2008 SRCC Safety Awards
24 October, 2008
The SRCC Safety awards recognise the contributions made by both individuals and organisations in promoting safer workplaces and assisting injured workers return to work.
WorkSafe Victoria blitz to prevent manual handling injuries
22 October, 2008
An intensive safety inspection campaign will endeavour to minimise manual handling injuries in Victoria.
If it can move, it can kill
13 October, 2008
WorkSafe Victoria has warned about the dangers of crushing injuries after two deaths and a serious injury in less than a week.
New high-risk work regulations
13 October, 2008
The Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Standards) Regulations 1994 have been revised for high-risk work.
Electric trolley
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Warequip
The powered Pushmate battery-driven platform trolley has been designed to combat some of the health and safety incidents and injuries attributed to poor manual handling techniques.
Traffic control devices
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: North Pacific Supplies Pty Ltd
North Pacific Supplies turns regrind rubber from old tyres into speed humps, wheel stops, traffic cones, bollards, corner protectors, wheel chocks and dock bumpers.
Vehicle security devices
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Fortress Systems Pty Ltd
The Salvo range of driveaway-prevention products now includes a plug-and-play control panel. The PCB-based, programmable device is multi-voltage and able to power external traffic lights and beacons, simplifying the installation process.
Roller doors
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: DMF International Pty Ltd
Many plants and factories require extensive control of dust, odours, vermin and contaminants, and this can present a challenge to operators who also require safe, secure openings to allow traffic movements.
Pallet sheeting
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia
The Stabulon Anti-slip sheets are placed between pallet layers to protect goods from damage and minimise pallet slippage. By holding the pallets in position and minimising movement caused by the vibrations of nearby machinery, the sheets improve stability and safety during the loading, unloading and handling of palletised goods.
Truck loading platform
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: No Bolt Operations Pty Ltd
The Safe Loading Access Platform (SLAP) series was designed to put an end to drivers falling from trucks during loading. The platforms are quick and easy to use, light enough for one or two people to move and strong enough to suit busy transport yards.
NTC welcomes new heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws
08 October, 2008
The National Transport Commission (NTC) welcomed the new heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. They have developed an information kit to help industry bodies with the transition.
Foundry fined for crush and burn injuries
30 September, 2008
Bradken Resources was fined almost $30,000 recently for failing to provide any safe operating instructions before a worker was injured at an Adelaide foundry.
Mining safety alert on vehicle interaction
29 September, 2008
Queensland's Department of Mines and Energy has issued a safety alert after the driver of a Toyota Landcruiser was injured in a collision with a Cat 789 rear dump truck at a mine ramp intersection.
New code to help make foundries safer
26 September, 2008
WorkSafe Victoria has replaced the existing foundries Code of Practice No. 2 (1988) with a new Compliance Code for foundries, providing practical guidance to those who have duties or obligations under the OHS Act and regulations.
Warning on crane safety after new incident
25 September, 2008
SafeWork SA is urging construction firms to review their crane safety procedures after a crane was struck by its falling load at a Built Environs construction site in northern Adelaide.
