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Guide to servicing fire extinguishers

Tuesday 21 October 2008

THE FIRE Protection Association (FPA) of Australia has published a guide on servicing fire extinguishers.


Test procedures safeguard safety switches

Thursday 31 July 2008

RESIDUAL Current Devices (RCDs), also known as Safety Switches, are located in distribution boards to prevent deaths from electrocution.


Flameproof enclosures enhance safety

Friday 18 July 2008

QUEENSLAND is undertaking extensive tests on flameproof enclosures in underground coal mines.


Using pupillometry to detect impairments

Wednesday 16 July 2008

DRUG Testing Australia has written about the use of pupillometry to detect performance impairments from fatigue and chemical/substance abuse.


Standards-compliant fall protection equipment

Tuesday 24 June 2008

SPERIAN Protection has released a range of harnesses and lanyards compatible with the latest safety standards for fall protection equipment.


Disposable saliva alcohol test

Wednesday 02 April 2008

AUSTRALIAN Consolidated Products is distributing a disposable saliva alcohol testing unit said to be fast, simple to use and accurate.


Fast drug detector

Monday 31 March 2008

PATHTECH has released a drug detection system said to be a rapid, efficient and reliable test which detects drugs in saliva, sweat or surfaces.


Lead scare at power station

Monday 31 March 2008

WORKERS have returned to the Bluewaters power station in Collie after 300 contractors refused to work onsite following concerns of lead-based paint on temporary equipment.


Drug-safe mining workplaces

Thursday 07 February 2008

According to Frontline Diagnostics, the mining industry is at the forefront of Australian workplace safety, with about 70% of the nation’s 380 mines having a drug-safe workplace program in place.


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Tuesday 01 January 2008

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