ATA calls for next government to reset truck safety
19 April, 2022The Australian Trucking Association has urged the next Australian Government to improve road safety measures, to reduce crashes involving trucks.
Using conveyor covers to reduce dust and enhance safety
12 April, 2022Conveyor belt covers are an economical, effective and safe solution for dust containment and airborne dust reduction.
Safety alert issued after worker struck by stun gun
07 April, 2022Business owners have been advised to implement control measures when handling stun guns, after a worker sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a stun gun.
Safety alert issued after worker killed by hydraulic hook lift system
22 March, 2022Queensland business owners have been urged to ensure they have implemented a safe system of work, after a young worker sustained fatal injuries when trapped under part of a hydraulic hook system.
Two dead in separate workplace incidents in Victoria
22 March, 2022WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the deaths of two workers who were killed in separate workplace incidents on the same day.
Increasing safety during manufacturing maintenance
17 March, 2022 by Eric Whitley*, Director of Smart Manufacturing, L2LAlmost every mechanical system needs regular maintenance for optimal performance, and that is especially true in the automotive industry.
Qld implements mandate for bus driver safety barriers
15 March, 2022Safety barriers will now be mandatory in all new Queensland urban buses, to protect drivers from unacceptable passenger behaviour.
Tensioning tech increases worker safety for power station
10 March, 2022A Korean thermal power station has implemented tensioning technology onto its low-pressure steam turbine casings, to improve worker safety and reduce machine downtime.
Mechanic fined $210K after fatal truck crash
11 February, 2022A mechanic has been convicted and fined following a 2014 truck crash that claimed the lives of three people.
Fastener technology enhances safety gains for mill operators
28 January, 2022Northern NSW sugar mills have implemented simultaneously actuated hydraulic nuts to reduce maintenance downtime while increasing safety and productivity.
SafeWork NSW launches WHS Guide for road freight transport industry
20 January, 2022SafeWork NSW has released a safety guide for the road freight transport industry, with practical and tailored information about working in and around vehicles.
Road-friendly air suspension: preventive maintenance checklist
24 November, 2021 by Russell Chown, Manager for Automotive Air Springs, Air Springs SupplyThis timely checklist for heavy vehicles is designed to keep road-friendly air suspension working safer for longer across Australia's road transport network.
Report: 194 people were fatally injured at work in 2020
29 October, 2021A report from Safe Work Australia has revealed that 194 people were fatally injured in the workplace in 2020, with 96% of worker fatalities being men.
Machinery to enhance safety in decommissioning, repurposing and construction tasks
20 October, 2021A new range of machinery has been designed to support the Australasian mining, energy and construction sectors as they carry out the decommissioning and repurposing of obsolete plant.
New forklift series enhances operator safety and ergonomics
08 October, 2021A new series of forklifts has been developed for a range of applications, to enhance operator safety, comfort and ergonomics.
