Driverless train safely delivers iron ore
13 July, 2018The first delivery of iron ore by an autonomous train has been carried out by Rio Tinto in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Unmanned ground vehicles improve soldier safety
26 June, 2018Robotics and autonomous systems that will help soldiers safely move heavy loads are being introduced within the Australian Army.
Take forking seriously — NSW program launched
07 March, 2018Following the deaths of several workers, a forklift safety blitz has been launched by SafeWork NSW.
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.
