Drum lifter
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Drum Grab Australia
The Drum Grab is a self-centring, safe method to attach to a 205 L drum. It provides a safe, easy and reliable way to attach a drum to almost any lifting device, from chain block to helicopter, forklift to mobile hoist.
Long-reach sander
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Tooltechnic Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Planex long-reach sander for painters and plasterers is designed for rapid sanding of joint compounds on plasterboard or plaster/lath walls and is suitable for removing wallpaper from solid plaster.
Tie-down straps
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Vision Safe
The Fasty range of tie-down straps is designed to secure small loads attached to vehicles to prevent cargo shifting under driving conditions, even in the event of a crash.
Speed hump
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Barrier Group
The Slo-motion Compliance speed hump is a modular speed control system, consisting of independent modules each 250 mm long with rounded end caps. The device is manufactured in Australia to comply with the relevant Australian Standards.
Managing stress-related wheel failure
10 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Bearcat Tyres Pty Ltd
Bearcat Tyres has introduced a heavy-duty wheel safety reporting service for the port handling and mining industries.
Lack of training incurs $26,000 fine
05 June, 2008
The collapse of a crane at a Pt Augusta railyard has resulted in a lucky escape for the driver and a $26,000 fine for the employer in the SA Industrial Relations Court recently.
WorkSafe targeting manual handling at food manufacturers
02 June, 2008
A campaign targeting manual handling safety begins on 1 July with WorkSafe Victoria inspectors visiting food manufacturers and processors across the state.
Builder fined over tilt-up collapse
26 May, 2008
A Perth builder has been fined $3500 for the collapse of three tilt-up panels at a construction site at Forrestfield.
RailCorp aware of risk before worker died
15 May, 2008
A NSW Industrial Court judge has found that the risk to RailCorp workers from overhead powerlines which killed a dogman at Heathcote in 2003 was “not only obvious, but foreseen”.
Courses to prep for driver fatigue reform
14 May, 2008
New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia are working towards implementing a national Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue reform on 29 September 2008.
Website highlights injury hotspots
13 May, 2008
WorkSafe has developed a new website that helps businesses identify workplace safety risks.
Puncture-proof tyres
21 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Richmond Wheel & Castor Co
Richmond Puncture Proof Tyres combine the strength and stability of a solid rubber tyre with the smooth cushioned ride of a pneumatic tyre.
$4m deal for maintenance-free brakes
17 April, 2008
Vehicle brake manufacturer and developer Advanced Braking Technology is set to expand its product portfolio after signing a $4 million contract to design and manufacture brakes for refuse collection vehicles.
WA focusing on tower crane safety
16 April, 2008
Tower cranes will be the focus of a WorkSafe WA inspection campaign to begin later this month.
Worker crushed by Dampier silo
16 April, 2008
WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a 60-year-old truck driver at a transport depot at Dampier.
