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COAL INDUSTRY TAKES INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO RISK MANAGEMENT 4 SAFETY SOLUTIONS - DECEMBER 2013/JANUARY 2014

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An interactive, online risk management system developed by mining industry professionals for the mining industry is gaining traction across coalmines in Australia and overseas.

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nown as Riskgate, the easy-to-use tool provides information about 17 high-consequence risk areas across open-cut and underground coal mines, such as strata control, ground control, fires, collisions and isolation. It is designed to help mining personnel understand and select controls relevant to specific major events and connects them to information about eventspecific controls.

Riskgate does not provide a set of systems, procedures or guidelines, but rather it provides prompts that may help personnel find gaps in their own controls based on systematic consideration of events, including their causes and consequences. The tool can be used to conduct or develop risk assessments, audits, incident investigations and management systems.

In 2010, the Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) and Professor Jim Joy at the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre (MISHC) at The University of Queensland scoped out the parameters for the system. They established a multimilliondollar, multiyear project - ACARP’s largest single investment in occupational health and safety research.

Mining industry experts from Australia’s major coal mining companies and recognised academics from leading universities pooled their risk management knowledge through a series of structured action research workshops led by MISHC. A significant investment of time and resources, the Riskgate body of knowledge has been distilled from 400+ days of industry expert time and 100+ days of workshops.

Riskgate Project Manager and MISHC Associate Professor Philipp Kirsch said the system underwent repeated virtual product testing and improvement in 2011 before being built and commissioned in 2012.

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“Construction of the basic system architecture is now complete with current software development focused on refinements and increased functionality. Usability tests were completed in the last few pre-launch workshops in 2012, and issues with the system were then addressed by the software team,” he said.

“Overall, industry experts (topic panel members) are pleased with the Riskgate system.

Their feedback indicates that the most common application of Riskgate is for assistance with risk assessments, but it is also being used for training and to assist in the development of management systems, audits and incident investigations.”

Riskgate uses bow-tie analysis (BTA) to identify event-specific controls and consider the range of causes and consequences for selected priority events. BTA is used by many mine sites around the world. When a potential incident has been identified, such as an underground fire or a highwall collapse, BTA is used to identify controls that could prevent the incident, as well as controls that could reduce the consequences of the event. The name is derived from the article of clothing worn around the neck. In BTA, the knot or centre of the bow-tie describes a single initiating event (Figure 1). A list of possible causes is on the left side of the bow-tie, each with its own specific preventive controls. Stemming from the initiating event on the right side of the bow-tie is a list of possible consequences, each with its own specific mitigating controls. The relationship between causes and consequences is managed through the central knot, or initiating event. So the thinking isn’t ‘cause and effect’ or ‘cause and consequence’, it’s ‘cause and event’ then ‘event and consequence’.

Users can select preventive controls or mitigating controls for an initiating event.

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MINING AND HEAVY INDUSTRY

Figure 1: Bow-tie analysis diagram

THE AUSTRALIAN COAL INDUSTRY IS CURRENTLY MAKING A STEP CHANGE IN RISK MANAGEMENT BY FOCUSING ON CONTROL EFFECTIVENESS USING BOWTIE ANALYSIS. NOT ONLY HAS THIS CHANGE HELPED PERSONNEL BETTER UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPECIFIC CONTROLS, BUT IT HAS DRIVEN THE RECOGNITION THAT EACH MINE SITE REQUIRES UNIQUE TREATMENT AS IT PRIORITISES THE MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIONAL RISK.

Under the topic ‘Strata control’, for example, the user can select the initiating event ‘Loss of strata control at the longwall face’ and drill down to identify the particular causes and their preventive controls. Alternatively, the user can identify the mitigating control ‘Separate people from potential fall zones on the longwall face’, for example, for the consequence ‘Personnel injury or fatality on the longwall face’. The tool contains more than 16,000 individual controls.

The Australian coal industry is currently making a step change in risk management by focusing on control effectiveness using bow-tie analysis. Not only has this change helped personnel better understand the effectiveness of specific controls, but it has driven the recognition that each mine site requires unique treatment as it prioritises the management of operational risk.

Associate Professor Kirsch said the system had been designed to work with, not replace, companies’ existing risk management systems.

“Any system that uses controls can be used in conjunction with Riskgate,” he said.

“To make this process as seamless as possible, we have worked with companies to develop software interfaces between their existing risk management systems and Riskgate.

“Interfaces are available for MS Excel and IHS’s (formerly Dyadem) Stature system. The

team at MISHC is happy to work with companies to develop further interface software to ensure mining personnel can maximise the potential of Riskgate.”

Associate Professor Kirsch said while the level of Riskgate take-up varied across companies, a number of major players were using it widely across their operations.

“One company, for example, is using Riskgate to help manage geotechnical risk at its operations through the ground control and strata control topics,” he said.

“Anglo American has used Riskgate to revise its global isolation standard and to develop the practical, non-technological elements of its collision avoidance system.”

Centennial Coal Chief Risk Officer John Hempenstall is on ACARP’s Riskgate management committee and is a Riskgate champion.

He has been instrumental in the integration of Riskgate into Centennial’s risk management system.

“We use IHS’s Stature risk assessment software to help manage our on-site risks.

Our version of Stature uses the 5 by 5 WRAC matrix - which is the most common risk assessment template in the Australian mining industry, and also incorporates FMEA and bow-tie analysis,” he said.

“We commissioned IT specialists to develop an export/import feature to provide a quick

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and easy interface from Riskgate to Stature.

This feature is now available on Riskgate for other Stature customers to use.

“This interface means we’re now able to quickly and efficiently incorporate the Riskgate body of knowledge into our risk assessments, making the time-consuming process of copying and pasting redundant.

“Not only that, Riskgate’s well-defined structure gives us a logical starting point for discussion around each risk assessment, and we can quickly determine what needs to be included and what should be excluded. It’s a much more efficient process.”

Centennial Coal’s Springvale compliance manager Col Macdonald said Riskgate was easy to use and provided verification that site personnel had considered all the appropriate causes, consequences and controls of an initiating event.

“On-site, it’s quite easy to get into your own little world. We always talk about current industry practice but where can you get that information? Now we can get it from Riskgate, which has been developed by industry experts,” he said.

This coal industry body of knowledge has much broader application. Many hazards in the industry, such as collision, hazardous energy, fires, explosions and slips, trips and falls are common in other industries.

Associate Professor Kirsch said coal mining was recognised globally as a hazardous activity and, as a result, operated under high levels of regulatory and public scrutiny.

“Other high-risk industries, often associated with the coal supply or energy chains including power generation and transmission, construction, rail transport, road transport and shipping - all need to manage workforces operating in similar high-risk environments,” he said.

“From a broad industry perspective, the Riskgate platform provides an environment for knowledge capture and knowledge exchange regarding current practice, and facilitates a cumulative corporate memory available to all practitioners.

“I encourage practitioners from other highrisk industries to engage with the Riskgate process to help improve their risk management outcomes.”

With 17 Riskgate topics currently available, MISHC intends to develop a fitness for work topic in 2014, which will address alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and psychological and physical wellbeing. The MISHC team will be looking for industry experts to participate in the associated action research workshops.

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CASE STUDY

NRMA partnership helps drive safety at AstraZeneca For global pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, safety is a number one priority. The company has a strong focus on ensuring the best practices are in place for all staff, and recognises that safety extends beyond the office or factory and to those out on the road talking to customers.

At any one time, AstraZeneca Australia and New Zealand (AZ ANZ) can have up to 295 ‘tool-of-trade’ cars on the road. With a reported 83% of safety incidents attributed to driver-related incidents, the company recognised that driver safety was an area that had room for improvement.

As a result, AZ ANZ recently partnered with the NRMA, and its affiliates in the other states of Australia and New Zealand, to deliver a driver training program that is consistent and outcomes focused.

The NRMA DriveSafe Pro training is now part of the company’s ‘Drive Success’ program, which is committed to creating a safedriving culture at the company.

“We sought to provide a program that was specifically tailored to support the company ethos of ‘avoiding incidents through awareness of your environment’ and skills enhancement,” said AZ ANZ Corporate Services Manager Graham Welch.

“By working with experts in this area, our staff and specialist providers now have a program that seeks to reinforce driver awareness and positive behaviours which support a genuine culture of safety,” continues Welch, adding that it is a long-term commitment.

The NRMA DriveSafe Pro training has been designed to motivate employees to adopt low-risk driving behaviours, techniques and strategies as their normal driving practice. The training discusses the causes of common crashes and the driving behaviours that can reduce the incidence of these crashes. These behaviours include having a safe following distance from the car in front, planning the

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journey, backing in and driving out where possible, carefully choosing where to park, avoiding distractions, improving road rule knowledge and the correct driver set-up of the vehicle.

“The NRMA has been very flexible in delivering the driver training,” said AZ ANZ Safety, Health and Environment Associate Jennifer Woodrow.

“The trainers spend two hours on the road with our drivers in their own car. They arrange to meet the drivers at convenient locations and the conversational approach puts the drivers at ease. Drivers receive honest, helpful feedback which is designed to improve their driving skills.” AZA Sales Representative Damon O’Donahue said the NRMA driver training was well worth the exercise. “A reminder of the ‘three-second rule’ is always important [and] I have found the use of a correct seat and headrest positioning has made my driving a lot more comfortable and safer,” he said.

AZA Sales Manager John Avvenevole shares O’Donahue’s enthusiasm for the program. “Sharing statistics and the consequences of car incidents to the person and the company with my team has generated some very meaningful discussions.

“It has been a valuable opportunity for the team to not only learn how to improve their own driving habits but also learn from others’ experience. It’s fantastic to see the time devoted to discuss and educate the AZ sales force with driver safety tips as they spend such a large proportion of their time on the road,” says Avvenevole.

According to Woodrow, there has been a steady decrease in the number of collisions, and with the company’s commitment to its Drive Success program and ongoing driver education through the NRMA DriveSafe Pro program, it expects this improvement to continue.

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Wireless Bluetooth headset The 3M Peltor WS headset XP features Bluetooth wireless technology, enabling users to work hands-free while taking calls.

The headset allows for good flexibility when paired up to an existing communication system. Users can transmit and receive without the need for interconnecting cords and wires.

Designed to block out unwanted noise, the WS XP provides unencumbered flexibility and clarity when talking wirelessly in noisy environments. Music streaming with high-quality stereo sound is another benefit.

The headset provides digital noise reduction and Class 5 hearing protection, and is available in neck and helmet attachment models.

It is suitable for use on building and manufacturing sites, and in any industry that has high noise levels where workers are required to communicate hands-free.

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Anchorage connectors for underground mining and tunnelling The DBI-SALA Saflok Hybrid Mining Bolt Swivel Anchor and the Saflok Mining Bolt Anchor with Swivelling O-Ring are designed to provide underground protection for workers employed in mining or tunnelling applications. Both anchorage connectors are removable, simple to employ and multidirectional, giving them the ability to work in horizontal, vertical and overhead surfaces.

The Hybrid Mining Bolt Swivel Anchor, which has a 22.2 kN maximum capacity, is a semi-permanent solution designed exclusively for insertion within a 47 mm friction rock bolt.

By rotating the bolt, the user can expand or retract the two wedges to secure or remove the anchor from the friction rock bolt. It also features a swivel ring anchorage connection point for ease of use and mobility in various applications.

The Mining Bolt Anchor with Swivelling O-Ring, also capable of supporting 22.2 kN, is a portable friction rock bolt anchorage connector that inserts directly inside a 47 mm friction rock bolt. The anchor features a springtensioned trigger and two retractor cables that allow for immediate removal and relocation to another hole.

The swivelling O-ring feature serves as the anchorage connection point, allowing for an easy hook-up.

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Flame-resistant fabrics The Westex UltraSoft range of flame-resistant, 88% cotton, 12% high-tenacity nylon fabrics is claimed to be flame resistant for the life of the garment under either hightemperature industrial or home-washing procedures. The fabric is engineered to focus the good abrasion resistance of the nylon on the outer surface to enhance garment wear life, while the cotton fibres are focused towards the skin to optimise comfort. In addition, the proprietary UltraSoft finishing technology gives the fabric a soft feel to further enhance the comfort properties of cotton.

The fabrics are made in the US and are used for applications in: mining, steel and casting, power distribution, ambulance services, fire and rescue services, electrical contracting, oil and gas, petrochemicals and general manufacturing.

The flame-resistant fabrics meet an array of local and international certifications and performance requirements including: AS4824, AS2919, OSHA 1910.269, ASTM1506, NFPA 70E, NFPA 2112, NFPA 1977, EN 470/ISO 11611 and EN 531/ISO 11612.

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Cold-resistant protective glove Made from 100% Taeki5 material, the Taeki5 79# Cold Series high cut protective glove features an innovative cold-resistance inner lining. It is also reinforced with an extra layer of HCT Latex coating for extra grip and abrasion resistance.

Suitable for a variety of industrial applications including outdoor applications, cold storage or frozen warehouses in food chain applications, the glove is certified against both EN388 and EN407 European standards.

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Incorrect storage of PPE could be a health risk

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According to Australian pest management company Flick Anticimex, the result of improper handling and storage of personal protection equipment (PPE) can be an insect sting/bite risk and potentially lead to injury.

A recent incident in the construction industry has highlighted the importance of correct storage of PPE, after a construction worker was hospitalised due to an infected insect sting.

The construction worker had been on a break and left his PPE, including his gloves, on the ground of a public shopping centre in Western Australia. When putting his gloves back on to return to work, he felt a sting or bite on the knuckle of his right-hand index finger. The injury became infected two days later requiring hospitalisation and surgery and is thought to have been caused by a white tail spider or black house spider.

“Anyone who wears personal protective equipment, particularly those working in the construction and mining industries, should

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ensure their equipment is stored in a protected location and above ground level when not in use,” says Cathy Coco, National HSEQ Manager at Flick Anticimex.

“PPE should be stored off the floor, in a protected location such as a shed or office. Equipment should also be checked before putting it on, for example, by shaking out gloves.”

Regular pest inspections can reduce the risk of injuries caused by insects. Flick Anticimex recommends an annual pest inspection, particularly within high-risk work environments such as the mining industry.

“Spider control, like all pest control, needs to be a regular, consistent process in order to prevent a minor, local infestation from developing into a widespread, established pest invasion,” says Gary Stephenson, national pest technical manager at Flick Anticimex.

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Hood for arc flash protection Honeywell Safety Products has launched the Salisbury Lift Front Hood for arc flash protection up to 40 calories/cm². The arc flash head protection is also designed to increase worker visibility, breathability and efficiency.

The Salisbury Lift Front Hood combines the weight balancing AS1200 face shield, a clear chin guard and the standard arc flash protection hood. Its wider face shield and transparent chin guard allow for a 45° greater vertical view compared to a standard arc flash hood. The wider view is claimed to increase the vertical peripheral vision field by 109% for the worker. It also improves visibility and increases safety as electrical workers are much more aware of their surroundings while working in an arc flash hazardous environment.

Heat stress is a major concern in arc flash protection because protective clothing and equipment tend to be bulky and non-breathable. The Lift Front Hood’s industrial bracket design creates a natural ventilation system that allows carbon dioxide and heat to escape as they are emitted from the body.

The absence of fabric over the hard hat also mitigates trapped air that can cause fogging and heat stress. The face shield is latched to the hood when in operation and can be raised and stowed in a weight balancing position over the hard hat when not in use or when a worker steps out of the arc flash boundary to obtain additional fresh air.

While offering the same level of arc flash protection as a standard arc flash hood, the Lift Front Hood claims to have 60% less fabric weight, thus making it lighter and comfortable to wear.

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Flow-verification solution Process or analytical instrumentation engineers looking for a flow-verification solution for their process analyser sampling systems, and specifically when it is part of a safety instrumented system (SIS) process will be interested to learn that the Model FS10A Analyser Flow Switch/Monitor from Fluid Components meets the requirements for SIL 2 compliant service.

The SIL 2 compliance rating for the

Radio remote controls The Safir range of radio remote controls, from Jay Electronique, consists of two families of handheld controls, Beta and Gama, and two Bellybox families, Pika and Moka.

All of these families can be configured to provide varying combinations of buttons, switches or joysticks to meet user application needs. Standard on all Safir transceivers is a backlit, anti-reflection LCD which is able to indicate the battery charge level, the behaviour of the radio link, the name of the equipment being controlled remotely and feedback from the equipment such as weight of load, overload, limit switches, alarms or fault diagnostics. Navigation menus also allow users to configure the application, integrate a number of functions or monitor a specific part of the equipment. Further customisation of logos and pictograms which appear on the screen is also available using the iDialog software which is supplied with each unit.

device has been documented in a failureanalysis report with FMEDA techniques by the accredited certification body exida.

The unit has been classified as a Type B subsystem in accordance to IEC 615081 with a hardware failure tolerance of 0. The average probability of failure on demand (PFD) and safe failure fraction (SFF) meets the requirements for SIL 2 compliance set forth in the standards. The unit provides a solution for continuously verifying flows within liquid or gas process analyser sampling systems. It is a small, lightweight instrument featuring good lowflow sensitivity, a relay alarm trip point, an analog output and an RS232 interface. Its advanced electronics and thermal dispersion flow-sensing technology provide an accurate, repeatable overall solution for sampling system-flow assurance.

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Safety is at the heart of the Safir product range with the emergency stop function certified SIL 3 per EN 61508 or PLe per EN 13849 and the standard function buttons, certified to SIL2 according to to enhance the safety of those applications that require it, such as

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The Xtralis Refrigerated Storage Sampling Kit is designed for existing and new refrigerated storage facilities that require a means of air sampling smoke detection (ASD) sampling arrangement that is effective and easy to install and maintain. It enables the ASD pipe to be installed, inspected and maintained outside the refrigerated storage facility (ie, within roof space), enabling contractors to work in ambient conditions at all times safely.

The system eliminates the need for costly access equipment hire for service/maintenance, eliminates the need for heat tracing and eliminates the need for expensive and complex HDPE (high density polyethylene) continuous pipe.

It is claimed to be less prone to blockage due to icing, minimises the need for a ‘back flush’ system and provides a robust ASD installation for these unique environments.

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EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING STRENGTHENS SAFETY CULTURE

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ail and road-based freight transport and infrastructure solutions company Aurizon moves thousands of tonnes of coal, iron ore and other minerals as well as agricultural and general freight around the nation. It recently identified a number of improvements could be made in the areas of recording and managing safety and environmental incidents, near misses and hazards. The company worked with management consultancy firm Acaché to develop a business-driven technical solution to enhance capacity, capability, agility and performance and to help achieve its ZeroHarm objectives.

Acaché managed the overall deployment of the project and worked in close partnership with SAP Australia for the technical development. The Incident Management and Environmental Compliance (SAP EH&S) solution was implemented in six staged deployments. It has been structured so the recording and management of incidents, near misses and hazards follows a singular safety and environmental event process. Once an event has been recorded, an ‘Event Manager’ is assigned to manage the details through to close out. The system records the full details of the event as well as the investigation details, evidence and corrective actions. Once entered, the information is available through a range of standard analytical reports.

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By sitting between Aurizon and SAP Australia, Acaché was able to assist business representatives and leadership teams to understand the change management challenges and how best to increase the speed of system adoption. “We don’t take on a ‘onesize-fits-all’ approach or ‘here is your system, good luck with it’.

This simply does not work,” said David Aubrey, project manager at Acaché. “We used our capability model which holistically addressed all parts of the business and allowed Aurizon and its people to be successful and ensure there is a solid return on their investment and benefits of that investment are realised.”

The team of Acaché consultants provided services in project management, change management, training content development and delivery, rollout preparation and ‘go-live’ support. This approach freed Aurizon’s experts to continue supporting the business and reduced to a minimum their time commitments during the project development phase. “We take a multidimensional view of any project and focus on outcomes and realisation of benefits rather than just delivery of project deliverables,” said Aubrey.

Aurizon can now easily track safety event trends using the analytical reporting available to all users as part of the system. In addition, leading indicators such as hazard and near-miss categories help Aurizon identify those events where a negative outcome was

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avoided, and learning will potentially reduce incidents in future. on KPI trends on a daily, weekly, monthly or rolling 12-month basis.

Lagging indicators also help identify those areas where improve“Aurizon has set the standard for the management of safety, ments can be made. For instance, classification of ‘No-Treatment’ health and environment reporting. We can now leverage the ininjuries allows Aurizon to learn from these events and therefore crease in data availability and resulting analytics to enhance our potentially reduce future lost ability to proactively manage time injuries (LTIs) and medically safety performance, protect treated injuries (MTIs). work teams and ensure our Trends in injury type and customers’ needs are met,” said body part can also help idenAurizon Senior Vice President tify and prevent more serious Safety Health & Environment events. For example, a campaign Neil Backer. has been recently launched to “Following the staged deraise awareness of the causes ployments throughout 2012 and of LTIs and MTIs. Data identi2013, the benefits have already fied that a large proportion the commenced and will continue to human factors contributing to grow over subsequent months,” injuries included rushing, comsaid Backer. placency, distraction and fatigue.

Aurizon and Acaché were Another analysis exercise announced as the winners of showed the age profile of injured the Best Run Analytics in the employees by injury severity.

SAP Customer Awards of ExcelPicture from left to right: Craig Johnson - Director Acaché; Brendan It is envisaged that as more lence 2013. Aurizon’s number James - Adviser Safety Assurance, Aurizon; David McMah - Manager data is collected, this type of one priority and core value is Systems and Governance, Aurizon; and Jack Garrido - Management analysis will help to inform the “safety of ourselves and others” Consultant, Acaché. development of specific safety so the focus of project benefits campaigns for apprentices and and return on investment is on older employees. Before implementation of SAP EHS, monthly strengthening safety performance, preventing injuries, developing performance reports required more than 40 hours of data collation, proactive safety leadership and reducing impacts on the environcleansing and analysis. Data is now updated overnight and can be ment. The judges said it was clear that this project was not for drilled down to a team or work group. Managers and team leaders financial gains but for implementing a system that is to improve can now monitor performance and provide feedback to their teams the safety of its employees across the organisation.

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Hazardous area junction box The GRP (glass reinforced polyester) junction box enclosures from Kabex are IECEx certified, making them suitable for use in petrochemical, oil and gas, shipbuilding, chemical, fertiliser, paint and solvent, sugar, LNG, power, mining industries and other applications where non-sparking applications are mandatory.

The enclosures are lightweight, strong and available in five sizes. They are also resistant to contamination from industrial chemical such as oils, fats, aliphatic solvents while being suitable for use in LSOH (low smoke zero halogen) applications.

The enclosures are suitable for use within hazardous areas and can be supplied with certificates such as ATEX and IECEx. Kabex Australia Contact info and more items like this at wf.net.au/V261

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Air curtain for outdoor mounting Fanquip has a heavy-duty air curtain that is specifically designed to be installed indoors or outdoors.

The Australian-made air curtain is weatherproof and specifically made for harsh installations. The unit provides a solution for a dustfree working environment in applications such as above doorway entrances to repair workshops and storerooms commonly operating in the mining, quarry and engineering sectors as well as agricultural and rural businesses.

The unit is easy to clean, maintain and install. It has a heavy-duty, centrifugal configuration and is supplied in galvanised construction. A modular direct drive set-up simplifies the overall system to ensure there are fewer moving parts to wear out. The typical model is constructed and supplied with IP56 moisture protection.

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Compact dust goggles 3M’s Fectoggle Gogglegear is a lightweight, wide and comfortable dust goggle. The stylish goggles sit close to the wearer’s face with a soft foam cushion to prevent dust from contacting the eyes. Such features make the product suitable for general industrial and construction use.

The durable polycarbonate lens has a DX anti-fog, hard coating. The lens also has an extended viewing range without distortion. Top and bottom vent channels provide extra comfort. The soft foam seals out harmful dust and particulates.

The goggles carry an AS/NZS1337.1 Medium Impact Rating.

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Atrium and lighting access for maintenance safety The architectural design of the Sydney-based 8 Chifley Square mixeduse, multilevel, commercial development includes magnificent glass atriums at multiple levels. While the beautiful design provides the building with natural light and warmth, maintenance was a problem.

Manufactured by Sayfa Systems, the Raptor Groove rigid rail system is designed for work positioning. Mounted (abseil) to the internal structure and trimmed into the ceiling system, the system suited all the requirements of this unique architectural structure.

The system provides unrestricted movement for maintenance specialists, enabling unobstructed lateral access within easy reach of the facade. The tracks located in various strategic directions are also designed to allow access to the advanced ceiling lighting system without having to gain access from the areas below, ensuring the floors remain free of maintenance personnel and access equipment.

The product features include: simple installation, architecturally friendly and effortless lateral mobility. The ability to span up to 6 m with multiple user functionality makes it a suitable solution for access to areas that are otherwise almost inaccessible and dangerous to both maintenance personnel and the general public.

The system can be easily retrofitted to existing structures or extended if required. The rail system is manufactured using profiled high-grade aluminium with the Raptor trolley manufactured from stainless steel, ensuring minimal system maintenance.

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Safety glasses 3M’s Privo range of eyewear combines style, protection and comfort. The lightweight glasses feature soft temple tips and fit close to the wearer’s face.

The polycarbonate lens protects against UV and impact at extreme temperatures. The anti-fog coating on the lens allows for all-day indoor or outdoor use. The glasses have an AS/NZS1337.1 Medium Impact Rating. The glasses have European streetwear styling, with orange accent temple tips.

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Infrared camera The Fluke Ti200, Ti300 and Ti400 infrared cameras have good connectivity and accuracy to maximise technicians’ productivity in the field.

Featuring LaserSharp Auto Focus, which uses a laser to pinpoint exactly where the camera should focus for precisely focused images every time, the cameras can connect to the Fluke CNX Wireless system. This allows them to be used as a main unit to view live measurements of up to five wireless modules (eg, AC current or voltage modules) on screen and integrate the data into the infrared image. Images can be transferred from the cameras directly to PCs, an iPad or iPhone using wireless connectivity. The images can then be imported into Fluke SmartView software, an analysis and reporting tool for optimising and analysing infrared images and producing reports.

The cameras also integrate wirelessly with the Fluke SmartView Mobile app for iPhone and iPad. Like the desktop version, the app lets users transfer images wirelessly for additional image optimisation and analysis and to create reports, but now they can share information without returning to the office to create and send reports to clients or management.

With the app, users can get approval for additional work needed or next steps immediately, thereby increasing efficiency.

The Fluke infrared cameras feature IR-Fusion technology, which merges the infrared and visual images into a single view to better discover, diagnose and communicate problems. The images can be viewed from full infrared to blended views to a full visible image, to precisely document problem areas.

The infrared cameras are Bluetooth ready and include wireless connectivity to PCs, GPS positioning and recording, streaming video, ruggedised capacitive touch screen for quick menu navigation, IR-PhotoNotes Photo Annotation System, field-changeable rechargeable smart batteries with charge level indicators and high temperature measurements up 1200°C (Ti400 model only).

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Customised safety design for oil tankers used at mine site

Transpacific’s customised oil collection tanker rolled out into the Bowen Basin recently showcasing the latest innovations to improve safety and reduce environmental impact.

Transpacific North Queensland Workshop Manager Charlie Laws said the tanker was carefully designed to exceed the stringent safety requirements of its customers in the mining sector and to ensure its staff can safely navigate through the tough terrain of mine sites.

“The customised B Double tanker was produced in response to a risk assessment audit, conducted by a team of drivers, safety specialists, workshop personnel and site managers.

“The group assessed the potential risk to our staff who operate in these tough conditions and then made design changes to the truck to eliminate those risks.

The customised B Double tanker has bottom loading capability and is fitted with Sonic Sensors which disengage the pump if the safe fill level is reached, preventing the risk of overflows and environmental incidents. This feature, coupled with pneumatic tank vents, is particularly important as it allows a single operator to complete loading without the need to access the top of the tanker to dip compartments and therefore completely removes the risk of working at heights.

The tanker is fitted out with BPW axles and suspension as well as lift-up lead axles and ABS brakes to limit maintenance costs.

The Western Star prime mover is also equipped with Roll-Over Protection Structures to protect drivers in the very unlikely event of a rollover.

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Laws said another safety inclusion is the forward-facing in-cab cameras to improve road condition monitoring and automatically save footage in the event of an incident.

“Capturing footage provides the added benefit of being able to review and understand the terrain and conditions faced by our drivers and is then used to improve operational procedures and driver training.

“A specially designed integrated GPS and maintenance management system is also installed, which provides continuous reporting on all elements of vehicle operation.

“This sophisticated system also tracks the physical location of all vehicles on computers in the office and provides email alerts when the vehicle crosses a ‘geo-fence’, which allows us to monitor the progress of drivers in remote regions.

“The GPS system and internal maintenance, training and management systems are independently audited and have resulted in the business achieving HVAS fatigue, maintenance and mass management certification,” he said.

The customised Holmwood Higate road tanker joins a fleet of 8 B Double tankers servicing mining sites in the North and Western Queensland.

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Food-approved aprons The new series of Taeki5 Food Approved protective aprons is suitable for food processing, boning and carving, fish filleting, meals preparation and a variety of other food-handling applications.

The series has been developed and approved according to ISO, ANSI, IEC, EN388 and EN407 standards to deliver high protection levels against cut, snag, abrasion and heat. Made from 100% Taeki5 fibre, the safety aprons will keep their full properties after numerous washing and drying cycles, making them a safe and cost-effective solution. Additionally, the construction is lint-free and does not change colour or properties under natural or artificial light.

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Can we equalise safety in residential construction?

We often take them for granted, but our hands are essential to earning a living - particularly if you are among the 9% of Australians working in the construction industry.

According to Worksafe Victoria, more than 20% of injuries incurred by carpenters are hand and finger related, with similar statistics for concreters, electricians, labourers, plasterers, plumbers and roofing professionals.

Wearing gloves is the simplest, most cost-effective way to increase productivity and protect your future - and adequate PPE is compulsory on all large-scale construction sites. So why is it that many smaller residential builders and tradies still choose to work without suitable hand protection?

Now, with the WHS Act of 2012 nationalising workplace health and safety laws and making it easier for cross-state companies to comply, the Safework Australia Construction Work Code of Practice requires all workers at the site to be issued with safety gloves. Leading by example, large firms implement Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), occupational health and safety (OHS) inspections, and are increasingly promoting a positive safety culture.

Learning from the major players, many small to medium-sized builders are now including safety gloves in their PPE policy, too.

One Melbourne builder, Streaky, did precisely that and saw a 75% reduction in workplace abrasions as a result - going from one per week down to less than one per month.

Streaky’s managing director, Clint Ebeyer, credits this improvement with the introduction of HyFlex 11-840 gloves across all the company’s work sites.

“Going to a higher quality, general-purpose glove has delivered surprising benefits,” Ebeyer explains.

“Apart from being more comfortable, even in the heat of summer, the glove lasts for several days compared with the previous product we were using, which had to be discarded daily. That’s a huge cost saving as well as a safety improvement.”

Although some builders worry about safety gloves inhibiting workers from doing their job, Streaky team member James Stednik says, “ActivArmr 97-003 Heavy Labourer gloves are great for

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preventing cuts and abrasions when we’re moving concrete blocks and debris. The fingertips are gentle so you can still get a feel for all the fiddly bits and pieces on site.”

NSW veteran carpenter and joiner Bruce Tubnor is another sole trader who’s taking safety seriously. “In the past, we just didn’t bother with gloves,” he explains. “I’ve had injuries which put me out for a few weeks simply because I didn’t care to put a pair of gloves on.

Now I wear my gloves every day.

“I use the HyFlex 11-840 for all sorts of jobs - painting, concreting, finishing concrete, architraves,” Tubnor explains. “I wanted gloves that are comfortable but still let me feel everything. With these gloves I can even get nails out of my nail bag.”

To avoid injury and downtime, premium hand protection is imperative on any construction site - whether it’s a multimillion-dollar commercial build or a home renovation. A cultural shift still seems necessary before adequate protection is not the exception but the rule on smaller scale projects.

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Safety shoe The Puma Metro 642717 Amsterdam is a protective safety shoe which is flexible and breathable. It has a TPU torsion-control element built into the waist of the sole to provide greater support and stability for the wearer.

Featuring BreathActive functional lining for rapid absorption and release of moisture, the shoe also has a pierce-resistant midsole as a safeguard against penetration of sharp objects through the sole.

The drawn-up scuff cap in the toe area is designed to avoid leather abrasion. An aluminium toe cap with 200 joules impact protection is used to reduce weight. As with all of the company’s safety footwear range, the Metro line is certified to AS/NZS 2210.3: 2009 Class 1.

The shoe will be available from Trading Downunder in December 2013.

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Test and tag system The Seaward ProTag Elite System is an advanced testing, tagging and asset inspection management system. It tests portable appliances and RCDs, records asset photographs and inspections, prints Elite UV and harsh environment-resistant test tags and downloads all test results, asset photos and inspections to management software.

The system comprises the Seaward Primetest Elite appliance and RCD tester, ProTag Elite test tag printer, barcode scanner and PATGuard Elite 3 asset management software. The PrimeTest Elite carries out all of the tests required under AS/NZS3760 for appliances and leads, and carries 30 mA RCD tests.

The PrimeTest Elite also operates as a handheld asset inspection system by allowing asset photographs to be taken using the in-built camera with flash and users can record any type of test, inspection or risk assessment with their own user-defined inspection routines. This eliminates the need for carrying around a separate tablet or laptop for recording the results of non-electrical inspections and risk assessments.

Other features include a compact Qwerty keypad, high-definition colour display, USB for data upload/download, in-built isolation transformer and a large onboard memory that stores 50,000 assets and 2000 asset photographs. The system is protected by the impact-resistant transit case supplied as part of the kit.

The flexible testing and tagging solution is all battery powered for portability and suitable for testing at construction sites, workshops and factories.

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Tactical-style boots Two WB 26 tactical-style boots have been added to the Oliver Emergency Services & First Responder range of footwear solutions. The WB 26-660 140 mm and the WB 26-670 180 mm black zip-sided boots are designed for people who typically spend long hours each day on their feet such as ‘first responders’ in the safety, security or essential services industries where comfort and safety are important.

Featuring Gripthane dual-density polyurethane sole with a soft shock-absorbing midsole and a durable, slip-resistant outer sole, the boots also have Comfortcushion Impact Absorption System with a combination of cellular urethane and Poron to protect the heel and ball of the foot. They also incorporate water-resistant, lightweight Cordura fabric for added durability and the Aegis Microbe Shield-infused lining to protect against odour, staining and deterioration caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.

The outer sole is resistant to 130°C of surface contact and most oils, acids and alkali.

It also has good slip resistance when damp or wet surfaces are encountered.

Both boots are electrically resistant and have full compliance with Australian and international product standards.

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service uses a clinical model incorporating on-site doctors, digital imaging of suspicious lesions and remote dermatologist diagnosis. It is now launching a service that allows company doctors to access Skin Patrol’s dermatologists to assist with melanoma diagnosis via secure messaging.

The service can save the company the expense of having medical teams travel unnecessarily to their workplace.

A suspicious lesion on a worker can now get instant specialist diagnosis via online image review or an online video consultation.

Skin Patrol’s service aims to increase early detection through skin checks and it can also provide one-on-one education around self checking.

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Hose for containment applications The Aussie Water Wall creates a 300 m2, 12-15 m high wall of water jets from just one hose. The effect of such a concentrated impact can be used to stop fire or isolate a dangerous situation.

Designed to be used in containment situations, the hose can create a firebreak and protect adjacent environments from heat damage. It can also be used in an isolating capacity in applications such as fuel and hazmat refilling work or decontamination.

The device can also be used to deliver extinguishing and wetting agents, disinfectant and other chemicals.

Jetting vapours and liquids can assist in the absorption of hazardous heavy gases. Chemicals can be introduced to the watermist to neutralise a dangerous environment.

Consisting of 20 m of 75 mm Duraflex hose with 25 high-grade steel, interchangeable nozzles, the hose weight is 16 kg and it is flexible enough for rough terrain, including steps and rugged bushland. Sections can be locked together for extended coverage.

Counter pressure generated by the nozzles prevents twisting so the hose is self-stabilising. The water can be jetted horizontally or vertically and jets can be sealed off using dummy plugs.

The water capacity is up to 1550 L/min depending on the pressure available and the nozzles used. Storz couplings are optional.

The device is suitable for use with high-pressure/high-flow pumps such as Aussie Fire Chief or Mr T fire fighters.

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Rope pole strap range With an easy-to-use, lightweight yet durable design, the Kernmantle Rope Pole Strap range was engineered to meet the demands of linesmen for work positioning, restraint and assisted climbing when the use of a rope pole strap is preferred.

Constructed from high-vis yellow kernmantle rope for easy identification and added visual safety, the range is available in various lengths with a variety of connector configurations including double or triple action for easy connection to the user’s harness. It also includes a heavy-duty Integral woven polyester wear sleeve that provides abrasion resistance and is claimed to extend product life. The range features fully compatible hardware with 16 kN gate strength on all hooks to remove the risk of accidental disengagement from excessive gate loadings and forced roll-out.

DBI-SALA’s i-Safe intelligent safety system using RFID technology is built into each pole strap to track inspections, control inventory and manage information.

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Work boots for high-risk environments The Response range of boots from Steel Blue are designed specifically to meet the requirements of those working in policing, emergency services, correctional services and security. Suitable for first responders and various high-risk environments, the boots are lightweight and tough with good slip resistance.

Available in three styles - Leader, Enforcer and Commander - the range is suitable for running and climbing and provides a high level of comfort and security during volatile situations.

The range provides foot comfort and the latest in foot protection including: heavyduty, flexible Agion antimicrobial lining and stitched with nylon thread; non-corrosive lacing; directly moulded polyurethane midsole for good shock absorption; antistatic nitrile outsole which is oil and acid resistant and suitable for hot surfaces; flexible sole; pathogen- and water-resistant full-grain waxy leather; scalloped collar design to decrease achilles pressure; and low-profile design suited for climbing and running.

All Steel Blue boots have the patented Trisole Comfort Technology, a full-length Poron innnersole that absorbs shock, cushions the feet from day-to-day fatigue and protects against stress-related injuries to the ankles, knees, hips and spine.

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Bluetooth-enabled eyewear The Honeywell Icom Stereo Bluetooth eyewear is an all-in-one solution combining maximum impact protection with hands-free voice communication. Enabling workers in remote or noisy environments to focus on the task at hand while remaining protected and in contact with their teams, the Bluetooth-enabled eyewear solution can improve safety and productivity on the job. The eyewear features a wrap-around lens design and meets the AS/NZS 1337.1 standard for medium impact protection. Available with clear and grey lenses and an anti-fog lens coating, the eyewear is suitable for a variety of applications and an easy, economical lens replacement system can extend the product’s lifetime value.

Weighing only 52 g, the dual-purpose eyewear provides lightweight comfort. The crystal-clear, acoustically isolated, in-ear voice communication allows communication with mobile phones, smartphones and any other Bluetooth-enabled voice communication product. Dual-microphone technology reduces ambient noise pick-up, while a high-performance balanced armature driver delivers good stereo sound.

The device provides six hours of continuous talk and approximately seven days of standby service. It has a lithium-polymer rechargeable battery which is claimed to last for up to 12 months. Water resistant, the product is FCC and Bluetooth SIG certified.

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Stair nosing Mat World has introduced two aluminium stair nosing lines which are designed to help prevent slips and stumbles on stairways.

The Basic model is an aluminium extrusion, 75 mm from front to back with a 25 mm aluminium right-angle return at the front to drop down over the stair riser and help hold the nosing in position. It has four black 10 mm carborundum strips running the full length of the tread to ensure good grip on the step.

The Lumin model has 35 mm front-to-back conventional carborundum. This model also includes a 15 mm yellow, luminous glowin-the-dark abrasive strip at the front of the tread. The strip can collect sufficient energy from light, whether daylight or electric, so that it automatically glows as soon as lights are turned off. After only 10 or 15 min exposure to a light source, the luminous strip is claimed to glow in the dark for up to 8-10 hours. The Lumin model has a 30 mm right-angle return at the front to drop down over the stair riser.

Both stair nosings are made to length based on the width of the stairs to be protected and can be easily fixed in place.

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Coverall The DuPont Tyvek Dual coverall is made from Tyvek fabric on the front of the suit to provide protection and durability, and SMS fabric on the back for breathability and wearer comfort.

Designed specifically for applications in hot environments and tasks with frontal hazard exposures, the overall provides increased protection where it is needed at the front and comfort for the wearer.

The Tyvek substrate on the front and arms provides good protection. It acts as a barrier against particles and fibres and also repels water-based liquids and aerosols. It provides good frontal protection when exposed to liquid splashes and very fine particles or fibres.

Sweat points are located in the underarm, neck, back and crotch areas.The more breathable spunbond meltblown spunbond (SMS) non-woven fabric provides good wearer comfort due to its high air and water vapour permeability for the back of the suit.

Typical applications include: working in hot environments, mining and mineral processing, brick ceramic firing, foundries and smelting operations, metal fabrication, boat manufacturing, site remediation and clean-up, utilities, glass manufacturing and bakeries.

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CHECK-IN APP A WINNER UC students Alexandria Garlan and Mitchell Harmer at a construction site on campus. Photo: Michelle McAulay

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reating an app for construction workers to sign on or off a site using just their smartphone has won University of Canberra students over $35,000 in prize money at the Innovation ACT awards.

Mitchell Harmer and Alexandria Garlan were part of a team of four ACT students who won the competition’s major prize ($25,000), as well as the ACT Government prize ($10,000) and the pitch award ($750), to put towards perfecting their application ‘Sign on site’.

“The app is basically like a Facebook check-in for construction sites,” Harmer, an entrepreneur and innovation student, said. “It’s a simple, user-friendly interface but there’s a lot going on behind the scenes for accurate reporting, which will ensure workers’ safety and could also save company money.

“If an auditor visited a construction site and discovered there were workers who hadn’t signed in or out, it could cost the company a $3600 fine. There is also potential for sites to be shut down or for loss of tenancy. Not to mention the potential for safety issues caused by not knowing which workers are on- or off-site.”

In her third year of construction management, Garlan is also a project manager for Banyan Construction and said safety on site needs to be made a priority, with their app being “a good start to changing the industry”.

“The culture about workplace health and safety needs to change, people don’t see it as a way of increasing productivity for a company and we want to help change that. It’s important to me in my role that my workers are safe on-site and appropriate measures are in place to ensure that,” Garlan said. “ACT legislation dictates an individual needs to register when they arrive or

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leave a site, by signing in or signing out. The current systems are paper-based so you have to sign a physical register. We know people aren’t always doing this because of multiple entrances and exits located far apart, and some people have to physically drive to the paper registers, making it near impossible for them to follow the rules. “There are then foremen on the ground trying to cover the site to sign people in and out, and we estimate they can spend on average 1.5 hours a day doing this and it could cost $17,000 a year in wasted time,” Garlan added.

Garlan, 22, and Harmer, 23, are friends from their hometown of Wagga Wagga. The rest of their team were software engineering students Peter Marshall and David Linsell, from the Australian National University, who developed the application.

The Innovation ACT competition, sponsored by the university, ran over nine weeks and included workshops with industry as well as pitch competitions throughout with the major prizes awarded on 30 October.

“It’s surreal how much we won, especially because there was such strong competition. We were told no group has ever swept the floor and taken out all of the top prizes before,” Garlan said.

“It was really good to have our idea validated by industry,” Harmer added. “There were different judges for each prize and for them all to think our application was the best was amazing. There’s a lot of entrepreneurial talent in Canberra. My goal is to help bring them out of the woodwork and encourage them to have a go.”

Harmer, a former Apple business specialist, is now focusing on promoting the application, saying they are already working with local construction company Huen to develop it and are pursuing other avenues nationally.

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Nursing bench The Enware adaptable nursing bench can be electrically raised and lowered to appropriate heights for the various activities involved in the care of people with disabilities. Typically installed in a bathroom against a wall, it is designed to provide an appropriate work environment for the carer so that this person doesn’t have to bend down and lift. The height of the nursing bench can be vertically adjusted by 700 mm simply by using the remote control. The lowest height of the bench is 300 mm from the floor and the maximum height is 1000 mm. A fixed height model is also available.

The weight loading capacity is 200 kg. The adjustable neck support for the patient can be moved to either end of the bench. The optional safety rail can be easily folded up or down.

The bench is suitable for use in both wet and dry areas. Both fixed height models and electric models include fixing bolts for securing the bench system to a solid wall and it can be easily folded against the wall when not in use. The nursing bench is intended for use in: healthcare, aged care, education and leisure facilities.

Industrial ethernet switch The Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 managed industrial ethernet switch includes an optional integrated network address translation (NAT) feature that allows for high performance and simplified integration of IP-address mapping from a set of local, machine-level IP addresses to the end user’s broader plant-process network. This can benefit manufacturers that are integrating identi-

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multiple equipment builders are being integrated into a common production line.

The NAT feature allows OEMs to deliver their standard machines to customers without having to program unique IP addresses into them. The end user can then use the NAT feature to more simply integrate the machines into the larger network. Because the machines are identical to their standards, they are easier to maintain.

The switch also allows users to have the flexibility to segment or isolate network traffic by determining which devices are exposed to the larger network. By limiting access to certain devices, they can be isolated from broader network traffic, which can help optimise the network performance at the local level.

The line of switches is available with six, 10 and 20 fixed-port configurations. The product includes features such as IEEE-1588 time synchronisation, QoS (prioritisation) and Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP).

Additional features also allow for increased network availability and help improve network performance and troubleshooting-enhanced security. Each switch includes: dual-power inputs, input and output alarms, console port, fibre-ready SFP slots, DIN rail mount and operating temperature range of -40 to 60°C. Model options include: NAT, two gig ports, SD flash card, conformal coating, and two different software configurations for a total of 20 different models to best match machine and end-user applications.

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Solenoid interlock The Schmersal AZM 300 solenoid interlock has an innovative interlocking system in the form of a Maltese cross. The interlock can be actuated from three sides, which provides for universal application possibilities. Another advantage of this feature is that the user does not need any additional add-on parts such as a door stop or a latching element, considering that these functions have been integrated in the interlock.

The device integrates another practical function, namely the adjustable latching force, ie, the non-safety-related interlocking function when the safety guard is unlocked. Because of this feature, the interlocking system can be smoothly adjusted to suit individual requirements.

The device also includes innovative electronics, with an integrated RFID sensor that detects the identification and the coding of the actuator.

This means that the user can choose three different types of coding.

In the basic version, the sensor accepts any suitable target. A second - coded - version only reacts onto an individually assigned target. The teaching procedure can be repeated an arbitrary number of times. Finally, a third variant is available, which only accepts the target that was taught on the first activation.

The solenoid interlock meets the requirements of Cat 4, Performance Level e or Safety Integrity Level 3.

Because of its protection class IP69K, it is also suitable for use in hygiene-sensitive areas.

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DECEMBER 2013/JANUARY 2014 - SAFETY SOLUTIONS 31

CASE STUDY

NEW Driving safely at night

Crash risks while driving at night are higher than during the daytime, but most roadways in the US do not have roadway lighting. In fact, many state and local governments find it difficult to pay for installing, operating and maintaining roadway lighting. Despite these concerns, the proportion of nighttime driving is not likely to go down in today's round-the-clock economy, making car headlights increasingly important to night-time driving safety.

Through its Transportation Lighting and Safety program, the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is evaluating the potential for new lighting technologies and approaches to improve driving safety at night, including new car headlight systems.

Senior Research Scientist and Adjunct Assistant Professor John Bullough presented recent LRC research results at two international conferences dedicated to driving, vision, lighting and safety.

At the International Symposium on Automotive Lighting, held 23-25 September in Darmstadt, Germany, Bullough presented a paper entitled ‘Applying visual performance modeling to adaptive curve lighting safety data’, looking at swivelling or bending headlights that direct light into roadway curves. Visibility analyses from LRC field studies using these systems in comparison with conventional, stationary low-beam headlights led to estimates of reduced night-time crash frequencies of almost 4% along low-speed, sharp roadway curves and between 1 and 2% along higher-speed, shallower curves.

Earlier, at the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology's The Eye, The Brain and The Auto research congress held in Dearborn, Michigan from 16-18 September, Bullough presented ‘Adaptive vehicle lighting, visual performance and safety’, a look at the potential safety benefits of adaptive or glare-free high-beam headlight systems, which are beginning to appear on international vehicle models. These systems allow drivers to use high-beam headlights while selectively dimming a portion of the beam when oncoming drivers are present, which prevents glare to the oncoming drivers while providing improved visibility along the rest of the road. The LRC’s analyses suggest that night-time crashes might be reduced by nearly 7% when adaptive high beams are used, relative to using low-beam headlights.

The basis for both studies was the relative visual performance (RVP) model developed by LRC Director Mark Rea. Bullough and Rea previously showed that the safety benefits from roadway intersection lighting were in line with visibility improvements evaluated using the RVP model for different types of intersections. According to Bullough, “Since visual performance for night-time driving situations can be predicted accurately, and night-time crash data are difficult to collect, RVP could serve as a practical surrogate for crashes, allowing us to efficiently identify new lighting systems for maximising driving safety at night.” Both studies were sponsored by the Transportation Lighting Alliance (TLA), consisting of vehicle and lighting manufacturers Audi, Automotive Lighting, Hella, OSRAM SYLVANIA, Philips and Varroc Lighting.

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PRODUCTS

Roadside safety barrier system The BarrierGuard TL4 (Test Level 4) rated temporary steel barriers feature a design to mitigate risk to roadside workers on road projects and construction zones. It also minimises damage to vehicles and their occupants and is claimed to provide greater protection than traditional concrete or water-filled barriers.

The BarrierGuard absorbs the impact of a crash and, by containing the vehicle, offers the driver an increased chance of recovering control. The safety barrier system is lightweight, quick to deploy, easy to install and approved by all state governments.

Extensive crash testing has been undertaken throughout the development of the BarrierGuard at angles ranging from 15 to 45°, using vehicles weighing from 900 kg to 13 tonnes. The results were impressive; with the device containing a 13 tonne bus travelling at 70 km/h impacting at a 20° angle and a 7.5 tonne truck travelling at 50 km/h hitting the barriers at a 45° angle.

Despite weighing in excess of 700 kg, a concrete barrier impacted by a vehicle can cause the barrier to deflect a considerable distance, placing workers at risk. Conversely, a feature of the BarrierGuard, which weighs only 90 kg/m, is its low deflection.

An impact with a 1500 kg car hitting the barrier at a 20° angle at 110 km/h resulted in the barrier deflecting just 1 m. With a 13 tonne bus hitting at a 20° angle at 70 km/h, the barrier deflected just 2 m, while a two-tonne vehicle crashing onto the barriers at a 25° angle while travelling at 100 km/h resulted in a deflection of just 1.5 m.

Additionally, the roadside guard provides greater protection to roadway construction and maintenance workers than concrete barriers as there is no chance of barrier debris becoming a missile due to vehicle impact.

Up to 216 m of the guard is able to be transported on the one trailer and up to 300 m/h can be installed using a trained team of three or four operatives.

As the device has a 110 km/h safety rating, it negates the need for ‘slow zones’ and thanks to its smooth surface, devoid of protruding bolts, wires and gaps, it’s safer for motorcyclists.

It is also available with approved crash cushion end terminals.

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OHS Leaders Summit 2014

from the editor

25-27 March 2014

Surfers Paradise Marriot Resort & Spa, Gold Coast For further information: www.ohsleaders.com.au

While falls from height accounted for 13% of worker deaths in 2012, there were three times as many deaths due to a vehicle crash, according to a report released in November by SafeWork Australia. The data in the report, which examined fatalities due to work-related traumatic injury, also revealed that 40 truck drivers and 26 workers in cars died while working in 2012. Over the past 10 years, two-thirds of all work-related fatalities involved a vehicle in some way.

Most would agree that staff are a company’s greatest asset, and safety measures such as providing adequate PPE, machine guarding, etc, to protect them are crucial.

However, with statistics such as these from SafeWork, it makes sense to have a safety strategy that extends beyond the office or factory to workers out on the road. Read

The OHS Leaders Summit 2014 is being held from 25-27 March 2014 at Surfers Paradise Marriot Resort & Spa on the Gold Coast. The event attracts Australia’s OHS leaders for two main reasons: it provides a unique opportunity for busy OHS leaders to meet, engage and learn from new and innovative OHS service providers; and it also creates a platform where these OHS leaders gather to focus and share their own experiences, challenges and opportunities, and learn from their peers.

As the WHS Harmonisation Act places an emphasis on the employer’s duty of care, this has enforced OHS leaders to relook at their existing strategies to provide safer systems. The OHS Leaders Summit will highlight and keep attendees up to date with the latest challenges, changes and developments.

Larry Reaney, Director, OHS Leaders Summit, says it is the third year running for this event, which has received positive enthusiasm from the OHS leaders who have previously attended.

“They get to meet with some highly innovative service providers that can help their organisations massively,” says Reaney. “They are also just too busy throughout the year to genuinely engage with their peers about matters, so this event provides them with that ideal platform too.

I suppose you could say that the OHS Leaders Summit kills two imperative birds with one stone for these leaders.”

Moreover, the program has been created by an advisory council made up of respected OHS leaders; therefore, it has a highly relevant and topical agenda. On the council is Patrick Murphy, Global Manager, HSE - Corporate Functions, Rio Tinto; Kevin Figueiredo, GM Work Health & Safety, Woolworths; Greg Ford, Executive GM Safety, Assurance & Environment, Queensland Rail; Malcolm Deery, Group General Manager - HSE, Programmed Group; and Paul Cutrone, Partner, Sparke Helmore, who specialises in advising on workplace health and safety.

Attendees can also interact with their peers and OHS service providers through targeted and personalised workshops, presentations, panel discussions, think tanks and one-to-one meetings.

The one-to-one meetings are pre-organised business meetings in which the OHS leaders choose to meet with specific OHS service providers, ensuring that both parties are happy to meet and do business. This method serves to create some binding business relationships on-site. Attendees will also get ample opportunity to network with one another and enjoy their luxurious surroundings.

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our case study on page 8 to find out how a global pharmaceutical company is committed to creating a safe-driving culture with its workers in Australia and New Zealand.

This issue also features how the coal mining industry is taking an innovative approach to risk management using an interactive, online system on page 4. Developed by mining industry professionals for the mining industry, the system uses bow-tie analysis (BTA) to identify event-specific controls and consider the range of causes and consequences for selected priority events.

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In my opinion Is safety gear really safe?

A leading standards certifier is urging employers and site managers in the agriculture, construction, resources and manufacturing industries to evaluate the effectiveness of personal protective equipment for their employees.

With many presuming that all safety products such as hard hats, safety glasses, respirator masks, hearing protectors, fall arrestors and safety footwear meet mandatory requirements, the company behind the Five Ticks Standards Mark certification, SAI Global, cautions this is not always the case. Richard Donarski, Team Leader Health and Safety, Product Services at SAI Global, says that despite there being various Australian Standards (sometimes optional) for safety equipment, some manufacturers and suppliers may not comply with them, and others are ignorant of them, particularly when a product is developed overseas.

“It’s a common misconception that all personal safety items are subject to and must meet mandatory standards,” says Donarski. “The reality is, as many standards aren’t legislated, manufacturers choose not to apply standards to their processes. The consequence is that the very products designed to keep us safe may not necessarily do their jobs as expected. This is why it’s essential for employers, safety supervisors and managers to look for an approved symbol from a reputable certifier, like the ‘Five Ticks’, when buying these essential items.”

Manufacturers who choose to have their safety products independently certified against Australian Standards are more likely to have a sound understanding of the hazards their products are designed to protect against, as the manufacturing processes and end products will have been independently tested against safety criteria set by the relevant Australian Standards.

By introducing personal protective equipment that has not been independently certified into the workplace, organisations may be exposing employees and others to significant illness or injury.

Donarski says, “Toxic poisoning through inhalation or skin contact, fragments in the eye, cuts and amputations, skull fractures and even loss of hearing can all be a result of incidents that occur while using uncertified personal protection equipment. A cheap pair of safety glasses may look okay but are unlikely to withstand the pressure of a fragment of steel that may hurtle through the air at speed. Similarly, a respirator mask may not act as an efficient barrier to any hazardous chemicals or materials you’re working with.”

Donarski provides five tips to choosing personal protective equipment in the workplace: 1. Ask an expert. While all equipment looks the same, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it does the job. For example, a particular respirator mask may only be compatible with certain chemicals or materials. When unsure, ask the supplier and provide them with the exact details of what the equipment will be used for. If ordering online then call or submit an enquiry. Don’t take a gamble with your employees, especially when working with dangerous equipment or chemicals.

2. Purchase certified safety equipment only. This equipment will be branded with an appropriate certification mark, the Australian Standard reference, and should include the name of the organisation, the date it was certified and a Certification Licence number.

Be aware that not all products that claim to be certified are to an Australian standard. To be safe, look out for the Five Ticks ‘Certified Product’ StandardsMark or enter the Certification Licence number online at http://register.saiglobal.com/ to source further details.

3. Be careful when buying second-hand. Do you really know what that piece of equipment has been through? For example, a hard hat may look okay, but if it’s been left out in the sun every day, the chances are that its protection is nowhere near the level it should be due to strong UV rays weakening its shell. Additionally, second-hand DIY equipment may come with zero instructions. “They’re not the kind of equipment that you want to be playing a guessing game with,” Donarski says.

4.Double check all sizes. A hard hat or safety harness that’s a millimetre too small can be life-threatening should an incident occur. Check all sizes with employees before placing orders for products and, once they arrive, test that these fit accordingly. “Manufacturers can work to different sizes, so testing the product on an individual is essential to ensuring it fits appropriately.”

5. Renew and evaluate equipment regularly. Setting a calendar reminder to evaluate and renew equipment every few months isn’t enough. Some tasks are larger than others and, if an employee has been working on an intense job, then their protective gear may become ineffective at a quicker rate due to wear and tear. Donarski recommends evaluating equipment prior to every job rather than per calendar month.

For more information on product certification, visit www.saiglobal.com/assurance.

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