Manual handling automation improves safety
26 February, 2018 | Supplied by: BOC LimitedBOC Australia has unveiled a $15 million robot cylinder automation system as part of a $35 million upgrade of its Sydney Operations Centre in Wetherill Park.
Enerpac RT Series long-stroke multistage telescopic hydraulic cylinders
02 February, 2018 | Supplied by: EnerpacEnerpac RT Series long-stroke multistage telescopic cylinders provide long strokes in confined spaces for efficiency and safety.
Finding a more ergonomic solution for moving heavy loads
01 November, 2017 | Supplied by: OmniaErgonomic safety is crucial for workers who are required to shift heavy loads as part of their role.
King Group Eziloader ground level loading trailer
26 October, 2017 | Supplied by: EziloaderThe King Group Eziloader ground level loading trailer is designed to provide an easy-to-use and safe method of loading and unloading a trailer.
Supermarket trolley technology rounds up a WHS solution
09 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Lockelec InnovationBilled as the 'sheep dog of supermarket trolleys', a Bluetooth remote-controlled innovation was designed to provide a manual-handling solution for Coles supermarkets.
Pronal CLT lifting cushions
26 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Air Springs Supply Pty LtdPronal CLT lifting cushions can be easily transported by 4WD or helicopter.
Rotacaster bread crate Rotatruck
18 September, 2017 | Supplied by: OmniaThe Rotacaster bread crate Rotatruck is an easy, quick and safe way to handle multiple bread crates.
Physical resilience in ageing workers
12 September, 2017 by Steve Walz and Terry Wong, Move 4 Life | Supplied by: Move 4 Life Pty LimitedEveryone is getting older, but having so many people getting older at the same time is creating a challenge for government, the economy and, of course, workplaces. Part of the consequence of this demographic shift is that people are expected to work till they are much older, past the traditional retirement ages of 58, 60 and 65.
Rotacaster All-Terrain Rotatruck hand truck
01 September, 2017 | Supplied by: OmniaMoving things doesn't need to be a wrestling match between the user, the load and the hand truck.
Avoiding musculoskeletal injury in the workplace
07 August, 2017 | Supplied by: OmniaThe manual sorting of bulky mailbags opens up the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for workers.
Rotatruck delivers a milk crate solution for Woolworths
27 July, 2017 | Supplied by: OmniaWoolworths was looking for a solution to improve its back-of-store operations, resupplying milk into the rear-loading display fridges. The challenge was to increase productivity, reduce staff injuries and improve the user experience.
VELCRO Brand LOGISTRAP re-usable straps
10 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Velcro Australia Pty LtdVELCRO Brand LOGISTRAP straps enable quick and easy palletising of cartons to replace shrinkwrap and banding methods.
Is hazardous manual handling the only enemy?
05 June, 2017 by Matt Forner, APA Occupational Health Physiotherapist, Axis Rehabilitation at Work | Supplied by: Axis Rehabilitation at WorkAs an occupational health physiotherapist, I spend much of my time assessing and managing workers who have sustained musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) whilst performing workplace manual tasks.
EXAIR small 316 stainless steel cabinet cooler systems
23 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThe EXAIR small 316 stainless steel cabinet cooler systems with electronic temperature control keep electrical enclosures cool with -7°C air, while maintaining the NEMA 4X rating of the enclosure and resisting the heat that could adversely affect the internal components.
Dematic ColbyRACK range pallet guides
22 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty LtdThe Dematic ColbyRACK range pallet guides increase safety for forklift operators, removing pallets from high storage levels in warehouses and distribution centres (DCs).
