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MACHINE-GUARDING

Modular emergency stop

Monday 26 October 2009

Fortress Interlocks has introduced a modular Emergency Stop (E-stop) to its eGard range of access and control products.


OHS smarts and solutions on show

Wednesday 21 October 2009

Workshops, seminars, demonstrations and acres of safety products and services are expected to draw around 10,000 visitors to Sydney Showground for The Safety Show and Sydney Materials Handling next week.


Prosecutions can be prevented

Wednesday 20 May 2009

Recent survey highlights how poor housekeeping correlates to higher Workcover prosecution trends. Ray Schaffer* reports.


Safety solutions, forklift championship and new fire area at safety show

Monday 30 March 2009

Organisers of the Safety In Action and Melbourne Materials Handling trade show predict thousands of new safety solutions across three acres, the National Forklift Championships and an entirely new Fire and Security feature area will be the highlights of this year's events.


Guide to OH&S staff training

Friday 20 June 2008

THERE is a legal requirement to provide workplace trainingin OH&S to assist in achieving the duty of care for the safety, health and welfare of our employees. This is contained in the principle OH&S Act in each state of Australia.


Predicting the perils of automation

Friday 24 August 2007

A MAJOR retail outlet currently offers a very cute robot manikin labelled “RoboSapiens –A fusion of technology and personality” with a $244.00 price tag. The reality in the manufacturing world is vastly different.


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