust particles.
Silvan Australia Selecta Air-Power Diesel Pump
01 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Silvan Australia Pty LtdTransferring diesel fuel in many applications in the resources industry, in local government and for safe working of contractors’ equipment often requires a spark-free safety environment. The Selecta division of Silvan Australia has responded to this need with the introduction of the Air-Power Diesel Pump, which operates without the need for electrical currents.
Honeywell Safety Products PPE for working with asbestos
30 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial SafetyHoneywell Safety Products provides a range of safety and personal protective equipment designed to offer safety, quality and performance when working with asbestos.
Matthews Safety Products absorbent mats
08 May, 2012 | Supplied by: iQSafetyNew Pig’s range of absorbent mats perform across a wide range of liquids and applications to help clean up easily and economically.
Stopping serious burns: restaurants, kitchen operators and workers beware
13 April, 2012 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSWA safety alert has been issued following two incidents where kitchen workers received serious burns from methylated spirits. It is intended to remind persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) of the need to safely handle and store hazardous and flammable chemicals in the workplace.
Carcinogens in the workplace - are you safe?
12 April, 2012Occupational cancers reportedly claim 600,000 lives a year - one life every 52 seconds. While work-related cancers are not easily identifiable, it is estimated that around 5000 cancers a year in Australia can be attributed to occupational exposure to carcinogens.
