Survey identifies high risk of exposure to airborne hazards
22 July, 2010
A Safe Work Australia survey has found that a high percentage of workers in Australia are exposed to airborne hazards.
Manufacturing worker burnt by flammable liquid
20 July, 2010
An incident north-west of Sydney has served as an unfortunate reminder of the dangers of working with flammable liquids.
Stahl 6149 Toughlux handlamp series
30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The 6149 Toughlux series of handlamps has been added to the range of Stahl IEC ex hazardous area equipment (HAE).
Fast-Act toxic chemical vapour neutralisation dry powder
30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
Fast-Act’s toxic chemical vapour neutralisation dry powder formulation allows first-responders to neutralise toxic chemical vapours. It is suitable for use in laboratory, healthcare, construction, electrical, manufacturing, materials handling, resources, oil and gas, defence and hazmat transport/logistics sectors.
SafeWork Australia releases nanotech research reports
28 June, 2010
SafeWork Australia recently released two reports on nanotechnology research, looking into material safety data sheets of products containing nanomaterials and detecting airborne particles emitted from carbon nanotubes.
PHAA endorses ETU call for workers to shun uranium mining
15 June, 2010
A branch of the Public Health Association of Australia has endorsed a union’s call for workers to shun uranium mining.
Tennant Orbio-E cleanser
03 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Tennant Australia Pty Ltd
Orbio-E is a cleanser technology based on irreversible electroporation, which kills bacterial cells and inactivates pathogenic viruses without using chemicals. It is supplied as ionatorEXP and ionatorHOM handheld spray devices.
The General Mat Company Oil Eater spill control mat
02 June, 2010 | Supplied by: The General Mat Company
The General Mat Company’s Oil Eater spill control mat is an environmentally friendly, fire-retardant solution for all types of oil, paint and chemical spills.
Tecpro aluminium Bumper Hose Nozzle
02 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia
The Tecpro Bumper Hose Nozzle with industrial-strength washdown capability is available in aluminium.
ShopSignarama online design and ordering service
02 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Sign-A-Rama
The ShopSignarama online service can streamline the designing and ordering of signs, allowing users to fully customise their signs in a matter of minutes and to order them 24 hours a day.
Mil-tek Waste Solutions waste and recycling compacting balers
02 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Mil-tek (Australia) Pty Ltd
Mil-tek Waste Solutions’ waste and recycling compacting balers are claimed to reduce waste costs by up to 85%. The balers have a small footprint and a high compaction rate and can be incorporated internally or externally at the source of the waste.
Spill Station self-contained emergency tank showers
02 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Spill Station Australia
Spill Station’s self-contained emergency tank showers provide a solution where mains water supply is not available.
Pelican Pack and Take ‘n Go liquid spill stations
01 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Revolution Materials
The Pelican Pack and Pelican Take ‘n Go are mobile and wall-mounted stations for cleaning up liquid spills. The cotton-based Fibercan absorbs oils, hydrocarbons (eg, petrol, kerosene) and water-based liquids and uses up to eight times less absorbent material than traditional media. Any excess Fibercan is separated out and kept for re-use.
Spill Station stormwater drain seal 1100 x 1100 mm
01 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Spill Station Australia
The 1100 x 1100 mm drain seal is designed to allow a single person to be able to respond to a spill and protect critical stormwater drains.
Spill Station flat drain guard
01 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Spill Station Australia
The Spill Station flat drain guard sits underneath stormwater grates commonly used in car parks and loading dock aprons to remove sediment and up to 98% of hydrocarbons that flow through the grate.
