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Simulated mine disaster tests rescue skills

Tuesday 11 November 2008

A RESCUE exercise at the Xstrata Newlands underground coal mine has tested the skills of Queensland’s mine inspectors and emergency services.


Flameproof carrying system for breathing apparatuses

Friday 19 September 2008

WORMALD has released an advanced carrying system for its self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) products which can be used in the marine, industrial and fire environments.


Portable eyewash to preserve vision

Tuesday 09 September 2008

ENWARE has released a portable gravity-fed eyewash with 15 minutes of flow to prevent permanent injury to eyes exposed to hazardous substances.


Self-rescue equipment could fail

Wednesday 23 July 2008

THE QUEENSLAND Mines Inspectorate has issued a warning after a Self-Contained Self-Rescuer (SCSR) failed to activate correctly during an emergency exercise.


Switchable flashing safety beacons

Monday 23 June 2008

EFLARE has released upgraded versions of its line-up of flashing safety beacons.


Company acquitted of finger loss incident

Wednesday 04 June 2008

AUSTRALIAN Country Spinners has been found not guilty of charges laid under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, after a worker lost several fingers in a workplace incident in January 2004.


Soldering smoke absorber

Wednesday 14 May 2008

RS Components is distributing a smoke absorber unit suitable for applications where static-sensitive components are soldered.


Non-contact safety solenoid switch

Wednesday 23 April 2008

TREOTHAM Automation is distributing a non-contact safety solenoid switch in Australia.


Hinge safety interlock switches safeguard hazards

Wednesday 26 March 2008

BANNER Engineering has released a series of hinge safety interlock switches for safeguarding hazards.


Exception based driver monitoring

Tuesday 18 March 2008

FLEETSAFE will be presenting its driver safety technology at Perth’s Mine Haul 2008 event from 26 to 28 March 2008.


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