Million-dollar payout for workplace back injury
22 March, 2010
A Melbourne steelworker was awarded over $1 million after suffering a back injury that prevents him from ever working again.
Exair static eliminating blowoff station
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
The Exair static eliminating blowoff station can be used to deliver a concentrated flow of ionised air to remove dust and other contaminants from a charged surface. It is suitable for benchtop and machine mounting to clean parts and eliminate the static electricity charge that attracts dust and contaminants.
Actilift Quikstak Smart Stacker automated stacker
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Actisafe
Actilift automated and manual lifting devices can be used for safer work with pallets, skids, bins and stacks. The range includes the Quikstak Smart Stacker automated stacker as well as a series of manual and automated lifting trolleys.
Jungheinrich EME114 pedestrian pallet mover
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: NTP Forklifts Australia
The Jungheinrich EME114 pedestrian pallet mover has a short drive unit length of 450 mm and is suitable for light to medium applications such as retail stores, supermarkets and DIY stores.
Expresso Click4 trolley handle
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Lite Trucks Australia
The Expresso Click4 trolley handle extends or shrinks to suit the heights of different users or to negotiate steps with ease. The adaptable handle design is part of Expresso’s modular, aluminium hand truck range.
Two fatalities after metal windmill hits powerline
17 March, 2010
Two men were killed recently and three other men were seriously injured when a metal windmill they were transporting struck powerlines.
Focus Safety NZ joins The General Mat Company network
16 March, 2010 | Supplied by: The General Mat Company
Focus Safety has been appointed as the New Zealand distributor of The General Mat Company.
Barrier Neata queue management system
16 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Barrier Group
The Barrier Neata queue management system is suitable for wherever people are expected to queue or congregate such as airports, banks and public events. The system can reduce the safety, liability and logistical issues associated with conventional post and base units by replacing the bulky freestanding base with a stainless steel in-ground sleeve and coupling arrangement.
Optimising mill safety and reliability
16 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Enerpac
The Finnish-headquartered minerals and metals processing solutions company Outotec has combined high-efficiency hydraulic technology with advanced ultrasonic bolt load testing to optimise the speed and safety of bolting operations in the construction of SAG (semi-autogenous grinding) and ball mills.
Zallys M6.5 heavy-duty tower, pedestrian-operated electric tug
16 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Warequip
The Zallys M6.5 heavy-duty tower is a pedestrian-operated electric tug, mainly designed for moving trailers in circumstances where a vehicle would normally be required.
Pallet-wrapping savings at a large meat processing plant
10 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Optimum Handling Solutions
Palwrap from Optimum Handling Solutions has generated significant pallet-wrapping savings at a large meat processing plant.
Scissor lifts for inner-city goods delivery
10 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Optimum Handling Solutions
Optimum Handling Solutions has recently supplied a double scissor lift for a building project in the Sydney CBD that has eliminated the problem of bulk food deliveries to a retail outlet situated on the second level of a commercial building.
Rite-Hite SplitSecond bi-parting industrial doors
09 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Arbon Equipment Pty Ltd
The Rite-Hite SplitSecond series of bi-parting industrial doors are engineered to take up less wall space and provide immediate access through door openings - with a peak speed of 3050 mm/s - for improved productivity and safety.
Optimum Handling Solutions electric bin tipper
09 March, 2010 | Supplied by: http://www.optimumgroup.com.au
Optimum Handling Solutions’ economical electric bin tipper, for the lifting and tipping of all sizes of wheelie bins, is suitable for emptying heavy bins and drums in many applications such as industrial waste collection and in food production plants.
Maintaining safety in civil construction
05 March, 2010
Worksafe Victoria is appealing to all plant operators to be more vigilant in practising safety in civil construction works after expressing concerns over the high incidence of lower leg injuries.
