Real-time transmission of information can provide a safer workplace. Tony Repaci* writes.
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Cleaning up the chemicals industry with new technology
RESEARCHERS at the CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment and University of South Australia have developed a world-first technique for assessing and remediating the highly-persistent chemicals used for decades worldwide as fire retardants.
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New range of electric hoists released
MATERIALS handling equipment manufacturer, Pacific Hoists, is pleased to launch its very own electric hoist range to the lifting market.
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Level detection switches reduce spills
IT is critical that plant managers and engineers choose the right level detection switches as they can prevent the accidental discharge of toxic products into the environment.
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Navigating the spill control maze
IN September 2001 the then Minister for Environment and Heritage Senator Robert Hill and Senator Nick Minchin released a joint press release regarding an action agenda to assist the environment industry reach a target of $40bn in annual sales by 2011.
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Understanding OH&S compliance laws
Ray Schaffer* unscrambles the latest OH&S risk assessment omeletter.
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Cleaning technology and equipment
TENNANT Company will introducing new cleaning products next month including ech2o, the S30 mid-sized rider sweeper, the M30 large integrated scrubber-sweeper, and the S10 industrial strength walk-behind sweeper.
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Laser sintering materials
ARRK will showcase new Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) materials on Stand 2013 during National Manufacturing Week at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from May 27 to 30.
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Move over C-3PO, here comes Snakebot
ROBOTS that look like snakes could be used for search and rescue operations of the future.
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Lubrication-free polymer ball bearings
IGUS has developed lubrication-free plastic ball bearings in response to rising customer demand for maintenance-free roller bearing solutions.
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Inline and 90° hydraulic live swivels
SPRAY Nozzle Engineering has released a complete range of inline and 90° hydraulic live swivels to suit fluid, air and gas applications.
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Holden slashes water consumption
THE global market poses both challenges and opportunities for the Australian automotive industry.
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An environmental difference of opinion
ACCORDING to recent study by Dow Chemicals, eight out of ten manufacturing managers in the US, Brazil, Italy and Germany view reduction of waste as a higher priority than other environmental factors such as increasing energy efficiency or developing environmentally friendly products.
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Infectious waste cleanup systems
NEW waste cleanup systems are being introduced by Enware Australia to help public and private organisations protect staff, visitors, clients and customers while complying with WorkCover code of practice for handling body fluid spills.
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Rockwell Automation to acquire Pavilion Technologies
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pavilion Technologies Inc, a privately held advanced process control and automation company providing production optimisation and environmental compliance solutions for process and hybrid industries.
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Top 10 workplace safety tips
AS the MD and founder of the SafetyQuip workplace health and safety franchises, I’ve found that the vast majority of small to medium enterprises do not properly comply with workplace health and safety regulations, and many don’t understand the scale of the risks they are taking.
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Water-saving tailings technology
ENDRESS+Hauser has recently launched a low maintenance, reliable electromechanical system, the FMM 50, which solves the historical shortcomings of other technologies when optimising bed level measurement in thickeners, settlers and clarifiers.
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Air springs isolate vibration
ANYONE who has ever ridden in air-suspended luxury vehicles will have seat-of-the-pants knowledge of the quality of air isolation.
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Applying fieldbus in hazardous areas
"IMPLEMENTING Foundation Fieldbus H1 Networks in Hazardous Areas" provides a rigorous discussion of hazardous environments, the standards and practices involved, and considerations for installing a Foundation Fieldbus H1 system.
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Applying fieldbus in hazardous areas
“IMPLEMENTING Foundation Fieldbus H1 Networks in Hazardous Areas” provides a rigorous discussion of hazardous environments, the standards and practices involved, and considerations for installing a Foundation Fieldbus H1 system.
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