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Different types of safety signs

Friday 21 November 2008

SAFETY PLUS Products has written a series of tips which can take the confusion out of choosing the right safety signs.


Unsafe safety filters putting lives at risk

Friday 11 July 2008

WORKSAFE Victoria has warned the industry about the serious risk to users of a brand of aftermarket respirator filters “Oz Safety Filters”.


Vandal covers could trap operators

Friday 30 May 2008

WORKSAFE Victoria has reminded earthmoving equipment owners to ensure all vandal-proof covers are removed from the windows and access doors of equipment before they are used.


Proximity detection systems could prevent fatalities

Wednesday 28 May 2008

THE Queensland Department of Mines and Energy has highlighted the importance of proximity detection systems for mining.


Bucket in pit breaks leg

Wednesday 14 May 2008

WORKSAFE has warned about the dangers of working in close proximity to mobile plant after a worker’s leg was broken at Narre Warren on 13 May 2008.


RailCorp fined for electrocution

Tuesday 13 May 2008

RAILCORP has been fined $275,000 for the death of a dogman after the NSW Industrial Court found the company had been aware of the risks of working around powerlines before the incident.


Pink for ice, white for nice

Friday 11 April 2008

RESEARCHERS at Eurovia have developed a temperature-sensitive varnish for road surfaces which provide a visual warning when ice forms on the surface.


Unannounced mine safety audits to rise

Monday 17 March 2008

THE Queensland government will be increasing the number of unannounced safety audits on mines in the state.


Union warning on coal mining safety

Thursday 13 March 2008

THE Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has warned Australia’s coal mining industry against complacency when dealing with work safety.


Earplugs keep workers in touch

Thursday 06 March 2008

HOWARD Leight has released a line of multiple-use earplugs said to block hazardous noise and allow hearing without distortion.


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