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Carpet maker fined for prior incidents

Monday 15 September 2008

AUTOMOTIVE carpet maker MCK Pacific has been fined $40,500 after two workers were injured by the same machine in separate but identical incidents.


Dry area anti-fatigue mat extends standing comfort

Thursday 14 August 2008

GENERAL MAT Company has released a dry area anti-fatigue mat suited for tasks where workers are required to stand for extended periods of time in specific locations.


Hand hygiene key to preventing sickness downtime

Friday 25 July 2008

SKIN sanitisation company Deb has written about the role hand hygiene can have in protecting against infectious outbreaks and preventing downtime due to sickness.


Sperian’s stylish but sturdy safety eyewear

Friday 04 July 2008

SPERIAN Protection has released three safety eyewear lines which are said to be sturdy but stylish.


Floating barriers reduce gas hazard

Friday 06 June 2008

CSIRO Minerals researchers have developed floating barriers for gold leach tanks that reduces potentially harmful hydrogen cyanide gas levels in the work area.


Chemicals burn miner’s eyes and face

Friday 23 May 2008

A MINE worker has received facial injuries and chemical burns to his eyes after being sprayed by acidic foam from a pressurised line.


Ergonomic safety work boots

Monday 14 April 2008

OLIVER Footwear has released a series of safety workboots said to have enhanced ergonomics and heavy-duty safety features.


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