Materials handling

Repeat forklift offender has fine more than doubled

07 March, 2025

In Victoria, a refrigerated transport and storage company has had a fine more than doubled to $50,000 after a worker was seriously injured by a forklift.


Excavator hitting powerlines lands $140K fine

05 March, 2025

An excavator that brought down a 415-volt overhead powerline has led to a conviction and an Adelaide demolition company being fined $140,000.


Boplan Impact Calculator for safety equipment

29 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Boplan

The Boplan Impact Calculator is an online calculation tool designed to empower safety coordinators, facility managers and HSE professionals to accurately assess the impact resistance required for their workplace safety and collision protection equipment.


Pack King powered floor cranes

14 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Pack King

Pack King powered floor cranes offer safety and efficiency for users.


Modulate portable buildings

05 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Modulate Group

Modulate portable building solutions offer flexibility and durability for demanding industries.


Dematic Multishuttle Meat Buffer automated guided vehicle system

03 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

The Dematic Multishuttle Meat Buffer system operates in both frozen and chilled environments and allows for the transfer of product cartons between aisles without the use of a traditional conveyor system.


Safer loading with bespoke electric winch

27 June, 2024

A UK building products company required a new winch system to load heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).


Emerson Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meter

12 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Emerson

The Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meter from Emerson is suitable for chemical plants that need to improve safety, reduce energy use and minimise emissions.


Martor 9947 Connector Set for safety knives and telescopic pole

27 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Martor Australia

The 9947 Connector Set from Martor includes the connector, which can be easily connected to Martor's Secumax 350, 350 SE, 150, and 148 safety knives, and the matching telescopic pole.


Company charged after worker seriously injured by steel beams

24 May, 2023

A Victorian transport logistics company has been charged after a worker was seriously injured by falling steel beams at a West Melbourne freight depot in 2021.


Adept Direct FRAS magnetic cable hangers

24 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Adept Direct

The magnetic cable hangers are easy to install, even in harsh environments. They come with a powerful magnet that can stick to any metal surface, meaning the hangers remain securely in place.


Employers urged to be wary of crush injuries in the workplace

10 May, 2023

WorkSafe Victoria is calling on employers to address the risk of crush injuries in the workplace, after eight people died in workplace crush incidents in 2022.


From pandemic to prevention: companies address manual handling risks

17 April, 2023 by Andrew Ronchi, CEO, dorsaVi | Supplied by: dorsaVi Pty Ltd

Across all work industries, manual handling injuries (or body stressing injuries) represent ~37% of total workplace injuries.


Bulk bag stand improving farmer safety, productivity

14 February, 2023

The United Ag Bulk Bag Stand enhances farmer safety and productivity by enabling them to store and transport various sized bulk bags in ranging seasonal conditions.


CAC Gas & Instrumentation Ergonomic Cylinder Lift

01 January, 2023 | Supplied by: CAC Gas & Instrumentation

The Ergonomic Cylinder Lift is a handcart that can move cylinders without lifting or rolling the cylinder.


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