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.
Matthews Safety Products PIGR Drive-Over Drainblocker
03 April, 2012 | Supplied by: iQSafetyThe PIGR Drive-Over Drainblocker cover is suitable for semipermanent drain protection where liquid transfers, washdowns or other spill-prone jobs are common.
Updated emergency pipeline repair service for better disaster planning
30 March, 2012Hydratight’s updated Emergency Pipeline Repair System (EPRS) is designed to offer better disaster planning and contingency services to operators and contractors in the oil and gas industry. The EPRS provides a way for operators and installation contractors to meet their pipeline contingency needs with greater urgency.
Mil-tek Waste Solutions compactors
27 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Mil-tek Waste Solutions (NSW) Pty LtdMil-tek Waste Solutions manufactures a wide range of high-quality compactors which reduce carbon footprint by turning cardboard, plastic, steel cans and EPS (polystyrene) into compressed waste bales.
Magnalight RUL-9 portable hazardous area light
23 March, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.magnalight.com/
The RUL-9 portable hazardous area light from Magnalight is Class 1 Division 2 approved hazardous location rated. It is designed to provide a strong light beam and long run times on a single charge. The light can operate for 5 h on a single charge of its lithium-ion batteries. It is not necessary to fully discharge the batteries before recharging and, if left unused, it will last up to 18 months without losing charge or the battery life decreasing.
Acromag I/O Server industrial PC approved for hazardous areas
21 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdAcromag’s rugged I/O Server industrial PC is now UL/cUL listed with approval for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D hazardous environments containing volatile substances.
Occupational skin diseases found to cost over $33 million annually
19 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia Chair, Tom Phillips AM, has announced the release of two research reports on occupational skin disease - the second most common work-related disease presented to general practitioners in Australia.
VisionSafe Bottlechock cylinder restraint system
16 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Vision SafeThe need for convenience and ease of access to high-pressure gas cylinders often contends with the need for safe, reliable and secure storage in the workplace. To meet these constraints, VisionSafe has released the Bottlechock, a cylinder restraint system to keep cylinders secure and protect staff, valuable gauges and equipment.
Thermo Fisher Scientific GA5000 landfill and contaminated land gas analyser
16 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe portable GA5000 landfill and contaminated land gas analyser supports environmental legislation compliance and standardises monitoring routines.
Thermo Scientific microPhazir AS handheld asbestos analyser
09 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific microPhazir AS is a handheld analyser designed for the screening and identification of asbestos-containing materials. The 1.25 kg device delivers results on the spot, enabling fast and accurate screening of potential asbestos-containing materials.
Matthews PIG Grippy mat
07 March, 2012 | Supplied by: iQSafetyThe PIG Grippy mat, with specially formulated Grippy adhesive backing, soaks up oils, water, grease, gasoline, solvents, auto fluids, paint overspray, battery acid and most other liquids.
Changes to asbestos laws
24 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Quality Building Management
The harmonisation of the occupational health and safety laws has allowed the asbestos codes to be further refined, incorporating a range of new best practices from the asbestos industry. The codes of practice have been simplified and clarified where necessary, but at the same time the former ‘grey’ areas have been expanded in detail
Medtex Chemical Spill Kits
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Medtex
Medtex offers a comprehensive range of spill clean-up kits, where as part of the spill clean-up, the chemical is neutralised. Kits for Formalin, peracetic acid, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, glutaraldehyde and Cidex OPA are available. Chemical Spill Kits catering to alkalines and acids bring them back to a neutral pH for safer clean-up. If required, the company can customise spill kits to meet specific requirements.
