Alexium has selected the Marlin Company to be the second toll manufacturer of the emulsion used in Alexium’s flame retardant products.
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Tackling non-conforming products
Non-conforming products raise questions about quality and safety; and pose commercial challenges for those who play by the rules.
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How to get the most out of your forklift fleet
Fleet management systems can do a great deal to improve the safety and efficiency of your forklift fleet.
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Fire destroys Perth factory
A fire destroyed a sound and light business in the Perth suburb of Myaree last night.
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Up to 15 injured at US ball bearing factory
An explosion at a ball bearings plant in the US state of New Hampshire has injured at least 15 people.
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Pepperl+Fuchs opens manufacturing facility in Melbourne
At the new 4000 square metre facility at Campbellfield Industrial Park, the company will manufacture customised enclosures including a range of multi-function local control stations and control panels.
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11 workers injured at steel factory in India
11 workers at the Tata Steel plant in Jameshdpur, India were injured on Thursday when a gas chamber exploded.
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Three workers injured at automotive factory in California
Three workers were injured in an industrial accident at the Tesla Motors factory in Fremont, California yesterday.
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Toyota case study: Fighting fires at Altona
Fire protection systems need to be connected to a site’s control system to effectively decrease the risk of property damage, downtime and even death. Sarah Falson reports.
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HPM extension cords recalled due to dangerous manufacturing fault
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued an electrical safety recall for a selection of HPM white extension cords, due to a manufacturing fault which could cause electric shock.
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Eye safety, a forgotten fundamental in the workplace
Despite the importance of vision for most work and leisure activities, eye safety is neglected by a large number of Australian workers.
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Airborne hazards unmasked
They may be small, often invisible, but airborne contaminants in the workplace can be deadly. Angela Welsh reports.
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Don’t get caught in rotating machines: safety alert
WorkCover NSW has released a safety alert warning workers of the risks associated with working near rotating machines in manufacturing plants.
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How to create a safe workplace
The national harmonisation of the OHS laws, especially for larger national corporates, promised to reduce administrative costs and create economies of scale.
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Campaign targets musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a state-wide campaign to minimise musculoskeletal injuries caused through falls and slips at industrial sites.
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Manufacturer fined $200,000 over electric shock incident
A Victorian manufacturer has been fined $200,000 because one its workers received an electric shock from a moulding press.
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Perth trade show is all about safety
The WA Safety Show at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre 7-9 August will provide an opportunity for manufacturers not only to get a close look at the latest safety technology but also to hear from experts about what the future holds.
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Tradies don’t understand their tools: manufacturer
Most tradespeople don't know enough about their tools and underestimate their danger, according to an Australian manufacturer.
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Are food companies ignoring safety warnings?
Picture this scenario: Company A experiences an outbreak of something in its food which causes masses of its products to be recalled, resulting in huge losses for the company’s profits, production and reputation.
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Is food safety getting worse?
With the risk of food contamination increasing, producers, manufacturers, retailers, regulators and the consuming public all continually raise the bar for food safety. The variety of potential contaminants that must be detected across the food supply chain complicates screening procedures.
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