Expresso hand trucks save time, money and driver's back
13 December, 2007When Melbourne beverage distributor Shaun Mays took a Lite Trucks Expresso hand truck out for a trial run, it saved him so much time and effort that he never gave it back. Three years on, he says it has saved him money, too
Companies fined for crushed apprentice
28 November, 2007Fosters Wine Estates and electrical contractor Integrated Quality Electrical Systems were both recently fined by the SA Industrial Relations Court, over an incident in March 2005 which left a 21-year-old man with severe and disabling abdominal injuries.
Licensing system upgrade for high-risk equipment
22 November, 2007Safety laws providing for the operation of forklifts, cranes, boom lifts and other high-risk equipment have changed, requiring current ‘ticket’ holders to transfer to the new Licence to Perform High Risk Work.
Remote lighting lifter
21 November, 2007The Remote Lighting Lifter enables the lowering of luminaires to the ground via remote control where they can be safely maintained.
Manual handling risks rise pre Christmas. Have you done enough?
19 October, 2007 by WorkSafe VictoriaAustralian warehouses are approaching their busiest time of year and unless steps are taken now to control manual handling risks, someone could get hurt
Public comments on draft construction code
01 May, 2007Public comment on the draft of the national code of practice for the Safe Handling of Tilt-up Wall Panels and Concrete Elements in Building Construction has been received and posted on the ASCC website.
Victoria targets mobile cranes
07 March, 2007Mobile crane operations on worksites will be the feature of a new WorkSafe campaign beginning in Victoria this month.
Air balance hoist
13 December, 2006The Millsom Air Balance Hoist and Power-Free Rail system provides control for the handling of heavy materials in manufacturing and component assembly operations.
Unsafe conditions for overseas workers
15 November, 2006The safety and conditions of workers on 457 visas has again been questioned by the CFMEU after Victorian WorkCover inspectors recently shut down a construction site near Ballarat on safety grounds.
Workers ignore back injury prevention
10 October, 2006A preventative injury expert says that workers often ignore the help that is offered to them when it comes to protecting their backs.
Crane safety appliance
18 September, 2006The 6242 Crane Safety Appliance has been designed for use on mobile cranes, tower cranes, truck cranes and hoists of all types, and meets the requirements of AS1418.5-2002 (Section 7.3).
Combustion vs electric: which is safer?
15 September, 2006 by Wendy CramerSales of electric forklifts are fast catching up to their combustive cousins. Advances in battery-powered technology have seen more businesses take advantage of some of the unique safety advantages of this emission-free alternative
A $25,000 fine, but no injuries
22 August, 2006A Perth construction company has been fined $25,000 after a crane toppled over on a building site, even though no-one was injured.
Ergonomic lifting equipment
13 July, 2006The extensive range of Actisafe lift tables is distributed by Fanquip.
Safety warning for forklift operators
07 July, 2006Forklift owners and operators have been warned of the potential safety risks associated with the hiring or buying of equipment with unfamiliar control pedals.
