SELF-CONTAINED-SELF-RESCUER
Wednesday 19 November 2008INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into a fire at a furniture painting factory in the Melbourne suburb of Moorabbin.
Monday 17 November 2008WORKSAFE Victoria has released new statistics, and warned the businesses along the coast to keep their eye on the ball in regards to workplace safety.
Wednesday 12 November 2008ACCORDING to OTB Products, confined space accidents continue to kill workers in the industrial sectors, but communication could help reduce some of the risks.
Friday 19 September 2008WORMALD 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.
Wednesday 23 July 2008THE QUEENSLAND Mines Inspectorate has issued a warning after a Self-Contained Self-Rescuer (SCSR) failed to activate correctly during an emergency exercise.
Wednesday 25 June 2008QUEENSLAND researchers are developing a simulator to familiarise coal miners with the emergency breathing apparatus they wear in the event of an underground explosion.
Tuesday 08 April 2008FLOORSAFE International has released self-adhesive vinyl reflective tapes for highlighting hazards.
Wednesday 19 March 2008THE Victorian branch of the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has set up self-regulatory codes of conduct for truck drivers to encourage them to avoid drugs, drive safely and raise fatigue awareness.
Tuesday 04 March 2008PLATFORM Lift Company has released a platform lift with a slip resistant floor and a rigid handrail.
Monday 25 February 2008FALL protection manufacturer DBI-SAL has released a self-retracting lifeline said to provide 100% fall protection to workers who move about and re-position during work activities.