A new chemicals database has been created by Safe Work Australia to help manufacturers, suppliers, and end-users of chemicals meet the requirements of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
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Shoddy welding ‘will lead to deaths’
Public safety is at risk unless Australian politicians legislate to enforce compliance with Australian standards for fabricated steel, Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA) CEO Geoff Crittenden has warned.
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Growing use of very large lithium-ion batteries
The use of very large lithium-ion battery packs has become increasingly common, much more so than it was ten years ago.
For example, on ships where there were once no such batteries, there are now lithium-ion
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Getting new smarts
Much is written about the benefits of technology transfers, but very little on ‘how-to’. Alan Johnson highlights some options.
Most Australian manufacturers incorporate a high level of technology into
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IoT and security: Hype, hysteria or cause for concern?
Any new technology is bound to have its share of challenges and barriers — for example the initial security concerns around cloud computing — and the Internet of Things (IoT) is no different. With
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Industrial videoscope being touted as the new ‘gold standard’
Catastrophic failure of machinery or structures is usually expensive to repair and can pose a threat to the health and safety of workers and the public.
Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) of materials, components
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QLD court dismisses worker caustic burn compo appeal
The Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed a worker compensation appeal after his claim was reduced when footage emerged of the man performing karate with his damaged foot.
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Battery shortage worries amid electric vehicle growth
According to IDTechEx, significant growth is predicted for the electric vehicle market, which will result in almost one trillion dollars in sales at ex-factory prices in 2026.
Approximately half of this
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Welding industry unveils solution to save steel industry
The Australian welding industry wants the Federal Government to enact laws now to safeguard public safety and the steel industry, Geoff Crittenden, CEO of the Welding Technology Institute of Australia
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Workers underestimate the danger of toiling on a hot day
Drinking stations and temperature gauges could become the workplace norm as employers find new ways to protect outdoor workers from a changing climate.
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Safety in Action 1 – 2 June: The solution to workplace safety in WA
Industry professionals from Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), manufacturing, engineering, transport, mining, government and the corporate sectors will gather in Perth on 1 – 2 June 2016 for Safety in Action.
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Ansell profit down
Protective clothing and condom maker Ansell has posted a 21 per cent fall in first half profit as a result of weakening economic conditions.
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Bosch Australia launches ‘APAS assistant’: a flexible, mobile automation solution for connected production
The increasing trend towards collaborating robotic solutions has prompted Bosch Australia to expand into safe robot kinematics. This has been manifested in the development of a flexible, connected, safe and collaborative Automated Production Assistant (APAS) solution.
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The evolution of safety in manufacturing
Consumer demand for the diversification and variation of products and assets has led to a host of unique safety challenges in the manufacturing industry. As the manufacturing industry has evolved, so too have the safety needs and requirements of employees on the job.
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Work safe this summer urges SafeWork
As it gets closer to summer and temperatures heat up this week, SafeWork NSW has issued a reminder of the importance of working safely this summer.
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Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety to cut 300 jobs
Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety will cut 300 jobs as part of a larger restructure of its business operations across Australia and New Zealand.
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Hopes fading for Pakistan factory collapse survivors
There is little hope more survivors will be found amongst the rubble of a collapsed factory in Pakistan, according to the head of the local rescue service.
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Design and simulation software for safer oil and gas operations
Honeywell Process Solutions has enhanced its UniSim design and simulation software designed to help manufacturing facilities improve safety and reduce expenditures.
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Design and simulation software for safer oil and gas operations
Honeywell Process Solutions has enhanced its UniSim design and simulation software designed to help manufacturing facilities improve safety and reduce expenditures.
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National Safe Work Month starts today
Today marks the beginning of 2015 National Safe Work Month - a time to raise awareness and focus on health and safety in your workplace.
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