National Asbestos Management Review established
16 November, 2010
A national review into the management of asbestos has recently been set up by the federal government.
Prosecution after risky asbestos removal
09 November, 2010
A Victorian man who was caught by a WorkSafe inspector doing unlicensed asbestos removal has been convicted and fined $35,400.
Warning to turn off mobile phones when filling up
25 October, 2010
An automotive industry body has issued a warning to motorists to switch off their mobile phones when refueling their vehicles.
Scott PPE Hygienic Wipes
14 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Scott Safety
PPE Hygienic Wipes, available in a 75-wipe canister, are claimed to kill faster and more efficiently than traditional isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes and have a eucalyptus fragrance.
Matthews Safety Form-A-Funnel
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: iQSafety
Form-A-Funnel is a versatile tool that bends, moulds and holds its shape to create leak-proof channels to catch and divert hard-to-drain liquids directly into a container, preventing drips on equipment and floors and avoiding the risk of slips and falls.
BaySpec 1st Guard Raman analyser
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Applied Infrared Sensing
The handheld Raman analyser 1st Guard from BaySpec is designed to identify hazardous materials, unknown chemical substances and industrial-grade materials, allowing personnel to quickly and accurately identify unknown chemical substances on the spot.
Tecpro Typhoon jetting head tank washer
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia
The Typhoon rotating cleaning head tank washer, suitable for large vessels, including food and beverage storage tanks, transport containers and chemical reactors, produces four high-powered jets for good coverage of the tank in a 7 min wash cycle.
Floorsafe International line-marking paint
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Floorsafe Australia Pty Ltd
The Floorsafe International line-marking paint has been designed for roads, factory floors, parking areas, crossings and steps.
Pro Quip colour-coded jerry can range
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Pro Quip International Pty Ltd
Pro Quip has expanded its range of colour-coded jerry cans for fuels and liquids which is now being implemented by all emergency services. This can assist users to be aware of what colour relates to what fluid, with each colour identified by a clear colour-coded tag and sticker confirming the contents.
WorkSafe WA to keep watch on coating practices
17 September, 2010
WorkSafe WA has instigated a program to make businesses that conduct powder-coating activities aware of the dangers associated with it.
Priority Supplies Storemasta Super series dangerous goods cabinets
09 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Storemasta
The Storemasta Super series range of dangerous goods cabinets, manufactured by Priority Supplies, can be used for safely storing larger quantities of dangerous goods and is AS 1940-2004 compliant.
Amendments to Queensland Safety and Dangerous Goods Regulations
23 August, 2010
A number of changes to the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 and the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulation 2001 commenced recently.
Methods to reduce risk of exposure to nanomaterials
03 August, 2010
Safe Work Australia has recently issued two research reports that outline methods to reduce the risk of exposure to nanomaterials in the workplace.
Fanquip Negative Air Fan
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Actisafe
The fan technology used in the Fanquip Negative Air Fan - complete with safety monitoring system - can be used for handling asbestos and other substances that are harmful when airborne.
Fluid Components ST75 ATEX- and IECEx-approved flowmeter
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Fluid Components ST75 flowmeter is now ATEX and IECEx approved for safety in hazardous and potentially explosive plant environments.
