Automotive technology to prevent accidents caused by drowsiness
07 September, 2012Drowsiness during driving is a worldwide hazard, motivating a number of campaigns worldwide to encourage drivers to take regular breaks and plan journeys responsibly. Automating identification of the onset of drowsiness can help to eliminate tragic human errors of misjudging when it is no longer safe to drive. A Japanese company, Aisin Seiki, has developed an eyelid monitor and identified symptoms in eyelid behaviour that indicate drowsiness in motorists.
Flowcrete Australia Flowfast resin floor system
29 August, 2012
Flowcrete Australia will be exhibiting its Flowfast range at The Safety Show Sydney.
Optimum Handling Solutions Pallet Gates
24 August, 2012The Optimum Handling Solutions pallet gates are designed to protect workers on material platforms and mezzanines.
Scitek Cub personal photoionisation detection (PID) monitor
05 July, 2012The Cub personal photoionisation detection (PID) monitor can be used for fast yet accurate detection of volatile organic and total aromatic compounds, keeping workers safe within their work environment. It is suitable for use in industries and applications including: oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical plants, health and safety, industrial hygiene, pharmaceutical, first response and hazardous materials. It is claimed to be the smallest, lightest and most sensitive PID monitor available.
Inventis Technology WilLERT ‘Wireless Alert’ Beacon System
24 May, 2012The WiLERT ‘Wireless Alert’ Beacons are omnidirectional and designed to be installed on walls, bollards or even moving infrastructure. They’re compact and can be orientated in any direction and simply screwed in place. When activated, the bright beacons appear to rotate, making them more obvious than even larger beacons in most applications - even in broad daylight.
ACOT 500 Assassin Light Bars
16 March, 2012The Assassin Light Bar is a low-profile light bar that mounts to a vehicle roof and displays a customised array of lighting. The product is adaptable to any vehicle and can be made in a size to suit individual vehicle needs.
On Site Safety L1013LWY Torrent torch
11 October, 2011The L1013LWY Torrent torch from On Site Safety is a safe handheld LED torch constructed with a 1 W Osram LED with over 60 lumens output.
Project: Evaluate and manage driver fatigue to prevent accidents
30 September, 2011After using some trial and error systems for reviewing driver fatigue that didn’t reflect the experience of mining operations, Australian metal mining and exploration company, Perilya, discovered Optalert. Some interesting results emerged from the trial, which involved around 12 drivers. The trial allowed Perilya to gather hard data to indicate that their drivers are not suffering from fatigue and their roster was suitable. The Optalert Fatigue Risk Profiler system detects the early onset of drowsiness during a journey by accurately measuring a person’s level of alertness.
Exair air knife systems
28 July, 2011 byExair’s family of air knives (super air knife, standard air knife, and full-flow air knife) has met the rigorous safety, health and environmental standards of the European Union in order to attain the CE mark.
Narva emergency warning lamp
28 July, 2011 byNarva’s latest LED strobe/rotator emergency warning lamp features just two flash patterns, making it suitable for applications requiring either a strobe or a rotator flash pattern.
Applied Infrared Sensing Tavor collision avoidance technology
28 July, 2011 byTavor, collision avoidance technology, can be easily installed on heavy machinery and is created to work reliably in harsh operating conditions including strong shock and vibration, high temperature, rain and dust. Originally designed for military armoured vehicles, the system, manufactured by Opgal (Israel), is based on thermal imaging technology.
Inventis SafeZone Active Advance Warning Signs
26 July, 2011Designed for pedestrian precincts, road exits and other black spots, SafeZone Active Advance Warning Signs - wireless, low-cost signs - can be used to reduce the risks of road accidents and near misses.
Vision Safe Sword Fish safety knife
09 June, 2011 byVision Safe’s Sword Fish safety knife is a heavy-duty safety knife for use in both rescue and warehouse/packaging situations. It features a concealed blade enclosed in an impact-resistant nylon casing with a textured surface for sure grip even when wet.
Altro Flooring XpressLay safety floor
25 May, 2011 byAltro XpressLay is an adhesive-free safety floor suitable for temporary installations such as exhibitions or portables, and hospitality and retail businesses. There is no need to wait for the adhesive to cure and the floor can be directly laid over problem wet areas.
Wireless Access Solutions TZ-23 personal safety system
01 April, 2011 byThe TZ-23 personal safety system provides real-time visibility of the location and identification of remote work teams, giving emergency response procedures precise location accuracy using 3G wireless technology.
