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Self combustion the prime suspect in million-dollar fire

Wednesday 19 November 2008

INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into a fire at a furniture painting factory in the Melbourne suburb of Moorabbin.


Coast workplaces face risks

Monday 17 November 2008

WORKSAFE Victoria has released new statistics, and warned the businesses along the coast to keep their eye on the ball in regards to workplace safety.


Communication key to safety in confined space incidents

Wednesday 12 November 2008

ACCORDING to OTB Products, confined space accidents continue to kill workers in the industrial sectors, but communication could help reduce some of the risks.


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.


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.


Simulator for emergency breathing apparatus

Wednesday 25 June 2008

QUEENSLAND researchers are developing a simulator to familiarise coal miners with the emergency breathing apparatus they wear in the event of an underground explosion.


Reflective tapes for different hazards

Tuesday 08 April 2008

FLOORSAFE International has released self-adhesive vinyl reflective tapes for highlighting hazards.


Code of conduct for Victorian truck drivers

Wednesday 19 March 2008

THE 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.


Slip resistant platform lift

Tuesday 04 March 2008

PLATFORM Lift Company has released a platform lift with a slip resistant floor and a rigid handrail.


Self-retracting lifeline

Monday 25 February 2008

FALL 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.


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