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SAFETY SOLUTIONS APRIL/MAY 2013
CONTENTS 4
Construction design can minimise risks
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Spotlight on safety software
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Development of Australian Standard for single point anchors
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What’s the answer to the stress epidemic?
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Resources
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In my opinion
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CONSTRUCTION DESIGN CAN MINIMISE RISKS One of the best ways to prevent and control occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities is to design out or minimise hazards and risks early in the design process. Prevention through design (PtD) is an engineering initiative, which was launched in the US by NIOSH, that attempts to mitigate hazards in the construction sector in the design stage. The concept has been around a while, but there are still some barriers to its adoption globally.
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in 2007, which included management requirements for effective safety risk reduction at all stages in the project process - planning, design, construction and commissioning. The voluntary guide suggests that construction clients should ensure that they engage a designer who has a demonstrated understanding and awareness of safety risk management appropriate to the project requirements.
What are the barriers? There are good reasons for implementing PtD in construction design. According to American Institute of Architects’ reports, design decisions have a direct impact on the wellbeing of builders, building maintainers and, of course, the building occupants. Some analysis reports have also identified design as a causal factor in a number of fatalities and injuries in the construction industry. So what are the barriers? During the ASCE Annual Civil Engineering Conference, which was held in Canada in October 2012, John Gambatest, Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University, gave a presentation on the global growth of the PtD concept. He identified many barriers to implementing PtD, including contractual separation of design and construction, cost and time requirement to implement PtD, unclear authority and responsibility for PtD, lack of knowledge of how to design for safety and competing priorities of safety versus cost schedules. A report titled Emerging Trends - Constructability through Design Review & Collaboration by Jason Edic and Gary Cunningham said the effort to justify the added expense of safety is sometimes a half-hearted one and the compromises that are based on dollars during construction can translate into compromises of safety for workers. Advocating safety during design of construction projects should be a primary consideration, not a secondary one, to ensure the lives and wellbeing of the people that build, maintain and occupy the facilities are not at risk. Design features that result in hazardous conditions during construction or for the life of a building can be identified during design review if systems exist that formalise the design review process related to safety.
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here has been global growth in the recognition of prevention through design (PtD) as a cost-effective means to enhance occupational safety and health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the US has defined PtD as addressing workplace health and safety needs in the design process to minimise the work-related hazards and risks associated with the construction, manufacture, use, maintenance and disposal of facilities, materials and equipment. According to NIOSH, the UK began requiring construction companies, project owners and architects to address safety and health during the design phase of projects back in 1994, and companies there have responded with positive changes in management practices to comply with the regulations. Design firms there have provided certain architects with construction and workplace safety training in order for them to meet the requirements of this legislation. While many US companies openly support PtD concepts, no such requirement exists, but applying the principles of designer involvement in the wellbeing of constructors and maintainers can still be accomplished. The construction industry in Australia has made some significant improvements to its OHS performance in recent years in response to the SafeWork Australia National Strategy 2002-2012 which set ‘eliminating hazards at the design stage’ as one of five national priorities. There has been up to a 36% decrease nationally over this period in the incidence rate of serious injury within all sectors of the construction industry. The Australian National Strategy included the adoption of safer approaches across the life cycle of the product of process, the raising of awareness of the importance of safe design among the design professions, clients and community, more systematic and cooperative application of risk management principles by designers, clients and others, and the integration of safe design considerations in procurement. The ‘Safer Construction’ project, which was commissioned by Engineers Australia and funded by the Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, established the ‘Guide to Best Practice for Safer Construction’
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CONSTRUCTION
THERE ARE GOOD REASONS FOR IMPLEMENTING PTD IN CONSTRUCTION DESIGN. ACCORDING TO AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS’ REPORTS, DESIGN DECISIONS HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE WELLBEING OF BUILDERS, BUILDING MAINTAINERS AND, OF COURSE, THE BUILDING OCCUPANTS. SOME ANALYSIS REPORTS HAVE ALSO IDENTIFIED DESIGN AS A CAUSAL FACTOR IN A NUMBER OF FATALITIES AND INJURIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
A new approach Deborah Young-Corbett is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech and she has been working in the PtD field for some time. She suggests a new approach in her review of the industry’s safety procedures in 2012 which has identified strategies for the construction industry to use to improve its health records. Young-Corbett provides evidence in her assessment of the industry of a ‘gap’ in the PtD initiative that does not address the approaches to ‘occupational health hazard control’, with the key word being ‘health’. These “health risks arise when workers are exposed to chemical, biological or energetic hazards that might lead to various illnesses or fatalities”, Young-Corbett said. For example, additional changes in tool selection in masonry could alleviate much of the health risks, according to Young-Corbett. With a masonry operation, a key issue is to reduce the silica dust produced when sawing. Now that wet methods are available for hand-operated grinders used for surface finishing and cutting slots, these devices can keep operators’ exposures to silica below Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) limits, she noted. Construction supervisors should also be advocating hand-operated surface grinders that are made with better vacuum dust collection systems, also reducing an operator’s exposure to silica. In roofing, the workers’ exposure to asphalt fumes and vapours can lead to both acute and chronic effects. Lung cancer is at
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an elevated risk for asphalt roofers. But, as Young-Corbett argued in her paper, delivery of hot asphalt to a job site via a tanker eliminates the on-site kettle operation for handling and heating the asphalt, and makes a difference to the health of the worker. Similar relatively simple changes in the practice of welding can also make an impact in the decline of health-related problems. The use of local exhaust ventilation systems can prevent worker exposure to metal fumes during welding, Young-Corbett wrote in her article in the Journal of Civil Engineering and Management. In general, Young-Corbett said there are still needs for designs for better tools or materials, but in other cases, “effective tools exist but are not widely adopted within
the industry … there is a need to elucidate the barriers to PtD adoption and to identify strategies for improved diffusion within the construction industry”. Several of the research endeavours of Young-Corbett's laboratory have been in the realm of PtD. A NIOSH-sponsored research project, entitled Dust-control Usage: Strategic Technology Intervention (DUSTI), developed new equipment design solutions for dust control in construction and an intervention for improving adoption rates within the industry. In a project sponsored by the National Science Foundation, a computing system was developed for sensing construction worker exposure to carbon monoxide and wirelessly summoning assistance in the event of overexposure.
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However, safety professionals must have the design review knowledge and designers need occupational safety knowledge in order for this process to work effectively. The report says a decision to place mechanical equipment on a roof should not be made without a safety professional being part of the process. Design elements such as elevators, stairways and fixed ladders should not be considered without input from a safety professional. A discussion on walking and working surfaces would benefit from the inclusion of a safety professional.
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LED safety vest Roobuck, a Sydney-based industrial supplier, has released an AS/NZS 4602.1 compliant LED safety vest. The company has been importing LED safety vests for two years; however, none of the current LED safety vests comply with Australian Hi-Viz standard because of the structures. It solved the standard compliant problem by employing specially designed flexible electrical cable, PCB mounting LEDs and a waterproof battery box to make it robust in IP67 protection. It is also designed in intrinsic safety and will be certified in IECEx for underground coal mine and petrochemical applications.
Safety management software The Matrixx SafeWorks Digital Pen and Tablet HSE Management software is a cloud-based software solution that is designed to give safety managers and their staff the tools to complete, manage and store safety forms from anywhere in the world. SafeWorks allows users to complete: take 5s, hazard reports, prestart checklists, surveys, inspections, JSEAs, work permits, registers, audits and more, using either an iPad, Android phone or tablet or using a digital pen and paper. Once a form has been completed using one of the devices, the form data is then transferred via 448-bit encryption to the secure SafeWorks web portal. In the portal, users can view, edit and archive the forms and also gain in-depth insights from the system’s reporting functionality.
Glass N Hi-Viz garments are intended to provide the wearer with high visibility at night when viewed under retroreflected light, such as by drivers of vehicles. Such a warning signal
The SafeWorks’ system is built on a software as a service (SaaS), on demand platform and can be deployed anywhere in the world.
completely relies on incoming light. This vest generates an
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in a completely dark environment. It is powered by two AA batteries, providing 200 h operation for 100-300 m range. Roobuck Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T061
Foam antibacterial handwash
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product manufacturers, agriculture, pharmaceutical industries, veterinary services and cleanrooms. Features include bound seams, elasticised wrists and ankles, three panel hood, finger loops, two-way zipper and resealable front zip flap.
properties to remove both visible food contamination and invisible microorganisms. Non-toxic and non-irritating to skin, it does not induce microbial resistance. Unlike all other antimicrobial actives, hydrogen peroxide
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THE NEW WB 34 SERIES. A GIANT LEAP IN PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT. The WB 34 Series is one of the lightest work boots we’ve ever made. But it isn’t light on features. It’s packed with innovations like the NATUREform® steel safety toecap, advanced heat, acid and split-resistant sole, the unique COMFORTcushion® impact absorption system and the new breathable Aegis† antibacterial technology embedded in the lining and the footbed. So, wherever your work takes you, you’ll find it’s the ultimate blend of safety and comfort. Discover more at your nearest retailer or at oliver.com.au †AEGIS Microbe Shield® Technology © 2013 Microban International
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Lightweight safety footwear The Oliver WB 34 Series is a lightweight footwear range which comes with 16 different style choices to suit various vocations and workplace conditions. The GRIPthane Dual Density Polyurethane sole combines a hard-wearing outer sole for tough workplace environments with a soft shock-absorbing low-density midsole.
Pandemic kit
With the softer midsole extending deep into the cleat it ex-
The Pandemic Emergency Response kit is suitable for use during a
tends the surface grip but provides cushioning to absorb shocks
pandemic influenza outbreak. Each kit is clearly labelled 'Emergency
delivered by rough conditions underfoot. The range exceeds the
Use Only' to prevent everyday use and has a five-year shelf life. The
slip requirements of industry standards AS/NZS 2210.3:2009
kit is designed to cater for the individual for six weeks of all-day usage
and EN ISO 20345:2011 and features the Oliver Comfortcushion
and the contents and quantities were derived following two years of
Impact Absorption System which reduces foot, leg and lower
research during the swine flu period.
back fatigue for the wearer.
Each pandemic kit contains: 175 individually packaged respirators,
All lace-up styles in the series are fully lined and treated with
safety spectacles, seven bottles of hand-sanitising gel, 175 alcohol-
the Aegis Microbe Shield Technology which is an antimicrobial
based wipes, an emergency-use only carry bag, instruction booklet
solution that controls bacteria that create odour, stains and
and a pandemic-style P2 respirator. The contents of the kit comply
product deterioration.
with AS/NZS 1716:2003.
Perforated air channels on the footbed promote natural airflow
When previous pandemics such as avian and swine flu have
to the feet and safety protection is achieved by the Natureform
occurred, respirators have been in short supply worldwide, so it makes
steel-toe cap with its traditional wider Oliver shape and a latex
sense to be prepared to protect your workforce and business.
cushion liner to ensure that toes do not make contact with the cap.
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Work podium The MKI AcroSafe Podium provides a safe platform when working near a live edge. It is suitable for platform heights of 670 and 960 cm and 1.2 m and features guardrail frames fitted at the stair end which can be used as a handrail and act as fall protection when on the stairs. Telescopic props fitted with the AcroSafe frame can fit into the centre uprights and offer protection against tilt in any direction. The frame will also block accidental entry onto the platform. The unit is light and easy to manoeuvre and folds up for easy transportation. Made from aluminium, it requires no tools to assemble - simply use wing nuts and hand tighten couplers. USAFE Platforms Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T493
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Small-diameter lockouts Master Lock has launched a range of safety padlocks, hasps and lockout cables designed to fit smaller-diameter lockout points. Designed for lockout/tagout, the S31 safety padlock has a durable non-conductive Zenex lock body and a 4.76 mm marine-grade 316 stainless steel shackle. Available in nine colours, the lightweight safety padlock is easy to carry and comes with a weather-tough cover designed to keep out dust, dirt and grime. It also performs well in extreme conditions with a temperature rating range of -46 to +177째C and the ability to withstand harsh chemicals and corrosion. When work is being undertaken by more than one employee, it is vital that a lockout hasp is used. In response to industry needs, the company has developed the S430 and S431 hasps to fit smaller lockout points. The S430 is a compact, lightweight lockout hasp that has a 4 mm diameter steel shackle to fit these applications. The S430 has a plastic body that closes like a book and accepts two lockout hasps. The S431 is suitable for highly corrosive environments as it is constructed from marine-grade 316 stainless steel. The S806 is a multipoint lockout solution that measures 4 x 1.8 mm. To use,
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The ATEX and IECEx certified, second-generation Beamex
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MC2-IS intrinsically safe multifunction calibrator is a
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in explosive environments. Compared to the first generation, there is an updated display with an LED backlight for improved display visibility in various environments. An intrinsically safe calibrator is designed to be incapable of causing ignition in the surrounding environment, which may have flammable materials, such as gases, vapours or combustible dust in it. They can be used in potentially explosive environments, such as oil refineries, rigs and processing plants, gas pipelines and distribution centres, petrochemical and chemical plants, as well as in pharmaceutical plants.
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identification.
connection. The device is avail-
As with the previous generation, the calibrator has
able with either 21 mm snaphooks
capabilities for calibrating pressure, temperature and electrical signals, and it connects to almost 20 available external pressure modules.
or 65 mm scaffold hooks. Other features include: patent-pending ARCA Harness Connection which connects in seconds; RFID enabled, which allows for easy tracking of device;
It is a compact-sized, lightweight portable calibrator
maximum arrest distance is 1.1 m, making it suitable for use in low clearance
with a multilingual interface and a complete numerical
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keyboard.
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Mongrel SP >S Work Boots that punch way above their weight The Mongrels SP>S range is designed for those with jobs that require all the comfort and safety features of regular work boots but in a lightweight package like courier drivers or those working in warehouses or some retail situations. For SP>S our Mongrel designers borrowed great ideas from Sports shoe technology and added a lightweight aluminium toe cap and long lasting but lightweight duo colour TPU/PU sole and included all the important safety and comfort features of Mongrel Boots. So if you’re on your feet all day but, don’t need a boot made for rugged conditions, check out our Mongrels SP>S range. The latest addition is the black leather SP>S 360 020 featured above. For more information – visit mongrelboots.com.au or see your local work wear specialist.
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SPOTLIGHT ON SAFETY SOFTWARE Tanya Bose*, CRSP
What is safety software and why is it important?
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HS data is a powerful force to influence positive change in the workplace. Insights gained from OHS data lead to process and performance improvements that can positively impact overall health and safety as well as the organisation’s bottom line. However, these outcomes will only be realised if the OHS data is easily accessible, can be analysed quickly and can be converted into meaningful and actionable information. Currently, many organisations use simple data collection methods to capture and communicate their OHS data (ranging from pen and paper to spreadsheets, memos, Access databases and legacy systems). These methods are fine for gathering rudimentary data, but for more complex information gathering and analysis, they simply aren’t enough. Most OHS managers will attest to spending hours, if not days, attempting to run basic reports, leaving them without any time or resources to run more insightful ‘big picture’ data. For organisations to truly be proactive in their approach to safety, they need to be serious about how safety data is being managed. That’s where safety software comes in. A good automated safety software solution provides organisations with a complete toolset to not only capture detailed safety information, but to manipulate that information in useful ways through reports, graphs and metrics - and help drive performance
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improvements. It offers the ability to streamline processes across the organisation so that information is tracked and managed in a consistent fashion. Furthermore, automated business processes will ensure that no information is lost and that actions are followed up on in a timely manner. Take the example of safety culture - one of the more elusive concepts in safety. One way to improve safety culture is through evaluating how effective you are at finding and fixing problems over time.
Example: Using software to measure and improve safety culture OHS professionals will be hard pressed to effectively measure finding and fixing with a piecemeal, simple data management system. To gain useful insights, they’ll need a powerful, flexible and robust solution. Below, three components of good finding and fixing are outlined. The role of an automated safety software system in each of these components is discussed in detail.
Understanding the healthy balance It is important for an organisation to balance its tendency to find problems with its ability to fix them. If the scales are tipped too much one way or the other, it will have an impact on safety culture. Too much emphasis on finding problems is often an issue if there aren’t the resources in place to fix them. Not enough emphasis on
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As an example, here are some of the benefits of using software for a hazard identification process: • Standardises the collection, storage and retrieval of hazard information. • Allows anonymous reporting of incidents from stand-alone kiosks; this can kickstart the incident investigation process in the main database. • Conducts causal analysis of the hazard so preventative or systemwide actions can be considered along with more immediate corrective actions. • Automates email notifications to assign and follow up on corrective actions. • Generates reports to monitor completion statuses and ensure fixes don’t fall through the cracks.
Effectively prioritising actions based on risk Using a safety software system, hazards can be prioritised to ensure resources are used to fix highest risks first. You’ll be able to generate reports that feed into your own standard reporting methods, making it easy for you to communicate risk information to your team. With a good automated system, you’ll be able to: • Compare all data at once, within one system, instead of comparing inputs that come from across different systems and formats. • Sort and group risks as needed in order to identify and list risks by area, department, time frame, hazard type, etc. • Use a dashboard to highlight the reports that are important for your specific business - an effective reminder that keeps priorities front and centre. •Self-reporting kiosks •Reporting to supervisor •Recorded by supervisor
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Hazard
finding hazards is also an issue and likely indicates that problems are flying under the radar. Understanding the finding and fixing balance requires reliable information on inputs and outputs. A comprehensive safety software system enables you to extract information about how healthy your balance is. Below are some key metrics that a software solution can track. Metrics used to assess balance Inputs
Outputs
• # of items found at each risk level • # of audits performed vs targets • # of audits by area, auditor, and/ or topic • # of safety observations
• How long items took to fix • # of open/overdue corrective actions • # of open/overdue corrective actions by area • Total # of safety corrective actions by area, time range, etc.
Standardising an effective hazard identification and correction process Most large organisations use various methods to identify hazards, including incident investigations, audits, inspections and suggestion programs. However, the data collected is often stored in different places and in multiple formats, leading to poor data integrity and inconsistent business processes. Safety software streamlines your processes.
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Incident reported/ hazard identified
•Automatic emails to assign actions •Automated approval hierarchy •Actions recorded •Reports to monitor completion
Causal analysis performed
Corrective actions assigned/ monitored
Hazard fixed
•Employee statement •Root cause analysis •Investigation process
Conclusion Upgrading to a safety software system can seem daunting at first but the benefits are many. Not only can organisations improve the capture of everyday data, but they can begin to move towards a proactive approach to safety. One significant benefit is the ability to measure and improve safety culture, which cannot be done without a sophisticated data management system in place. With excerpts from ‘How to Measure (and Improve) Safety Culture’ by John Easton of Medgate Inc.
*Tanya Bose, General Manager of Medgate Australia, has over seven years of experience in the occupational health and environmental safety field, is a Certified Registered Safety Professional and has worked as a Senior Client Service Consultant for Medgate for clients from a wide range of industries.
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CASE STUDY
Fire protection for coal export terminal Wormald has installed a comprehensive fire protection solution as part of expansion works at Newcastle’s coal export terminal. The terminal, which is located on Kooragang Island, is operated by the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG). The facility has undergone a significant expansion project which increases the export capacity to 53 million tonnes per year. The fire protection requirements consisted of a range of fire protection equipment including fire hydrants and fire hose reels, as
well as fire detection and suppression systems located at the wharf, dump station and stockpile areas. The fire sprinkler and deluge systems installed at the site were particularly suitable for mining sites and hazardous environments where fires can spread very quickly or where valuable equipment surrounding the fire needs to be cooled. Wormald also deployed a comprehensive fire detection and Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS). The EWIS is suitable in situations where mass notification is required and can facilitate the orderly evacuation of the site in the event of an emergency. The Sapphire gaseous fire suppression system installed in key asset locations on site is designed to suppress the fire quickly, ensuring fire damage and interruptions to operations are kept to a minimum. Sapphire systems are designed for use in areas that house sensitive equipment. As part of the contract, Wormald was also responsible for stockpile dust suppression and dump station ventilation systems on site. The export coal terminal expansion involved the installation of a new rail unloading facility and rail sidings, an additional stacker/reclaimer and stockyards, additional conveyors and sample stations as well as an additional ship loader. It is expected that the development will continue to generate strong economic benefits for the Hunter region and the rest of New South Wales. Wormald (Tyco/Fire & Security) Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T495
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against shock but also mechanical and thermal risks. The
Available is a range of Mosaic modules that allow the connection of remote I/O system expansions via MSC bus. This range is suitable for the interconnection of the safety functions of more machinery on a single production line. The units can be connected in series or in a tree network, with the maximum number of expansion units being five. All modules are also designed for use within a range of industrial IP protocols including ethernet, DeviceNet, ProfiNet and Profibus. The following modules are available: MCT1 - one connection interface - to install at the end or at the beginning of the network; MCT2 - two connections interface (one input and one output) - used as passing through or as tree network connections. The MCTs are interconnected using the RS485 type
gloves are suitable for a variety of industrial applications. A new impact protection feature is now available in the range of high-performance Taeki5 protective gloves. High cut and heat protection combined with high dexterity and impact protection provide a high level of protection for the toughest application. The gloves are certified against both EN388 and EN407 European standards. Taeki5, Hand Arm Body Protection Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T531
shielded cable four wires plus shield, allowing up to 100 m per each connection. Treotham Automation Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/R724
Push-button cover The Master Lock Push Button Cover can be simply installed over a switch or button while machinery is being serviced or maintained, eliminating the risk of someone accidentally restarting the machinery during this process. Designed to accommodate buttons 50 mm diameter and 45 mm tall, the covers are versatile and durable. The push-button covers are designed to be used with a Master Lock Zenex safety padlock. Mayo Hardware Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T344
Sugar-free electrolyte replacement drink powder Sqwincher has created Sugar Free Sqwincher 5 L Powder. The powder not only hydrates workers but ensures they are not consuming excessive amounts of sugar. The powder mixes directly into a 5 L cooler making it readily available for workers to stay hydrated. Two packets can also mix to an 11 L cooler, four packets can mix to a 20 L cooler and eight packets mix for a 40 L cooler. The electrolyte replacement drink is scientifically formulated to safely replace mineral salts, replenish fluids and sugars at optimal absorption rates which are depleted as a result of dehydration or through physical exertion. It prevents or reduces the severity of heat stress disorders and provides a supplemental source of energy plus quenches thirst. Containing important electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, the powder contains carbohydrates for extra energy and water for hydration. Pryme Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T189
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Introducing the Speedtent range. Now available from Pathtech. NEW
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Compact infrared temperature sensor with integrated display Temperatures up to 1350°C can be easily measured with the infrared temperature sensor from ifm efector. It is also equipped with an integrated display and operating unit. Easy push-button programming ensures quick use and the sensor features scratchresistant precision lenses for minimum sensitivity to scattered light. Infrared temperature measurement is used where temperatures can only be measured indirectly, that means without contact. The reason for this can, for example, be a high temperature of the object. The sensors detect infrared radiation emitted and converts it to an output signal. If the detected temperature is above the set switching threshold, the switching output is set and the switching status of the LED is displayed. The switching thresholds and output configurations can be set and reproduced by means of the button and the display. Clearly visible LEDs always indicate the switching status. During operation the display shows the current measured value percent. All three types have a high-quality precision lens which is a prerequisite for precise switching. The lens withstands rough environments, for example, in steelworks. ifm efector pty ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T232
Respirator kits 3M has replaced its previous three respirator kits with a range of six half-face respirator kits. These respirator starter kits are designed to provide respiratory protection against a range of applications, from paint spraying to sanding, chemical handling or welding. In addition to the half-face respirator, all kits include a pair of filters, earplugs, respirator cleaning wipes and a respiratory protection guide. To avoid moisture and contaminant exposure, the respirator and kit accessories are stored in a sealable storage container. The welding respirator kit 7528, GP2 and the spraying respirator kit 7551, A1P2 include a medium-size, half-face respirator 7500 with Cool Flow valve and soft silicone material. The respirator is suitable for working in hot and humid conditions or during prolonged use. The half-face respirator 6000 is included in the other four kits: welding respirator kit, 6228, GP2; spraying respirator kit 6251, A1P2; multigas respirator kit 6259, A1B1E1K1P2; dust/particle respirator kit 6225, P2. 3M Personal Safety Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/S464
Personal dosimeter The Quietdose Personal Dosimeter, from Howard Leight by Honeywell, is suitable for any workplace hearing conservation program. The device is designed to deal with hazardous noise problems before it occurs. It is an ‘in-ear’ dosimetry device that measures the noise that workers hear accurately and in real time. The dosimeter measures the noise hitting the wearer’s eardrum. It is essentially a hearing protector that measures itself. The data allows supervisors to respond when an alarm is activated if the worker is getting close to the safe noise limit. It measures the ‘dose’ of noise a worker is hearing over the course of the day and can be programmed to send an SMS or email alerting the supervisor if workers are being overexposed to noise. Honeywell Safety Products Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/R648
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Leak detector Bestech Australia has released the next generation of the Furness leak detector for inline production leak testing of automotive components, pharmaceutical products, safety pressure devices, plumbing fittings, gas appliances and medical equipment. The FC770 leak detector is a development of the FCO 750 instrument. It uses a flat diaphragm differential pressure transducer and the leak test specific spool type valve block with spool position monitoring. The full-colour graphical touch-screen display shows the image of the particular product to be leak tested. Automatic storage of test graphs and other data and test recipes, or preset test sequences, for up to 300 different products is also standard. Users can program the detector via its front panel, or with a laptop or PC via its RS232, RS485, USB or ethernet interface. All such interfaces are included as standard. The I/O for communication with external devices, such as PLCs and PCs, may also be programmed via the front panel touch screen, or externally via a computer. Programming software and detailed user guides are included on CD. Common with all other Furness leak testers, the instrument can be set up by the user to test with vacuum or positive pressure. The maximum negative pressure range is -100 kPa (0 kPa Absolute) and the maximum positive pressure range is 3 MPa (3000 kPa or 30 bar). Bestech Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/R519
Protective sleeve The Taeki5 50# series of high-performance protective sleeve is made from 100% Taeki5 fibre. Developed to protect arms and elbows against mechanical and thermal risks, the sleeves are suitable for a variety of industrial applications. The protective sleeves provide a high level of protection against cuts, snags, abrasions and heat. The series comes in a variety of constructions and fit perfectly on the arms to allow for free movement without compromising safety and performance. The sleeves are certified for both EN388 and EN407 European standards. Taeki5, Hand Arm Body Protection Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T530
Fall protection training and consulting services Capital Safety has launched its upgraded nationally recognised fall protection training and consulting services. The training in Australia is provided through its registered training organisation (RTO), with content specific to: height safety, confined space and industrial rescue. Capital Safety’s RTO continues to evolve with the upgrade of its training centre and the appointment of Ashley Campbell as its National Manager. Ashley comes to Capital Safety after more than a decade as a height safety and rescue specialist with a wealth of knowledge and commitment to height safety training. With a range of practical hands-on courses available, a full complement of fall protection training can be provided - from its one-day, entry-level course in height safety, through to its five-day intensive course covering the AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 recommended five levels of height safety training. All courses are designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to work competently at heights. The training can be customised to meet the needs of the particular trade or industry. All participants are provided with a detailed training manual, certificate and wallet card on completion of their training, along with all the necessary practical skills to keep themselves safe. The training can be conducted at Capital Safety’s fully equipped training facility in Silverwater, online, through a network of licensed national providers or at a company’s site. Capital Safety Group (Australia) Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T507
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Mining/utility bars A range of mining/utility bars from Narva is designed and assembled in Australia to provide a wide range of options for applications such as mining, councils and tradesmen’s vehicles. Catering for extreme conditions, the bars are manufactured from extruded aluminium that is black anodised and supplied with all stainless hardware and fittings. The extrusion is a two-piece design allowing easy access to the internal wiring harness for servicing existing or adding new components to the bar. All bars come complete with a 4 m wiring harness that is protected by a PVC tube and a 6 m heavy-duty nylon corrugated conduit harness is available as an optional accessory. Each bar is fitted with slimline, low current draw, multivoltage LED stop/tail/indicator lamps and supplementary reverse lamps each with virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lenses. Moulded end caps are fitted with waterproof metal toggle switches for the work lamps and all bars feature a conventional dual-voltage 97 dB reversing alarm. Entry-level bars are fitted with ‘Optimax’ rotating beacons with upgrade models offering ‘Pulse’ strobes or the low-profile LED light box. All have the option of additional heavy-duty work lamps. Twelve standard bars come in 1.2 m lengths; however, other lengths can be constructed to order on request and tailored to meet users’ specific requirements using an array of emergency products. Brown & Watson International Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/S488
Distributed frequency inverters SK 200E distributed frequency inverters from NORD Drivesystems feature several safety functions which, depending on the switching device, enable safe shutdown procedures in high-risk applications that comply with Category 4 or Performance Level e according to EN 13849-1. Conventional frequency inverters in this performance class prevent motors from restarting by disconnecting the voltage supply or the 24 V control supply. By contrast, SK 21xE and SK 23xE models
Thermal imaging camera The VarioCAMhr from Infratec is a high-resolution camera for high thermal imaging performance. It has a modular device concept which permits the camera equipment to be custom designed according to the user’s needs and enables the user to go for infrared thermography with a long-term perspective to upgrade the camera for universal use in varied areas. Thermographic images are displayed in an adjustable, high-resolution colour viewfinder which simultaneously provides an overview of the current measuring conditions. The camera has replaceable, fast rechargeable Li-Ion batteries and low power consumption which ensures a long working autonomy of the camera. It is provided with various detector formats and temperature measuring ranges, which can be extended. It comes with high-quality infrared lenses, powerful tools of the thermography software suite IRBIS 3 and a wide range of accessories. Fields of application include: preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and mechanical components; building thermography; inspection of facilities; inspection of power plants; control cabinet inspection; condition monitoring. SciTech Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T065
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feature a certified safe pulse blocking device as well as digital inputs for the ‘disable voltage’ and ‘quick stop’ functions. These enable Stop Category 1 (controlled motor braking in line with SIL1), followed by Safe Torque Off (SIL3-compliant) or Stop Category 0 (SIL3-compliant) according to EN 60204-1. Since the voltage supply is blocked without switching off the control or power electronics, the units remain on standby and are ready to be switched on without reinitialisation after the safety circuit is closed. In addition to high availability, the inverters’ safety technology provides more economic benefits: contactor components are not required and, since the safety functions are activated electronically, there is no need for regular maintenance or exchange of electromechanical contacts. NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/R644
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CASE STUDY
Device assists remote emergency shutdown at oil platform ENI Petroleum was able to use the NCS NET Concentrator System from Moore Industries to establish a direct, real-time communications link between its Devil’s Tower oil platform off the coast of Louisiana and drill ships operating more than 100 km away. The communications system assures that quick action can be taken in case of an emergency and reduces the risk of expensive shutdowns. Rising more than one mile above the sea bed in the Mississippi Canyon region of the Gulf of Mexico, the Devil’s Tower oil rig is operated by ENI, an Italian multinational oil and gas company. The Devil’s Tower platform is said to be one of the deepest production truss spars in the world, with ships performing drilling operations near subsea pipelines that transport oil and gas to and from the production platform. New federal regulations forced ENI to create a solution that would allow control room operators to communicate with the drill ships and initiate an emergency shutdown in case of a serious event such as a ‘dropped object’ impacting a submerged pipeline. The solution needed to be effective but avoid false shutdowns - a shutdown of one day costs $100,000 in lost production. ENI had previously used short-range radio links for communication but an expansion of operations took drill ships out of the range of this type of ‘over the horizon’ communications link. To meet its communications challenges, the company developed a system across its ethernet network using the NCS
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NET Concentrator System mounted on DIN rails. Using an ethernet interface module in the control rooms of the oil platform and drill ships, the drill ship operator can use a push-button switch to sound a klaxon horn at the oil platform control room to alert them of a potential threat. In addition, if communications are lost between the drill ship and the platform and human operators are not available to respond, a shutdown procedure is automatically triggered. “ENI needed a reliable, low-cost communications platform to meet new federal requirements and extend the range that their drill ships could operate safely,” said Moore Industries senior field application engineer Jim McConahay, P.E. “The NCS NET Concentrator System proved to be a flexible and dependable solution that allows ENI to maintain contact with drill ships and take quick action should any problems arise.” Moore Industries Pacific Inc Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/S264
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DEVELOPMENT OF AUSTRALIAN STANDARD
FOR SINGLE POINT ANCHORS
The Working at Height Association has funded the development of an Australia Standard for the manufacture and test of single point anchors through Standards Australia. Gordon Cadzow, Secretary, WAHA, provides all the background and progress of this standard and the critical next step to ensure properly functioning fall arrest systems.
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FALL PROTECTION
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hen the use of the hierarchy of control indicates that there are no options other than to conduct work at height, the use of personal fall protection equipment is the last form of protection against potential accidents. Each component within a fall protection system must be designed to manage the huge forces involved in arresting the fall of a person working at height and, together, they must work flawlessly to ensure the overall system is effective. Where a personal fall protection system is required, there are three key elements: 1. Full body, fall arrest rated, harness. 2. A fall arrest rated anchor system. 3. A shock absorbing connector to join the full body harness to the anchor system (usually a shock-absorbing lanyard or a selfretracting lifeline). Over the last 10 years, Australia has developed what is recognised as the world’s most comprehensive suite of standards covering personal fall protection equipment - known as the AS/NZS1891 suite of standards. The first three parts of the standard cover the product design and testing standards. The first of those covers harnesses and ancillary equipment (harnesses, lanyards, pole straps, etc), the second (which is in two sections) covers horizontal lifeline and rail systems while the third is directed at fall arrest devices (rope grabs, etc). Part 4 is directed at the users of the equipment and focuses on the selection, use and maintenance of fall arrest equipment certified to the design and testing standards.
Missing standard This suite of standards - while covering anchorages provided by movable horizontal and vertical lifeline and rail systems - fails to cover the widely used single point anchor, which is one of the critical items in a wide variety of personal fall arrest systems. This gap in the standards leaves a huge potential for risk for those working at height. The chain is literally only as strong as its weakest link and, currently, the lack of an Australian Standard covering the design and testing of single point anchors leaves a potentially weak link.
Developing the Australian Standard In 2011, the Working at Height Association (WAHA) raised this issue to the top of its agenda for action and the WAHA Technical Committee used ISO 14567 as a basis for the development of a proposed Australian Standard - making many changes to ensure the proposed new standard would align with the existing AS/NZS1891 suite of standards. The association also committed to the full funding cost for the development of the standard through the offices of Standards Australia. The standard was developed to define the design, manufacturing testing, marking, labelling and packaging requirements, as appropriate, of anchors in a variety of configurations from fixed anchors through to portable anchors (eg, tripods and davits). The manufacturing testing includes both static and dynamic testing to ensure the integrity of the anchor device itself and also specifically covers the testing of surface-mounted anchors to roof structures to ensure the fixing of the anchor to the roof structure is able to carry the test static and dynamic loads. While single point anchors for personnel attachment may be rated for limited free fall arrest (12 kN) or free fall arrest (15 kN), the standard states that as far as practicable all those anchors should be rated at 15 kN. Anchors for two-person use may be rated at 18 kN for limited free fall arrest and 21 kN for fall arrest but, again, should be tested as far as practicable to 21 kN.
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THE MANUFACTURING TESTING INCLUDES BOTH STATIC AND DYNAMIC TESTING TO ENSURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE ANCHOR DEVICE ITSELF AND ALSO SPECIFICALLY COVERS THE TESTING OF SURFACE-MOUNTED ANCHORS TO ROOF STRUCTURES TO ENSURE THE FIXING OF THE ANCHOR TO THE ROOF STRUCTURE IS ABLE TO CARRY THE TEST STATIC AND DYNAMIC LOADS.
Dynamic testing is specified using the free fall of a mass of 100 kg through 2Â m - in the same manner as Australian Standard testing of other fall arrest equipment. However, this standard is not intended to cover anchors which are designed to be fabricated or built as an integral part of a structure or plant - but the testing principles could be adapted for such applications. The standard will be applicable to anchor devices for use with product that conforms to the AS/NZS1891 series or the AS/NZS4488 series of standards. The draft standard document was developed by the Standards Committee during a number of meetings throughout 2012 and issued for public comment prior to Christmas that year. The committee has since reviewed all incoming public comment and made any agreed alterations or clarifications to the draft document. Currently, the document is in its very final editing stages and will be issued to the committee for ballot by early April and, if passed, published some two to three weeks later. It should be noted that while the new standard covers the manufacturing testing of single point anchors, it does not cover the use and application of those anchors.
Still to come There is still a requirement to cover issues such as the design of multiple, single point anchor systems (including access to, and egress from, those systems), anchor installation integrity testing as well as anchor inspection and recertification. These aspects are also considered critical to ensure properly functioning fall arrest systems. The WAHA Installer Category Group (comprising Full, Associate and Affiliate Members of WAHA, involved in the system design and installation activity) within the WAHA is now actively examining options to cover these essential aspects. Current thinking is that this will be done either through the development of an additional Australian Standard or through the development of an industry-based code of practice for anchor installation, testing and recertification. The alignment of Australian Standards for the design and testing of full body harnesses, the connecting shock-absorbing lanyard and the single-point anchor will be a major step forward in increasing the level of safety for those required to work at height and the Working at Height Association is proud to have made a significant contribution in the achievement of this outcome. Working at Height Association Ltd http://www.waha.org.au
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NEW PRODUCTS
LED for covert surveillance The infrared Oslon black SFH 4725S LED from Osram Opto Semiconductors has a wavelength of 940 nm, nearly invisible to the human eye and its black package reflects virtually no ambient light. Together with its optical output power of almost 1 W, this infrared LED is the suitable for covert surveillance applications. The compact infrared LED provides 940 nm light with a high optical output of 980 mW from an operating current of 1 A. Behind this performance is Nanostack technology, which enables two emission centres to be put into one chip, almost doubling the light output. The LED achieves a radiant intensity of 450 mW/sr at an emission angle of 90°, providing suitable illumination over the area being monitored. Radiant intensity (measured in mW per steradian) indicates the light output within a solid angle segment and defines the intensity of the light beam. The black package ensures that the component is completely concealed behind the camera lens. Features include: dimensions 3.85 x 3.85 x 2.29 mm; wavelength 940 nm; optical output 980 mW at 1 A; radiant intensity 450 mW/sr at 1 A; beam angle ±45°. RS Components Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T638
Carton handling device Lugging heavy cardboard boxes up to 18 kg in weight for deliveries, stock picking, handling or packing can now become a lesser injury risk with the release of the Solo Lift Pro. Released by Team Systems, the Solo Lift Pro is a single-handed box lifting aid that is suitable for couriers, factory and warehouse personnel. The lifting aid grabs the box using its trigger grip action and pin pads, enabling it to be carried singled handed. It also becomes a key handling aid for irregularly shaped containers that are hard to grip. Using the lifting aid, there is a reduction of spine, arm or shoulder loading, lower back pain, reduced lumbar bending or overstretching and a reduction of all the body movements that causes sprains or headaches as well as the many joint injuries which commonly flow from regular goods handling in the workplace. The aid includes a personal belt and holster that enables the unit to be readily accessible at all times. It has a trigger-type mechanism that simply latches onto both edges of a cardboard box or container giving a strong grip with minimal leverage. It forms a simple and secure grab motion without the need to bend, twist or turn. Team Systems (Vic) Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/S989
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Oral drug-testing device Medvet Oral7 has recently been independently certified as a neat oral-fluid drug-testing device in Australia. The device is suitable for oral drug-testing programs in safety-sensitive industries such as construction, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas. The on-site drug-testing device is simple and easy for employers to use. It can detect opiates, amphetamines, methamphetamines/MDMA, marijuana, cocaine, benzodiazepines from oral fluid within ten minutes. It is less intrusive for employees, and eliminates the need for special testing facilities or gender-specific staffing to supervise the process, which can be required for urine testing. The company has said that the testing process is 100% observable by the collection agency, which means it has less privacy issues and makes the results slightly more difficult to adulterate. The validation study of the Medvet Oral7 Oral Fluid Device provided by an independent NATA accredited AS 4760:2006 laboratory was reviewed and deemed appropriate as “fit-for-purpose� for testing oral fluid at the concentrations nominated in accordance with AS 4760:2006. Medvet Laboratories Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/S759
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CASE STUDY
Fatigue management for truck fleets As the new Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws have come in, there has been debate around safety issues and driving behaviour in the trucking industry. Although transport operators have renewed interest in safety and are starting to recognise that long working hours and night shifts can result in safety risks around fatigue, they had limited systems to help manage these risks. So it was a case of the right place at the right time for Navman’s strategic partnership with Transtech Driven to provide a driver fatigue management system. Ian Daniel, Vice President of Navman Wireless Asia Pacific, believes the transport industry is facing increased scrutiny by law enforcement, government and the general public and felt it made sense for Navman and Transtech to provide a solution. “Driver fatigue is one of the greatest safety risks the transport industry is currently tackling. This is why we have partnered with Transtech to provide an affordable yet effective solution for improving fatigue management practices.” Transtech’s Sentinel fatigue management system can be integrated into the Navman GPS fleet management solution, enabling businesses with vehicle fleets to better manage and monitor adherence to their driver fatigue policies. “The system includes all the information in regards to drivers, licence types, the types of vehicles that they have, etc. It is essentially an electronic work diary. Navman’s GPS information can integrate with Sentinel, so when the driver turns the key over and starts driving, the operators can tell if the driver is driving or taking a rest break,” said Daniel. The system works by alerting drivers when to pull over for a rest break. When a driver first hops into his vehicle, he or she has to log in to either an M-Nav or MDT console and identify whether he or she is working or resting. The data will then be exported to and processed by Sentinel, which will determine when the next rest break is due. Sentinel will then issue rest break alerts which appear on the console as a text message. Violation notices can also be issued to both the driver and the fleet manager, should the driver fail to stop for a rest break. “It can govern the driver hours, the OHS of their driver and push an alert two ways; to the driver to tell him he has got to take a break, and back to the operations person to tell them he either is or isn’t taking a break. It is a proactive approach to safety by management,” said Daniel. Fatigue management is governed by the Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue laws, which set work and rest limits designed to prevent driver fatigue. These regulations apply to all drivers, unless they are working for an operator with Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) or Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) accreditations which allow greater flexibility around rest times. In addition to issuing alerts, integration with Sentinel allows businesses to monitor compliance with fatigue management regulations covering fitness for duty, education and record keeping. Businesses can pull compliance reports directly from Sentinel, enabling them to track how effectively their fatigue management responsibilities are being met. Navman Wireless Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/S932
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Manual muscle-testing system The Lafayette Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) System 01165 is an ergonomic handheld device for objectively quantifying muscle strength.The test is performed with the clinician applying force to the limb of a patient. The objective of the test is for the clinician to overcome or ‘break’ the patient’s resistance. The MMT records the peak force and the time required to achieve the ‘break’ providing reliable, accurate and stable muscle- strength readings that conform to most manual muscle-testing protocols. The MMT also features interactive menus to allow a wide range of options such as
Sand-less barrier sack
data storage, preset test times and force thresholds to be implemented. While powerful
The Barrier Sack is a sand-less sandbag. In its box
and versatile, the MMT is still small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of the hand.
it is flat, light and easy to store and handle. Once
Its ergonomic design allows for both patient and tester comfort while easily conforming
immersed in water, the sack inflates and expands
to manual muscle-testing protocols.
to weigh about 25 kg.
It uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a battery life of 6 h when powered on
The sack can be stored it in a cupboard for
and has a range of 0-135 kg (300 lb/1335 N) with an accuracy of ± 1% over full scale.
years, until the day comes to use it. It is made of
It is supplied with three easy-to-change, moulded plastic stirrups with pads, a power supply/
natural jute with a cotton liner and the inner filling
charger, sturdy carry case and a calibration certificate. It is microprocessor controlled with
is SAP (super absorbent polymer). Both are 100%
an easy-to-read graphical LCD with data storage for up to 150 tests in onboard memory.
biodegradable.
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EMPLOYEE WELLBEING
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ou would think that as our quality of life improves, people would be happier and generally less stressed. More people have better access to far higher quality housing, healthcare and food than we did in past generations. Many of us can afford more ‘toys’ - the flat screen TVs, household appliances and the advanced technology that gives us full access to our loved ones, anytime, anyplace. Surely, we should be happy, shouldn’t we? Back in 1992, a United Nations report referred to stress as the “20th century epidemic”. In fact, stress is now a larger issue costing us more than ever before. A key reason for this is the lack of downtime in our lives, whether that’s in our home life, social life, school or workplace. We are now a 24/7 world, with many businesses operating seven days a week. Sundays and public holidays are no longer days of rest, like they were in the past. The world has become more competitive, with cost-cutting reviews being
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commonplace in business. In addition, many full-time roles have been replaced with part-time, casual and contract labour, resulting in job insecurity, and irregular and inconsistent working hours. Technology itself could be one of the biggest contributors to stress. People are now contactable around the clock and this means many of us don’t schedule in ‘quiet time’. We read text messages, tweets, Facebook updates and emails on the go. Discussion around addiction to technology is commonplace, especially among the younger generation.
The cost of workplace stress A 1996 survey by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggested stress was a “worldwide epidemic” and in a 2012 report put the cost of stress to American businesses alone at a staggering US$300 billion a year. Another recent analysis (Riga, 2006) noted that 20% of the payroll of a typical American company goes towards addressing stress-related problems. A 2007 study by the American Psychology Association found that 52% of employees had searched for a new job or left a job on the basis of their perceived workplace stress (Le Fevre & Kolt, 2006). In Australia, figures show that while compensation claims made by Australian employees fell significantly between 1996 and 2004, the number of stress-related claims almost doubled (Australian Safety and Compensation Council, 2007). Stress-related absenteeism and presenteeism is estimated to cost the Australian economy $14.8 billion per year (1.78% of GDP). Presenteeism is defined as physically attending work without being fully present ie, lacking in concentration, motivation etc. Presenteeism is often associated with ‘time wasting’ while at work.
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EMPLOYEE WELLBEING
The CFO dilemma
IN AUSTRALIA, FIGURES SHOW THAT WHILE
Organisations are recognising that stress in the workplace costs money. More than ever before, CFOs are being asked to allocate funds towards the wellbeing of employees. Traditionally, wellbeing interventions in the workplace have targeted behaviour - eating well, getting enough sleep, exercising, limiting alcohol intake and quitting smoking. However, research also suggests that the impact of job stress depends on an employee’s personality attributes, such as the ability to cope with pressure, as well as job factors and aspects of the work environment. As our pace of living is likely to become even faster as technology evolves, the answer to the ‘stress epidemic’ could therefore be to increase individuals’ resilience and provide them with the tools to cope under pressure.
COMPENSATION CLAIMS MADE BY AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYEES FELL SIGNIFICANTLY BETWEEN 1996 AND 2004, THE NUMBER OF STRESS-RELATED CLAIMS ALMOST DOUBLED (AUSTRALIAN SAFETY AND COMPENSATION COUNCIL, 2007).
Sentis has recognised the power of resilience and NeuroWellbeing, and has dedicated a whole division to it - called Sentis Genesis. The company’s wellMIND process incorporates NeuroWellbeing into interventions targeted at the individual and organisational levels to increase employee wellbeing and to reduce the impact of stressrelated costs to the business.
Taking employee wellbeing to the next level In light of this epidemic, psychologists are discovering our brain is not geared for optimal performance under high levels of stress and this is when our wellbeing suffers the most. NeuroWellbeing is the science behind optimal wellbeing from a brain perspective. It focuses on the cognitive ability to be resilient in the face of adversity, to remain confident during periods of uncertainty and to maintain a positive and optimistic outlook, regardless of external factors that are beyond our control.
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Darren Kennedy, Global Leader of Sentis Genesis Sentis Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T349
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NEW PRODUCTS
Technician table The TechTable from Tech Innovations Australia is a technicians table which has been designed specifically for the telecommunications industry to reduce common manual-handling risks, neck pain, shoulder pain and lower-back pain that occur while repetitively terminating data cabling. The OH&S benefits of the table have been endorsed by independent consultants.
Heavy-duty vacuum The Exair 205 L Premium Heavy Duty Dry Vac System is an
Adjustable to optimum manual-handling working heights,
industrial-duty vacuum cleaner that has been engineered to
the table allows technicians to perform tasks at waist
rapidly vacuum high volumes of dry material. Designed for
height and easily rotate between standing and seated
tough industrial environments, the hardened alloy construc-
positions. It is designed to improve a technician’s
tion resists premature wear. Because this compressed-air-
efficiency, performance and comfort and is claimed to provide up
powered vacuum has no motors or impellors to clog or
to a 24% increase in daily productivity while reducing manual-handling
wear out, it is suitable for the clean up of abrasive materials
risks associated with terminating LAN infrastructure cabling.
like steel shot, garnet, metal chips and sand, yet can also
Features include: flexible
be used for general-purpose applications.
design for easy trans-
It is extremely quiet at 82 dBA (half the noise of
port, padded carry bag
electric vacs), making it suitable for a wide variety of
and a set-up time of less
environments. Surrounding air is kept clean by the 0.1 Âľ
than a minute. The table
filter bag that traps particles when vacuuming dusty ma-
dimensions have been
terials. The unit comes with a 3 m static-resistant hose,
engineered to address
6 m compressed-air hose, shut-off valve, pressure gauge,
tight work spaces in clut-
heavy-duty aluminium tools, tool holder, drum dolly and
tered computer rack en-
a 205 L drum
vironments, telecommunications rooms and data centres. It also comes with
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a strong attachable hard top which, when mounted, provides a perfectly sized working platform and a large tool tray to keep tools organised and within reach. Anixter Australia Pty Ltd Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T527
Safety flares The Flare 200 and Flare 250 are life-saving tools that can be mounted on the vehicle during an emergency to forewarn traffic of its presence. The tools come with a torch and flashing red LEDs which can be seen from over 1 km at night. The Flare 250 also has white LEDs constructed into the handle to enable close range lighting. Each of the flares are built with a razor-sharp, seat-belt cutter and comes with a pointed steel-head window breaker, allowing users to break glass during an emergency. Both operate on AA batteries and fit neatly into the glove box. The flares are suitable safety tools for every vehicle in emergencies. Australian Safety Wholesalers Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/T190
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Process Technology Roadshows
2013 SERIES
PROCESS CONTROL | AUTOMATION | INSTRUMENTATION | SAFETY
NOW IN ITS 9TH YEAR Coming soon ... to a city near you!
If you work in mining, minerals, metals processing, utilities, food and chemical manufacturing and processing then the Process Technology Roadshows are designed for you. Don’t miss out ...
NEW TRAINING SESSIONS FOR 2013
• Engineering quiz on process instrumentation
with prizes Substation automation • • Perform basic troubleshooting of a typical industrial ethernet system • Simulate and troubleshoot a Modbus/TCP master communicating with a Modbus/TCP slave over IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) Design and construct your own closed circuit TV • (CCTV) system for a mine site and analyse the network traffic • Troubleshoot a tuning problem with your Flow Loop • Use Tunnelling to connect a local OPC* client to a remote OPC server via the internet
Brisbane • June 17 Gladstone • June 18 Mackay • June 19 Townsville • June 20
Previous Exhibitors include:
Includes FREE: Supported by:
Training by:
• Access to exhibition • Training sessions - NEW • Lunch and networking drinks • Product demonstrations • Prize draws
To register or for more info visit: www.regionalroadshows.com.au
RESOURCES
from the editor
Queensland Safety Show Experts from all over the country will converge to talk about the latest technology and know-how at the Queensland Safety Show from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 June 2013 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Visitors can source industry suppliers, from both newcomers to established companies, and compare a range of products and services all conveniently located under one roof. The show will also feature the opportunity to keep up to date with new developments in workplace health and safety from the broad range of industry specialists. Event director Tony Francis says, “We’ll have a huge series of free seminars from top industry experts across all the important topics, a massive array of state-of-the-art technology to check out and the chance to network with people and businesses who are leading the field in safety. If you’re looking for answers or to develop a network you can rely on for safety, you should definitely register and book into some of the seminars that suit you.” Co-located at the event is CleanScene - The National Cleaning & Hygiene Expo for those wanting to discover the latest in industry products and services.
Dangerous scaffolding, unsafe work at height and inadequate temporary fencing were just some of the 90 safety breaches WorkSafe inspectors found in a recent blitz on housing construction sites across Western Victoria. WorkSafe ACT has also adopted a new and highly visible strategy of blitzing areas of concern following an inquiry that revealed ACT’s serious injury rate for the construction
What: Queensland Safety Show When: Tuesday 18 June 2013 10am-4pm; Wednesday 19 June 2013 9am-4pm; Thursday 20 June 2013 9am-4pm Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre For more info: www.qldsafetyshow.com.au
industry was 31% higher than the national average. The inquiry said on average, every working day one construction worker will sustain an injury somewhere in Canberra. This is a concerning safety record for a small jurisdiction and one which the state is working on improving. ‘Eliminating hazards at the design stage’ in the construction industry was one of the five
Get rescued at the museum The Australian National Maritime Museum in collaboration with Scitech in Perth, Western Australia, opened its latest exhibition - Rescue - on 16 March 2013 at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour. The exhibition runs until 14 July and is supported by major partner AMSA (the Australian Maritime Safety Authority). Rescue illustrates the technology used in search and rescue operations, and acknowledges the vital skills that rescuers bring to each scenario via a range of interactive science exhibits. The State Emergency Service (WA) has provided information on realistic scenarios, lost person behaviour and the distances searchers cover, while Surf Lifesaving (WA) provided advice on what rips look like and how they behave as well as footage and photos of real rescues. An exhibit which will appeal to all is the full-size helicopter simulator in which visitors can take the controls and get a bird’s eye view of a rescue scene. The helicopter incorporates some of the tools and technology involved in reaching people in distant or inaccessible places, such as infrared cameras to look for heat signals.
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national priorities set in the National OHS Strategy 2002-2012. Prevention through design (PtD) is an engineering initiative that attempts to do this; however, a Virginia Tech researcher has identified a ‘gap’ in the PtD initiative that does not address the approaches to ‘occupational health hazard control’, with the key word being ‘health’. These “health risks arise when workers are exposed to chemical, biological or energetic hazards that might lead to various illnesses or fatalities”. Our article on page 4 explains further. Also, data on safety performance can be extremely valuable to an organisation but outcomes will only be realised if the data is easily accessible, can be analysed quickly and can be converted into meaningful and actionable information. Our spotlight on software article on page 14 explains why safety software is so important.
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In my opinion Stop and take preventative action to reduce accidents Last month, Safe Work Australia published a report, titled Workrelated injuries resulting in hospitalisation (July 2006 to June 2009), which found that over the three-year period the most common specific place of occurrence for incidents that led to a work-related hospitalisation was the ‘factory and plant’.
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Factory and plant accounted for 16% of work-related hospitalisations - nearly double that for the construction industry, which was 9%.
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The report found that injuries to the wrist and hand were responsible for 38% of workrelated hospitalisations: by far the most common part of the body injured among workers who experienced a work-related hospitalisation over the period June 2006 to July 2009.
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Using a sharp-edged tool, operating powered plant or machinery that was not properly guarded, using a powered hand tool or appliance that was not properly guarded or that locked, and preparing food with an appliance or a knife were the most common activities associated with injuries to the hand and wrist. Guarding was a problem in a sizable minority of the injuries, as was locking or jamming power tools. Amputation was the reported injury for 5% of work-related hospitalisations, nearly all of which involved the wrist and hand (4.9% of all work-related hospitalisations) since most involved the amputation of finger/s or thumb. Notably, slightly more than one-in-ten (12%) of manufacturing workers that were hospitalised for a work-related injury experienced an amputation. This was more than double the proportion recorded for hospitalised workers in other hazardous industries such as agriculture, forestry and fishing (4.7%) and construction (4.8%). According to Pilz Safe Automation Managing Director Scott Moffat, these figures should be a wake-up call to those running factories and operating plant and machinery. “A simple risk assessment could have prevented many of these injuries and amputations occurring,” Moffat said. “Fortunately, we are now seeing the courts consistently taking a dim view of companies (and individuals) that fail to provide the proper safe working environment with machinery. In a recent court case in Geelong, a labour hire company was ordered to spend $200,000 improving safety on its clients’ machinery after a worker was dragged hip-deep into inadequately guarded rollers.
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“Under the new Harmonised Work, Health & Safety Act, there is a stronger focus on those involved in the design, manufacture, importation, supply and modification of plant and machinery to ensure that the plant is without risks to health and safety. “While Victoria hasn’t adopted the legislation, we have seen Worksafe Victoria highlighting the dangers of operating machinery in its recent ‘Dangerous Machines’ advertising campaign. The campaign was in response to statistics that show that six Victorian workers are maimed every day and seven workers suffer an amputation every month. “The Safe Work Australia report clearly shows that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of worker injury and hospitalisation. The focus must remain on preventing each and every one of these accidents - they are preventable - and whether it’s through fines, new legislation or advertising campaigns, machine safety must be improved.”
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Scott Moffat, Pilz’s Managing Director, is urging companies to take action to prevent factory and plant injuries.
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