Fatal gate crush leads to $350K fine
13 January, 2025A truck driver was fatally crushed under a falling gate at a Dandenong depot in mid-2022, with a gate manufacturing and repair company subsequently fined $350,000.
Worker crushed by EWP, two companies charged
06 December, 2024A plumbing contractor and construction company have been charged after a worker was crushed by an elevated work platform (EWP).
Alarming commercial driver fatigue, distraction levels: report
06 December, 2024A new report by a technology company has revealed some critical data relating to driver fatigue and distraction in the transport and logistics industry.
BodyGuard i-Tag Pedestrian Safety System
01 December, 2024 | Supplied by: BodyGuard Safety SolutionsThe BodyGuard Pedestrian Safety System is designed to counter for changes in environment and human error.
Sphere Drones HubX unit for remote drone operations
27 November, 2024 | Supplied by: AptellaThe Sphere Drones HubX unit is designed to assist with remote drone operations, and is now being distributed by Aptella.
Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks
22 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Volvo Group Australia Pty LtdThe Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks are designed to increase safety for drivers and road users.
Isuzu safer vehicle cabin structure
21 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Isuzu Australia LimitedIsuzu's reimagined vehicle cabin structure has been designed to improve overall safety, dimensions, visibility and storage.
Gates PowerGrip GT4 and Poly Chain GT Carbon V-belts
20 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Gates Australia Pty LtdThe Gates PowerGrip GT4 and Poly Chain GT Carbon V-belts are designed to decrease maintenance and reduce safety risks within HVAC systems.
Foton T5 all-electric truck
18 November, 2024 | Supplied by: FotonThe Foton T5 all-electric truck is designed for the Australian transport industry and comes with a full suite of safety features.
MOTUM World mining driver safety software
13 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Motum SimulationMOTUM World is a tailorable simulation software package designed specifically for driver education and training.
Reducing hazards during mining haul truck maintenance
08 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Applied Measurement AustraliaHaul trucks and dumpers are among the equipment that is most frequently associated with accidents within the mining industry.
Cirlock PCB-1 Permit control board
08 November, 2024 | Supplied by: CirlockThe PCB-1 Permit control board from Cirlock features padlock storage holes and a group lock box.
Gin distiller explosion injures eight, $50K fine
08 November, 2024An explosion and fireball at a Rutherglen winery and gin distiller that injured workers and customers has led to a $50,000 fine.
Allen-Bradley Logix SIS safety system
24 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaLogix SIS is a safety instrumented system designed to address the evolving needs of modern industrial environments.
Immersive VR training to keep forestry workers safe
17 October, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaA newly developed immersive VR training tool could enable forestry workers to be trained in a risk-free environment.
