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SafetyFirst. Associate Publisher Martin Sinclair E-mail: martin.sinclair@reedbusiness.com.au Group Editor Cole Latimer Tel: (02) 9422 2352 E-mail: cole.latimer@reedbusiness.com.au Deputy Editor Isaac Leung Tel: (02) 9422 2956 Fax: (02) 9422 2722 E-mail: isaac.leung@reedbusiness.com.au Victoria sales Project Manager Michael Northcott Mobile: 0448 077 247 E-mail: michael.northcott@reedbusiness.com.au

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New South Wales sales Anthony Head Tel: (02) 9422 2368 Fax: (02) 9422 2966 E-mail: anthony.head@reedbusiness.com.au

Fatigue management Bullying and psychological issues SA joins harmonisation efforts

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MINING SAFETY

Earmuffs protect and entertain

The cranes will set benchmarks in maintenance facility safety.

Safety benchmark at maintenance facility

IVIL contractor Ertech has deployed Konecranes overhead cranes in its equipment maintenance facility at Wangara, Western Australia. According to the companies, the cranes will sets benchmarks in maintenance facility safety, and Ertech has also signed a maintenance agreement with Konecranes to service the units and undertake statutory inspections. The 5- and 10-tonne cranes will be used to service about 170 items of major plant, including scrapers, excavators, loaders, and bulldozers. Ertech delivers civil construction services for resources, infrastructure and land development clients, and caters to large mining projects. The 10-tonne overhead crane at Ertech has a 20-metre span, while the five-tonne crane, which straddles the automated welding bay, has a span of 9 metres. The cranes employ radio controls with the load display in the handset. Radio remotes mean safety for the operators, who can stand well away from the loads being lifted and shifted. The remotes also give freedom of movement, ensuring the operators can choose a position where they have the best view of the cranes and loads. Konecranes installed the cranes supplying and fitting the 50 x 25mm

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crane rails welded to the top of I-beams that run the length of the workshop. A major benefit of the new cranes is the trolley travel inverter, a separate control that delivers smooth starts, acceleration and deceleration of the load, minimising load swing and enabling fast and accurate load positioning. KonecranesCXT and CXTS (singlegirder) cranes with individual hoist capacities up to 80 tonnes are designed to be industry benchmarks of safety and ergonomics, with easy and effective load handling and optimum dimensions for space saving solutions. The cranes have minimal headroom requirement, which is useful in applications where there are space constraints. The cranes are designed to eliminate unused or under-utilised square metres because the crane can operate closer to the walls and lift the load higher. An ergonomic hook design which makes rigging of the load safer, while the rope drum to rope diameter ratio is more than double that of conventional designs. Durable adjustment-free and dust-proof high performance brakes also ensure safety and bottom-line reliability. For special demanding applications the hoists can be equipped with a second brake. Konecranes, 02 8796 7666 www.konecranes.com.au

HONEYWELL Safety Products has launched new earmuffs which incorporate passive hearing protection and digital radio. The Howard Leight Sync l AM/FM Radio features improved sound quality and a new earmuff design. The Sync delivers the proper levels of hearing protection in hazardous noise environments with high-visibility safety and digital tuning. Its eye-catching bright green ear cups provide a highly noticeable contrast against dark settings, especially in low lighting situations and inclement weather. The Sync Radio Hi-Visibility version incorporates an exclusive reflective headband that glows when exposed to light, providing increased visibility and safety on the job. Other product features include a LCD display, AM/FM radio and the ability to listen to music through a personal listening device such as MP3 player or smartphone. (e.g. MP3 player, smartphone). 10 preset channels and volume memory are also included. The Sync earmuffs also feature robust construction to withstand the roughest of treatment and toughest of environments. The earmuffs are also approved to AS/NZS 1270:2002. Honeywell Safety Products, 1300 139 166 www.honeywellsafety.com

The Sync delivers the proper levels of hearing protection in hazardous noise environments.

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Self-inflating sand-less flood barrier Safety In action (Melbourne, 19-23 March 2013) will see the launch of the new Barrier Sack. the Barrier Sack is a self-inflating, sand-less “sand bag” which quickly provides a barrier to flash flooding or water burst. It comes as a lightweight, easy-to-store product. the sack itself is made from jute, lined with cotton. the active component is Super absorbent Polymer (SaP) which

can absorb and retain water for a long period of time. to deploy, the user dips the Barrier Sack into water and it then inflates and expands to weigh up to 23kg. according to the distributor, the product provides instant results, fool proof operation, and effortless protection. It is 100 percent biodegradable, does not require special disposal considerations, and minimises the amount

Refuge chambers MineARC Systems has “The prepackaged chemical launched its latest range canisters are already of refuge chambers widely recognised and specifically developed accepted within the for the hard rock mining industry. The popular industry. MineARC HRM-eLVP On display at (extra-low-voltageMinexpo in Las Vegas portable) range of and GMe in Kalgoorlie, refuge chambers already industry response has uses the canister system,” been encouraging, said Lincoln said. MineARC general The new refuge The new HRM Series IV is made for manager Mike Lincoln. chambers have the the metalliferous mining industry. Building on its intelligent Voice Audio predecessor, the Series navigation system iii, the new HRM Series iV is made (iVAn) built in which acts as an onboard for the metalliferous mining industry; guide, talking occupants through featuring the very latest in safe-refuge operating procedures and providing alerts technology Lincoln added. when action is required. “The HRM Series iV builds on the “With the HRM Series iV we feel success of the Series iii. it’s now even we’ve taken emergency refuge to the next safer, it’s smarter, and it’s easier to level. The self diagnostic capabilities, the maintain and service. We’ve also included new digital controller interface and the a number of structural modifications that simplicity of the new scrubbing system are make it easier to position onsite,” he said. key to this,” Lincoln said. Making its mark on the mining industry The Series iV complies in full with the the MineARC HRM range has already 2009 Western Australian Department of been deployed in over one hundred Mines and Petroleum Guideline: Refuge operations, in forty different countries, Chambers in Metalliferous Mines. across six continents. Other features include an advanced System upgrades include the new digital controller interface with full Series iV CO/CO2 (carbon monoxide/ chamber diagnostics capability, increased carbon dioxide) scrubbing system and scrubbing and air flow capacity, and the elimination of ‘free-pour’ chemicals, improved structural housing. replaced with easy to load and handle pre- MineARC, 08 9333 4966 www.minearc.com.au packaged chemical canisters.

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The Barrier Sack is 100 percent biodegradable. of heavy lifting required compared to using a regular sand bag. RSJ Holdings, 0404 453 579 www.barriersack.com.au

LED safety vest Roobuck is launching Australia’s first certified LED safety vest at Safety In Action (Melbourne, 19-21 March 2013). unlike passive reflective safety vests, the product can generate its own light via 16 LEDs to highlight the worker’s presence. It also has reflective micro-prismatic strips which span around the body. The effective visibility range is up to 300 metres in clear conditions and with new batteries. The vest is powered by 2 AA batteries in a water-resistant battery pouch and case, providing 100~200 hours operation. The product features Velcro fastening for easy wearing, and has a minimal mesh construction for a good range of movement. Roobuck develops, manufactures, and imports industrial products for mines, construction sites, tunnels, road work, traffic control and emergency work.

Roobuck, 02 9938 1550 www.roobuck.com.au

The vest can generate its own light via 16 LEDs.

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Fog maker kills dust problems Idrotech’s eLeFANte fog maker, available locally through tecpro Australia, is being used to combat dust problems at mine sites. the fog maker is used globally. In the shanxi province of china, for example, dust problems caused by a coal mine and associated road transport have led authorities to position seven of Idrotech’s eLeFANte fog makers at strategic points to suppress the potentially corrosive and toxic dust. the Italian-designed eLeFANte provides an effective method of controlling fugitive dust in mining environments. It works by shooting a strong, continuous plume of fine mist of fog up to 60 metres long. Because the fog particles are similar in dimension to the dust particles, they combine easily with one another, and A aided D _ Sby F gravity, S P E Mfall A Rto_ the 1 3ground. . pdf Pa the eLeFANte is particularly useful

“By effectively suppressing dust, the eLeFANte significantly reduces health and safety risks, environmental damage and wear and tear on machinery.” the eLeFANte’s ultra-fine mist spray is propelled by a powerful fan, upon which three concentric nozzle rings are mounted. A wide range of nozzles of different capacities can be fitted to the rings, giving the best water volume to suit any situation or environmental condition. “Because the mist droplets the The ELEFANTE provides an effective method of controlling fugitive dust in mining eLeFANte generates are so fine, they environments. evaporate quickly. this avoids problems associated with water pooling or run in open cut mining environments and off,” says Mr cooper. building and road construction sites where the eLeFANte can be mounted dust is a significant problem. on a wheeled trolley or fitted to a “since the launch of the eLeFANte concrete base or trailer, allowing it to in Australia, there’s been a great deal be moved to suppress dust wherever of interest from customers in the needed. mining industry,” says Graeme cooper, Tecpro Australia, 02 9634 3370 ge 1 6 / 0 2 / 1 3 , 1 0 : 2 8 AM Managing director with tecpro Australia. www.tecpro.com.au

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Air suspension leaf helper kits The increased towing and load carrying capacity of the new Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 has inspired All Air Suspension’s new Air Suspension Rear Leaf Spring helper Kit. These supplementary suspension kits allow the driver to maintain the correct vehicle height, with no spring sag, even under a heavy load. “It is a bit of a trap for drivers new to towing, or carrying bigger loads, because a vehicle suspension that is perfectly good for normal lighter service can change markedly when it is more heavily loaded,” All Air Suspension’s general manager James Maslin said. The company claims the kits will also decrease tyre wear and more evenly distribute natural brake wear. Although the suspension kit doesn’t increase a vehicle’s load capacity it does improve both steering and handling of a vehicle which is typically compromised under a heavy load. Manufactured by Airbag Man using reinforced Firestone air springs which fit

These kits improve the ride, safety and durability of work vehicles. between the chassis and axle, these kits improve the ride, safety and durability of work vehicles carrying heavy and uneven loads or towing trailers. The adjustable airbags are used for front-to-rear and side-to-side levelling control of a vehicle. Recently, BhP joined the list of

resource companies stipulating that entire vehicle fleets must have a minimum 5 star NCAP safety rating. These suspension kits have been specifically customised to fit the new Ford Ranger and Mazda BT 50 utilities. All Air Suspension, 02 9807 7641 www.airsprings.com.au

Anti-tip truck body IT is not rare to see overbalanced haul trucks on site. The sudden weight of the load leaving the tray has been known to tip it backwards, making the truck stand up on its rear wheels. While it may seem like a funny occurrence, it causes serious damage; both to the truck, the driver, and the miner’s bottom line. And as long as the design of truck bodies remained the same, the issue remains a problem. With this issue in mind, Australian company Austin Engineering created a new haul truck body designed to give miners back control over their material flows. Speaking to Austin Engineering’s Joe Kelly, he explained that “it started when Peabody Energy came to us, as they found that when discharging their loads their trucks’ front wheels would come off the ground and damage suspension when coming down and putting an operators’ safety at risk”. The solution to this weighty issue was relatively simple: “[Austin Engineering’s subsidiary] Westech solved the problem by creating a new flow control body design,” Kelly said, adding that “the body goes up at an angle, and has multi-level kicks which work to create a pocket of material in the tray, so it stops all of the material flowing out in a single heavy load that slides out from the bottom”. He went on to say that “instead it now has a continual flow that starts from the material on the top, unloading it at the same speed as before, this not only negates the tipping risk the truck faced as it

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The new HRM Series IV is made for the metalliferous mining industry. removes the overbalance issue but also the problem of damaging bins it is being unloaded into; creating less wear on both the bins and the truck’s tray.” The kicks in the tray are at angles of 12°, 22°, and 8°, he added. In addition to reducing wear “the continual flow instead of a single material dump also reduces dust on site, increasing the mine’s green footprint,” he said. Austin Engineering, 07 3271 2622 www.austineng.com.au

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New flood monitoring system A co-operative partnership between three mining companies and the Queensland Department of Main Roads has seen a state-of-the-art new monitoring system installed on the Suttor Developmental Road in North Queensland to look out for floods. The road is a crucial link to mines owned by Rio Tinto, Xstrata Coal and Peabody Energy. The system, marketed by the Boylan Group as Boylan Eagle Eye, was installed in December last year to monitor Bee Creek and Peak Gully – two streams that cause major flooding across the road in times of high rainfall. The “no power, no wires” Australian invention enables live and archived vision and data to be accessed via a web browser from any location. Mackay-based DMR operations manager Christopher Herring said the ability to monitor the sites remotely in P a A D _ S F A E C MA R _ 1 3 . p d f real time saved time and resources.

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RMTeK director Brendan Doyle – the technical support behind the Eagle Eye program – said the units had successfully monitored three flood events since they were installed. “Eagle Eye is a hugely powerful tool in helping keep the mines productive and the mining staff safe,” Mr Doyle said. “It also equates to substantial labour cost savings for the department,” he said. The system is efficient and simple to use, and keeps data costs to a minimum. All authorised users need is a computer or handheld device with a web browser to access live and archived vision and data, plus all device settings. The system’s weather sensor suite also measures – in real time – barometric pressure, humidity, precipitation, temperature, and wind speed and direction. A full range of environmental sensors is also available. Boylan Group, 0437 359 990 AM www.boylan.net.au

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Managing fatigue

NE of the speakers at Safety In Action 2013 is Michael Adeney, whose organisation Fatigue Safety works with rail, road transport, manufacturing, emergency services, mining and energy, police, aviation, and even circuses to help mitigate their worker fatigue risks. According to Adeney, fatigue is a hidden problem for many workplaces: many businesses fail to acknowledge and understand it as a real safety issue, and as a result are at risk from often serious fatigue-related accidents. “The science on fatigue paints a compelling picture, but the message is not getting through,” Adeney told Safety First. Common knowledge within the fatigue management industry is that fatigue can impair people more than alcohol can. A person who wakes up at 8 o’clock after a good sleep will perform on par with someone with a blood alcohol level of 0.05 after 17 hours of being awake. Stretch the waking hours to 22 or 24 hours, and performance levels deteriorate to equivalent BAC of 0.1. “When people become dangerously fatigued, they tend to think they are OK,” Adeney said. “So relying on self-assessment for fatigue is inadequate as a strategy.” A key issue with fatigue is sleep. “Poor sleep is at epidemic levels,” Adeney said. “If you get 100 Aussies in a room, about 45 percent will have some sleeping problem. Of that, about 10-15 percent will have a sleep disorder, which is the red zone. Another 30 percent or so will be in the yellow zone.” For sleep disorders like sleep apnea, medical assistance is needed. But it is possible to improve sleep via behavioural strategies, weeding out factors which have a negative effect on sleep. Caffeine, for example, has a long half-life within the blood-stream. Having multiple cups of coffee a day can see caffeine remaining in the blood-stream 24/7, shaving 20 to 30 percent off a person’s sleep. Alcohol, which is often used to selfmedicate due to its ability to relax the

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muscles and quicken the onset of sleep, breaks the sleeping pattern, disturbing rest in the second half of the night. Adeney uses the defences-in-depth model to combat fatigue-related risks. This model consists of four stages, where the risk can be detected and resolved before an accident occurs. Level 1: Insufficient sleep due to shift scheduling factors. Solution: Inspect the shift structure and change it. Consider overtime and unplanned overtime. Level 2: Assessment of fatigue risk via a survey of the amount of sleep a worker has had in the last 48 hours. Solution: There are systems which allow risk assessment based on the amount of sleep a person has had. Level 3: Fatigue-related behaviours starting to show up at work.

Solution: Body signs such as double blinks, head nodding, forgetfulness, etc, are symptoms of fatigue. Staff can be educated to look out for such indicators. Level 4: Errors at work. Solution: Have systems in place to detect and manage mistakes such as forgetting to turn off taps, navigational errors, etc. Final level: Actual accidents Solution: A reactive system which investigates accidents and incidents to further refine future preventive solutions. Adeney says technology is not necessarily the solution to fatigue management. If a company knows the principles and priorities, it is possible to protect itself against fatigue without relying on expensive technology. Safety In Action, 1300 656 184 www.safetyinaction.net.au

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Australian-made approach to fleets will boost safety The federal government’s move to encourage governments and businesses to purchase Australian-made cars for their fleets will boost efficiency and safety, claims Trimble. According to Trimble, while the plan provides stimulus for the Australian motor industry, it also encourages businesses to rethink the way in which they manage their fleets. Tom Scahill, Business Area Director, ANZ, Field Service Management,

Transport and Logistics Divisions, Trimble Navigation says the move will have positives for economy and safety. “It’s important for businesses operating fleets to not only invest in locallymanufactured cars, it’s also vital for them to be thinking of ways to achieve greater efficiency and improved levels of safety of their fleet operation,” said Scahill. Scahill claims the Australian fleet industry has not kept pace with new technologies that help them achieve higher

New safety legislation for SA 1 January 2013 saw new workplace safety legislation take effect in South Australia, bringing the state in line with most of Australia. The Work Health and Safety Act 2012 replaced the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986. According to Robin Scott, A/Executive Director of SafeWork SA, the new laws are consistent with the old, familiar laws but provide a new approach that clarifies everyone’s roles in workplace safety. “South Australia has a strong safety record. In 2012 we were the only state to meet the national target for reducing work-related injuries,” Scott said.

“The new laws will help to further reduce workplace injury and will create avenues for solving safety issues, while ensuring that the same high standards of workplace safety will apply in all states and territories.” The WHS Act will also reduce red tape for businesses that operate across state borders and provide interstate workers with the same protections and safety standards while also recognising their licensing and training nationally. Victoria and Western Australia are now the only states that have not yet introduced the harmonised laws. SafeWork SA, 1300 365 255 www.safework.sa.gov.au

La Trobe Masters safety course accredited LA Trobe University has achieved accreditation for its Master of ergonomics, Safety and health, after meeting the exacting standards set by the Australian Occupational health and Safety education Accreditation Board. OhS advisors are increasingly required to have university qualifications. While the accreditation of university OhS education focuses on the generalist occupational health and safety role, the La Trobe program has an ergonomics and human factors emphasis. According to La Trobe University, this focus targets work-related musculoskeletal

disorders (MSDs), which are Australia’s largest OhS problem. A recent report from Safe Work Australia estimated that in 2008-09 MSDs cost Australian business and the community $25.2 billion placing. La Trobe graduates, who are able to study fully online, are equipped to play a key role in managing these disorders within an OhS generalist framework. La Trobe is the second university to go through the accreditation. Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board, 03 8336 1995 www.ohseducationaccreditation.org.au

levels of efficiency and safety, and the initiative will help to promote the need to make improvements in this area. “The ability to maximise efficiency and maintain safety of a fleet is vital to an organisation’s success as it not only provides a better customer experience, it also drives down operating costs delivering a significant return on investment,” he said. Trimble, 02 8405 6700 www.trimble.com

Stressed out AustrAliAn workplaces are psychological minefields rife with stress, according to safety Consultants Australia. statistics from safe Work Australia’s Australian Workplace Barometer indicate depression costs Australia employers approximately AuD $8 billion per annum as a result of productivity loss, sickness absence and presenteeism. By 2020, stress-related illnesses such as depression and cardiovascular disease are predicted to become the leading causes of the global disease burden. Workers showing mild symptoms of depression take twice as many sick days as those who do not show any symptoms of depression at all. Working hours are also a major issue with 18 per cent of Australians working longer than 48 hours per week. the report also revealed the levels of bullying in Australian workplaces is substantially higher than international rates at 6.8 percent. One of the at risk groups included workers aged between 25-34 years as they show the poorest psychological health. safety Consultants Australia says urgent attention is needed to address harassment issues in Australian workplaces. the costs to employers can be reduced considerably through investment in initiatives that deal with incidents of bullying and harassment appropriately, build employee communication and by creating a positive culture that enables constructive communication and inhibits bullying behaviour.

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Safety glasses

The safety glasses feature anti-fog and anti-scratch coating, and also offer UV protection.

LL Purpose Abrasives has released the Blitz safety glasses which combine comfort with protection to safeguard the user in harsh industrial work environments. According to the company, the Blitz safety glasses are designed to provide the comfort of lightweight safety glasses along with the tough protection usually associated with goggles. An elastic strap is provided to hold the glasses in place. The safety glasses feature anti-fog and anti-scratch coating, and UV protection from the sun. Key features include a face-seal gasket, adjustable arm angle, AS1337.1 compliance, and medium impact lens. The product is available in clear, smoke and amber colours, and comes in one size. All Purpose Abrasives, 02 4628 2800 www.allpurposeabrasives.com.au

Work boots for women STEEL Blue has launched the Ladies Range of work boots tailored to women’s specific foot needs. Women’s feet are anatomically different to men’s, so with most industrial footwear being made for men, women only had the choice to wear smaller sizes of men’s ranges. The new Ladies Range features boots which complement the shape of a lady’s foot. According to Steel Blue, it did the research and discovered what women need in a work boot. The products cradle, cushion and soothe the feet while offering the same tough and durable characteristics found in all Steel Blue boots. The new range features a lilac padded collar for additional ankle support, an Ortho Rebound footbed which evenly distributes The boots complement the shape of a and absorbs body weight, and shock lady’s foot. absorbent Trisole Comfort Technology. Specially designed air channels pump air upwards through the perforations, constantly providing airflow to the feet.

Steel Blue, 08 9209 3322 www.steelblue.com.au

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The new visor range offers optional visor materials for the best performance against impact, chemicals, heat and UV/IR radiation.

Safety boost with helmet accessory system MSA has launched the new V-Gard accessory system consisting of cap and hat frames, visors and chin protectors designed for MSA helmets. The accessories offer versatility, performance and user-friendly features. According to the company, patented alignments guide and three touchpoint loading features mean it is easier to connect visors to frames. Changing visors is now a simple, quick and foolproof task. The new visor range offers optional visor materials for the best performance against impact, chemicals, heat and UV/ IR radiation. Another feature is a replaceable debris control system to prevent and reduce the effect of debris through gaps between the visor frame and visor. The frame also has a sloped design and unique V-shaped channel to allow debris to quickly and safely be removed from the frame, adding a higher level of user comfort and safety. A retractable chin protector option is available to increase wearer comfort and security by allowing more movement and less interference. MSA V-Gard accessory products have been designed and tested to the highest performance levels of protective eye and face protection standards AS/NZS1337.1, EN166 and ANSI Z87.1-2010. MSA Australia, 1300 728 672 www.msa.net.au

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Safety eyewear enhanced

Mobile safetywear shopping site

Honeywell Safety WORKWEAR retailer Totally Products has enhanced Workwear has developed a new its SP1000 eyewear mobile shopping site which allows range with additional workers to buy workwear and safety protective features. gear on the go. The SP1000 is According to the company, it hopes comfortable, protective to cater to the many tradies who are and durable, and now now armed with laptops, smartphones also available in Clear and tablet devices, which they use and Grey Hard Coat, to help them save time and deliver a Anti Fog and Polarised All SP1000 eyewear provide a complete seal around the wearer’s eye. faster and more efficient service. Hard Coat. Totally Workwear’s mobile The new Clear and site offers the latest in safety and Grey models add to the range and provide All SP1000 eyewear provide a complete functional workwear and footwear greater value over the existing Durastreme seal around the wearer’s eye, making them from brands including KingGee, Hard models when lens coatings for extreme perfect for protection in high particulate, Yakka, and Stubbies, helping workers environments are not required. dusty or windy environments. keep compliant with safety regulations. Anti Fog models combine the best of The SP1000 has removable arms so it can It is designed to be easy to read and hydrophilic and hydrophobic coatings to be worn as either a spectacle or the arms browse, with large navigation icons for prevent lens fogging for all wearers. can be replaced with an accessory headband tradie fingers, as well as a quick and The Polarised model eliminates glare and strap to be worn as a goggle. easy to use check out process. visual distortion magnified by flat surfaces Honeywell Safety Products, and provides protection from flat surfaces 1300 139 166 A D _ S F S A F A U GTotally _ 1 2 Workwear, . p d f 02P9700 a g9992 e 1 1 9 / 0 6 / 1 2 , www.totallyworkwear.com.au such as steel, roads, water etc. www.honeywell.com.au

Personal dosimeter HONEYWELL Safety has released the Howard Leight Quietdose Personal Dosimeter, designed to deal with hazardous levels of noise at work. Safework Australia estimates 1 million Australians are exposed to hazardous levels of noise at work at a cost of at least $30 million annually in compensation payouts. The Quietdose is an ‘in-ear’ dosimetry device that measures the noise that workers hear accurately and in real time. In-ear dosimetry is a relatively new concept to the industry. Quietdose measures the noise hitting the wearer’s eardrum, being a hearing protector that measures itself, taking the guesswork out of traditional dosimetry by providing accurate and useable data. The Quietdose can be programmed to send an alert to the supervisor if workers are being overexposed to noise.

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Glow-in-the-dark grab rail

endtech has launched a glow-in-thedark grab rail which boosts height safety in dark environments and at night. the Glow Rail is made using the latest cutting-edge design in stainless steel technology and engineering, being a patented designed tubular grab rail that glows in the dark for up to 7 hours. It can be implemented as an alternative to standard stainless steel grab rails in dark areas, providing visibility during night time, or when there are power failures. Bendtech ceO and Managing director tim Shalders says the Glow Rail provides a luminous glow which requires no power or

A patented designed tubular grab rail that glows in the dark for up to 7 hours. electrical source. “the [removable inserts in the] rails have been designed

to store energy when exposed to daylight or lighting, and emit a dim glow for hours

Rescue and escape device Capital Safety has announced the new DBi-Sala Rollgliss R520 Rescue and Escape height safety device. according to the company, the new descender is the world’s first conventional twin brake rescue and escape descender of its kind. the Rollgliss R520 is a fully automatic controlled descent device with a dual braking system that offers a higher degree of safety when using the descender. Unlike A twin-brake rescue and escape descender. friction based descenders, it provides controlled descent self-rescue regardless of the user’s weight for the evacuation of multiple personnel, or the versatility of assisted rescue. With a second brake, the device provides increased protection in the worst case scenario should one of the brake systems fail due to damage or wear. the second brake is able to hold the load, safely supporting the person to the ground. available in a variety of lengths, each kit is pre-rigged and ready for immediate deployment in the event of an emergency. the user simply connects the descender to an anchorage point, attaches the connector to their harness and lowers themselves to perform a hands free descent. the descent speed is automatically limited during the descent, adjusting to the user’s body weight, allowing for a secure and effective escape within seconds. the Rollgliss R520 Rescue & Escape device can be used from heights of up to 150m from elevated work platforms (EWp’s), towers, cranes, buildings or other heights.

Capital Safety, 1800 245 002 www.capitalsafety.com.au

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on end when lighting is out,” Shalders explained. “this not only reduces electricity costs, but ensures ongoing safety and support throughout the night.” the phosphorescent material used in the rail is a mix which allows the grab rails to glow for an extensive period of time without the need for added incandescent lighting or power. the glowing inserts will last up to 10 years, and can be removed. the grab rails are also available in a number of different configurations, all of which comply with Australian Standards and are registered with the tGA. Bendtech, 07 3290 4007 www.bendtech.com.au

Self-retracting lanyard MSA has introduced the Workman selfretracting lanyard, which quickly acts to arrest falls. The lanyard reduces free fall distance, deceleration distance and free fall forces while allowing the user freedom of movement. It is available in a 9.0m length and 136kg working capacity. It is suited for climbing The lanyard is a ladders and other quick-acting fall applications where arrester. vertical mobility is needed. The unit features RFID for simplified product tracking and inspection, and is available with galvanised or stainless steel lifeline (cable) to fit the application. MSA Australia, 1300 728 672 www.msa.net.au

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Automated system for managing gas detectors

SA has released the Galaxy GX2 Automated Test System for managing and operating portable hazardous gas detectors. The system is used to manage, test and calibrate the MSA Altair and Altair PRO single-gas detectors and Altair 4X and Altair 5X multigas detectors. These detectors are driven by MSA XCell technology. The automated test stand can be used as either a stand-alone unit or an integrated portable detector management system, enabling total data access and control of the gas detector fleet. Once an Altair gas detector is placed within the Galaxy GX2 System, it can be tested and calibrated automatically. The system allows for up to 10 test stations, four cylinder holders and multi-unit charger within one Galaxy GX2 System detector bank. The Galaxy GX2 is easy to set up with touch-free testing. The new MSA Link Pro Software offers proactive safety management by addressing gas exposure information and missing or failed calibrations and bump tests. According to MSA, the Galaxy GX2 significantly reduces total cost of ownership through reduced calibration gas usage and faster testing times. The automated test stand can be used as either a stand-alone unit or an integrated portable detector MSA Australia, 1300 728 672 management system. www.msa.net.au

Asbestos containment HAZIBAG, a new flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC) for the safe removal and transportation of asbestos, will be shown off at Safety In Action in Melbourne from 19 to 21 March. The Hazibag is a safe alternative to the current procedure of wrapping and transporting asbestos after its removal. Once asbestos has been placed inside the Hazibag, it is fully contained. According to Hazibag Australia, the Australian product eliminates the need to use a steel container bin for transport. It Once asbestos has been placed inside the is environmentally friendly, giving off no Hazibag, it is fully contained. harmful emissions when incinerated. It is certified for handling a variety of dangerous goods and hazardous wastes, and is approved under UN recommendations for the transport and containment of solid dangerous goods.

Hazibag Australia, 0418 795 621 www.hazibagaustralia.com.au

The tank showers are designed to function in extreme heat conditions and in locations where no mains water supply is available.

Emergency showers and eyewash units contract Spill Station Australia has just been awarded a significant contract to supply emergency safety showers and eyewash units to the Wheatstone lNG project. The range includes various safety shower models including the selfcontained tank showers. These showers are fully compliant and provide cool flushing water for over 15 minutes. The tank showers are designed to function in extreme heat conditions and in locations where no mains water supply is available, such as remote mining areas. The safety shower and eyewash units required additional fittings such as flanges, intrinsically safe proximity switches, audible alarms and lighting to be attached. The lighting provided inside the shower has an eight hour backup battery if a power outage occurs. These units are also fitted with thermal relief valves designed to bleed off noncompliant overheated water. in addition to these safety showers and eyewash units, Spill Station also supplies a range of products including portable bunding and spill response equipment to the oil and gas sector. Spill Station Australia, 02 9725 5640 www.spillstation.com.au March 2013 | Safety First |

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Plastic cribbing blocks for optimal safety

ablePrice NZ is switch away from the wooden using enerpac plastic blocks, which audibly crack cribbing blocks under high loads. to optimise safety when after a demonstration on stabilising heavy loads after site, cablePrice ordered they have been lifted for twenty-four lPc6701-b, 6 x 7 maintenance and access. inch blocks. The plastic cribbing The plastic system will not system is said to be a more splinter, does not absorb most stable, longer-lasting and fluids and can be used for easily cleaned alternative to interlocking box cribs, parallel wooden blocks. They have cribs and triangle cribs. The plastic cribbing system is an aggressively patterned available in three sizes of said to be a more stable, slip-resistant pyramid locking cribbing blocks and two sizes longer-lasting and easily cleaned alternative to surface for stable cribbing, of wedges, the system, made wooden blocks. chocking and shoring. from recycled plastic, is Unlike wood, plastic offers available in different a stable, predictable and high homogeneous material used. combinations of wedges and load capacity which ultimately according to cablePrice, the blocks in nylon carrying totes. deforms only slowly under company was concerned about Enerpac, 02 9743 8988 A Dextreme _ S F Pload, R I because O M A Rof _ the 1 1 . pd f Psoaitgwas e looking 1 4 /to0 2 / 1www.enerpac.com.au 1 , 1 0 : 5 7 AM safety,

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Free site assessments Optimum Handling Solutions is offering a free site assessment to all customers in the manufacturing, processing and warehousing industry. Optimum Handling Solutions says its hands-on approach provides customers with knowledge of what needs to be done, then implement the recommended solution. Optimum Handling Solutions, 1800 066 008 optimumgroup.com.au

Warehouse and distribution safety guide Partnering with the Supply Chain & Logistics association of australia and national Safety Council of australia, Pro-Visual Publishing has released the 2013 edition of the Supply Chain/Warehouse & Distribution Guide to Safety. The free guides explore a number of safetythe guides are related topics. distributed free to wholesale, warehouse, supply chain and distribution companies, logistics service providers, stevedores and weighbridges as well as major manufacturers of goods throughout australia. the 2013 edition explores topics such as Manual Handling, Onsite Health and Wellbeing, Pallet racking audits and risk assessment, Storage of Dangerous goods and Hazard Communication when working alone. Pro-Visual Publishing specialises in wall-mounted workplace health andsafety, food safety and hygiene and health and wellbeing information resource charts.

Pro-Visual Publishing, 02 8272 2611 www.provisual.com.au

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A-SAFE Polymer Safety Barriers Why is A-Safe so different? A-Safe products are polymer-based, so they are far more flexible and durable than conventional steel barriers. Hit them with a vehicle and they will spring back into shape, rather than bending or buckling, thus cutting maintenance costs by greatly reducing the need for damage repairs. A simple concept and one that is already used in many other applications. For instance, the motor industry started fitting plastic bumpers to their vehicles years ago. A-Safe decided to use the same principle for their products, with outstanding results.

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Three decades of safety and containment solutions Spill Station is celebrating 30 years of providing environment, health and safety solutions to government and industry in Australia and around the world. Current CEO Bruce Cartwright founded the company in 1983, which was then known as Corrosion Concepts. The company supplied supplied chemical treatments such as rust prevention and fabric protection to Australian Defence Force (ADF). Experiences with chemical and liquid spills in the company led it to look at formulating a uniform spill response system for the workplace. After extensive field testing with the ADF, Bruce Cartwright launched the world’s first mobile bin spill kit. According to Nathan

The services enhance safety in a range of equipment and structures, including cranes and draglines. Cartwright, the current managing director, the company has grown by keeping up with changing demands. “There have been constant changes in environment,

health and safety legislation and regulation over the last 30 years,” Cartwright said. “This dynamic regulatory environment has seen the range of solutions supplied by

Spill Station Australia expand to meet the demands of industry both in Australia and internationally.” Now, Spill Station Australia provides a comprehensive range of products, including safety showers and eyewash equipment designed to work in all climates and even where mains water supply is unavailable or overheated. Their range of secondary containment equipment is constructed to ensure safe and compliant storage of bottles, drums and tanks from 1 litre to 20,000 litres. in addition to spill response kits, Spill Station also provide complete spill kit training programs and equipment maintenance solutions to ensure workplaces are ready to respond to any event. Spill Station, 1300 664 266 www.spillstation.com.au

Expanded distribution for conveyor brakes COREMO Ocmea has expanded its bulk handling expertise in Australia, with Australian Brake Controls (ABC) now distributing its products. Coremo Ocmea has more than 50 years experience in manufacturing brakes and clutches for industrial marine, oil and gas, mining and theatrical stage applications, with its products featuring in robust and reliable precision equipment ranging from conveyors, packaging lines and mining draglines to lifting systems, tension controls and hoists. ABC Industrial Brakes Division Engineer and Designer, Mr Gerry Lewis, says a major product line to benefit from Australian Brake Control’s complete engineered braking solutions will be Coremo hydraulic spring-applied failsafe brakes, used in bulk material conveyors on main drives, pulleys and take-up winches. “Coremo hydraulic spring-applied brakes are robustly protected against corrosion in the most extreme resources environments, yet supply high braking force within a very compact width of the brake body to ensure easy installation, even when space is limited,” said Mr Lewis.

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Dragline braking solutions from Australian Brake Controls now incorporate the Coremo pneumatic spring-applied caliper brakes. Replacement of main wear parts such as pads, seals, springs is quick and easy. The braking load is not transmitted to the piston and seals, reducing wear and ensuring long life for these components. Reliability is further enhanced by proximity switches and pad wear indicators to ensure

proper monitoring of the brake. The friction pad surface is properly sized to ensure high heat dissipation in gradual stops of the conveyor, increasing life expectancy. As a result of the collaboration between the two companies, dragline braking solutions from Australian Brake Controls now incorporate the Coremo E4N-BP pneumatic spring-applied caliper brakes. The E calliper minimises backlash and maximises vibration dampening properties. The castings and steel components are strongly protected against corrosion, enhancing durability, while the adjustable gap between pads allows adequate end play of the motor shaft, enhancing reliability. The 4N-BP thruster supplies high braking force, with multiple springs. Its pneumatic release pressure is low, conforming with typical mining working conditions. The weight of the thruster can be easily balanced to allow the installation of the brake in any position around the disc.

Australian Brake Controls, 02 9604 3388 www.austbrake.com.au

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Maintenance and repair services ensure safety HydratigHt says cranes, draglines and structures subject to heavy lifts and loads can be made safer with its new heat treatment, machining and precision bolting services. the services – including heat treatment and machining of crawler crane slew ring beds during maintenance and replacement – incorporate the company’s latest in-situ heat treatment processes to enhance the strength, safety and The services enhance safety in a range of equipment and structures, durability of welded materials including cranes and draglines. handling structures. Services for cranes and other tolerance can all dramatically milling and boring bars, bolted structures also include affect the residual load in a Hydratight fabrication and ultrasonic testing of all slew bolt after force has been maintenance services include ring bolts for optimised safety applied. its Ultrasonic Bolt pipe cutting and beveling, and reliability. Load Measurement service grinding, end prepping according to Hydratight, provides assurance for all and portable heat treating. variables such as friction, critical applications. the tools are available for A D _ S F E L E MA R _ 1 3 . p d f Pa ge 1 3 1 / 0 1 / 1 3 , 1 1 : 1 9 AM temperature and machining in addition to portable sale, rental or service with

Hydratight technicians. Hydratight services for mining equipment – including cranes, draglines and heavy bolted structures – also encompass comprehensive ranges of heavy lifting technologies and advanced ranges of controlled bolting torque and tension technologies that ensure even and precise fasting of bolts in structures under load. Hydratight heavy lift systems employed in lifting gantries are used on-site to support equipment access for service repair, including such applications as the separation of the body from the tracks on hydraulic excavators for slew ring bed machining. Hydratight, 08 9353 1659 www.hydratight.com

Security storage units ActisAfe has released security storage units for secure item storagein industrial workplaces. the security units are supplied with a hanging storage facility which uses electric roller shutters to safely contain its contents, as well as heavy-duty lockable draws to carry ancillary items. Made from heavy-duty steel, these security storage units have a tough and durable powder coated finish to ensure a long lifespan even under harsh conditions and rough treatment. Because the units are supplied in a standardised configuration, they can be placed side-by-side space efficiently. these units can be used personnel to maintain self-control of all personal belongings, or indeed they can also be used by industries product that is best stored in a hanging configuration to protect it against pilfering. Units can either fit flush on

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The security storage units have a tough and durable powder coated finish to ensure a long lifespan. the floor, be supplied with legs or rollers, or be placed on pallets or skids for the convenience of the end-user. these security storage units can be supplied in specific colours for those companies wishing to colour-code according to their own corporate requirements.

Actisafe, 1300 852 397 www.actisafe.com.au

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Remote diagnostics tool for compressed air

OGE has released the airstatus, a new remote diagnostics tool which increases safety and transparency in compressed air production and all associated components. The airstatus tool helps prevent expensive service technician call-outs and maintains the high-level performance and efficiency of the compressed air station. With airstatus, users have control over up to 32 components from anywhere in the world. Process data such as status, maintenance messages, temperatures and pressures are directly transmitted and displayed, making airstatus a powerful remote diagnostics tool. Users can identify, analyse and react immediately to fault messages on their own computer or smartphone, considerably reducing the time needed to rectify faults. The monitoring facility is commissioned via a ModbusScan to detect each of the compressors and components. The system data communication is processed in real-time via GSM/GPRS or a LAN connection. Users can view data in the BOGE airstatus web portal or in the BOGE airstatus APP. It is possible to define limits which trigger alarm by email or SMS if they are exceeded or undercut. BOGE offers five different packages with successively advanced features. These range from the “local monitoring” package with hardware, web portal use and APP, to the mobile monitoring package with an additional SIM card right up to a premium monitoring package. The premium maintenance provides BOGE customers with both full transparency through the BOGE airstatus web portal and APP and also a maintenance contract which includes full system monitoring and maintenance. The “proactive maintenance” package, too, provides customers with a maintenance service. BOGE Compressors (Australia), 03 5940 3266 www.boge.net.au

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Users can identify, analyse and react immediately to fault messages on their own computer or smartphone.

Chip vac system cleans up EXAIR, distributed by Compressed Air Australia, has introduced a 205L Premium Chip Vac System which quickly and easily cleans chips or other dry materials from fixtures, floors and work surfaces. The model 6393-205 System includes the Chip Vac, lever lock drum lid, shutoff valve, filter bag, drum dolly, static resistant hose, heavy duty aluminium tools, 6.1m air hose, tool holder and quick connect fittings. The Chip Vac can be easily moved from drum to drum to keep different materials separate for recycling. Dusty materials, such as absorbents, are trapped by the 0.1 micron filter bag to keep the surrounding area clean. The Chip Vac is compressed air powered and attaches to an ordinary open-top drum. It is quiet at 77 dBA, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. There are no motors or impellers to clog or wear out.

The system quickly and easily cleans chips or other dry materials from fixtures, floors and work surfaces. It is covered by a five year warranty.

Compressed Air Australia, 1300 787 688 www.caasafety.com.au

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Gas welding hose reels ReCoila has developed a reel for gas welding that will increase safety levels for maintenance teams. When gas welding hoses are stored by wrapping them around bottles or trolleys it can create a potential fire risk. ReCoila’s Gen iii oa, oP, P and a Series hose reels provide a safer operating environment and extend the lifespan of welding hoses. The Gen iii Series hose reels are a compact solution for gas welding, cutting and shielding processes. The units have a unique spring rewind latching system, a tough impact and corrosion resistant outer shell encasing either 8 or 15 metres of 6mm iD twin oxygen and acetylene or oxygen and propane hose. an external swivel design on the oxygen and fuel gas reels provides added safety, and makes o-ring replacement easier. Models to suit Propane and argon are also available with 15 or 20m of hose. The reels come with UNF fittings as standard, with BSP, JiS, and other thread sizes available on request. Hose design specifications are available to meet international standards such as eN599. all fuel and oxygen gas swivels are leak tested at 1.4psi low pressure test and 140psi high pressure test. Hose options are single and twin 6mm and 10mm. Gen iii reels are provided with up to a

The hose reels create a safer operating environment, and extend the life of the hoses. five year warranty, quality ‘finished edge’ spring steel strip, full flow swivels and fluid paths, positive crimp hose fittings and an all position positive latching system. They are tough, impact, corrosion resistant and UV stabilised polypropylene with anti static and flame retardants and a unique ratchet tensioning system. They also have a heavy duty wall

mounting swivel system, replaceable protective mouth guard, large side covers for easy access in servicing and maintenance routines, unique service locking pin port for added safety, a two part fully adjustable bumper, detailed operation and service manual and an easy-mount drill hole pattern supplied. ReCoila, 02 9621 8988 www.recoila.com.au

Redundancy module AutomAted Control and FeAS have introduced the RZm01-30 Redundancy module for critical power supply applications that cannot tolerate a power failure under any circumstances. the RZm01-30 has been designed with an integrated and additional cooling element and reverse voltage protection as an additional safeguard. the Redundancy module is vibration proof and epoxy resin casted to ensure reliability, even in the harshest of environments. the Redundancy module RZm01-30 provides simple dIN rail mounting and it conforms to emC and low voltage directives. the device’s voltage range is 5.0-50 VdC, input current is 2x 15 A, and output current is 1x 30 A. It is safety certified to Vde, eN, uL, CSA the unit operates in temperatures between -40°C and +80°C, and mounts on rails according to dIN 46277. Automated Control, 02 4964 4022 www.automatedcontrol.com.au

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