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).
Paramedic injuries could be reduced by powered stretchers
20 April, 2017Paramedics with access to powered stretchers are less likely to be injured on the job, a new study has found.
Safe lifting and positioning technology used at Westfield
19 April, 2017 | Supplied by: EnerpacThe installation of skylights at a busy shopping centre requires technology that enables the process to be carried out safely and efficiently.
Rotacaster Rotatruck Lite hand truck
01 April, 2017 | Supplied by: OmniaThe Rotacaster Rotatruck Lite hand truck is suitable for hospitality, retail, parcel delivery, warehousing, office and home use.
Trucking industry urged to ensure safe load distribution
28 March, 2017To ensure road safety and avoid fines, RFNSW has called on the trucking industry to ensure an even load distribution.
Ergonomic stress reduced by self-supporting handtruck
03 March, 2017 | Supplied by: OmniaIn its quest to improve the handling of heavy loads involved in moving product cartons, BWS has adopted the self-supporting Rotatruck.
'Zero gravity' arms enhance construction safety
03 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Sigma ErgonomicsHong Kong-based company Gammon Construction has adopted 'zero gravity arms' to increase safety and decrease its workload.
Konecranes lightweight and durable rope guide
10 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Konecranes AustraliaThe Konecranes lightweight and durable rope guide provides flexibility and safety on small or mid-sized wire rope hoists.
