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Publisher Michelle Graves E-mail: michelle.graves@reedbusiness.com.au Editorial Co-ordinator Margaret Tra Tel: (02) 9422 2759 Fax: (02) 9422 2722 E-mail: margaret.tra@reedbusiness.com.au Managing Editor Sarah Falson Tel: (02) 9422 2480 Fax: (02) 9422 2722 E-mail: sarah.falson@reedbusiness.com.au Victoria sales Project Manager Michael Northcott Mobile: 0448 077 247 E-mail: michael.northcott@reedbusiness.com.au New South Wales sales Anthony Head Tel: (02) 9422 2368 Fax: (02) 9422 2966 E-mail: anthony.head@reedbusiness.com.au

contents OH&S

Height Safety

Waste & Hazardous Environments Thermometers for explosive atmospheres Automatic dumpster emptying Safety in new welding shields Portable bunding system

Graphic Design David Ashley Tel: (02) 9422 2710 E-mail: david.ashley@reedbusiness.com.au Circulation/Customer service Tel: (02) 9422 2666 E-mail: customer.service@reedbusiness.com.au\

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Polarising safety in hood protection Personal noise monitor Lifestyle footwear, a perfect fit Ansell gloves to boost productivity

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Horizontal rail system Companies fined due to lack of fall prevention Sperian’s Fall Protection catalogue PenoGuard a fall protection system

Tel: (07) 3261 8857 Fax: (07) 3261 8347

Production Co-ordinator Mary Copland Tel: (02) 9422 2738 Fax: (02) 9422 2655 E-mail: mary.copland@reedbusiness.com.au

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AE Smith’s ‘Commitment to Zero Harm’ Online safety training to change attitude of apprentices Safe Work Week Lights that don’t heat up

Queensland sales Sharon R. Amos

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Food-grade liquids handling Reduce muscular injury with Poly-Dolly High-quality forklift range

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Picking stations improve rates Safety light curtains protect tools

Printed four times a year, Safety First is inserted in the March, June, August and October issues of Manufacturers’ Monthly, FEN, Food and PACE with a distribution of 35,000.

Behind the cover Ansell Tel: 1800 516 957 Website: www.ansell.com.au The right protection is in your hands. Ansell provides hand protection to suit most work environments.

Our range protects against cuts, abrasions, chemical burns and contamination whilst providing comfort.

For performance that counts on the job, talk to Ansell: call 1800 516 957, visit www.ansell.com.au/handsup or email us at protection@ap.ansell.com

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OH&S

AE Smith’s ‘Commitment to Zero Harm’ ue to AE Smith & Son’s high losttime injury frequency rate (LTIFR), the company insisted on implementing a safety program.

Approximately 700 of its employees are engaged in construction and service projects across 2,000 sites in Australia.

In 2005, the company’s high lost-time injury frequency rate was 56.1 and as a result, a ‘Commitment to Zero Harm’ program was initiated.

Danny O’Reilly, national safety officer of AE Smith, sought the advice of a number of external safety experts.

He also decided to replace the variety of spreadsheets that were being used to record safety data with Salvus, a leading Australian safety, risk and claims management software system developed

by ComOps. The software offered adherence to standards such as AS/NZS ISO 31000 for hazard identification and risk assessment; it also contained functionality for other critical areas such as incident

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AE Smith reveals what tools it used to path the way to zero harm.

management, injury management, plant and equipment asset registers and maintenance records.

“We wanted to look for trends and processes across the business, to identify opportunities to change. Then we needed to measure that change to see if we were succeeding,” said O’Reilly.

The ‘Commitment to Zero Harm’

Online safety training to change attitude of apprentices People and Quality Solutions (PaQs), a registered training organisation, has launched a new online safety course to change the attitudes of apprentices.

Young people are almost one-and-a-half times more likely to be injured at work than the average worker, and the statistics show that more than 70% of these cases occur within the first year of employment, according to PaQS. The course has evolved from the original, a competency-based course in Advanced Safety Awareness (ASA).

The ASA course has been designed and developed to fit into safety induction programs for trainees and apprentices.

The course is designed to develop young workers’ attitude towards safety, as well as their confidence and self esteem.

According to PaQS senior psychologist and founder, Carl Reams, the PaQS ethos is founded on a new theory of personal safety management in Australia, targeting human error by

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PaQs’s course is designed to develop young workers’ attitudes towards safety. developing and enhancing individual safety thinking and responsibility.

People and Quality Solutions 02 4949 4500, www.paqs.com.au

program kicked-off with presentations to all staff in Australia, with messaging pointing-out the importance to comply with safety legislation, and ensure a good safety record to the company's construction industry partners.

“At the end of each presentation we gave attendees a Zero Harm notebook, and asked people to commit to one or two safety-related things that they themselves could control and commit to,” said O’Reilly.

“Since our first Zero Harm presentation, we've gone from a lost-time injury frequency rate of 56 in 2005, to just one of four in the whole of 2010, and we have a system that keeps us on-track with instantaneous notifications and a real-time reporting dashboard for our KPI and LTI information,” said O’Reilly.

“We want to eliminate human damage, not just reduce it. That's our real zero harm quest.”

AE Smith & Son 1300 313 313, www.aesmith.com.au

Safe Work Week SA The organisers of Safe Work Week will host free workshops tailored to meet the needs of employers, employees, contractors, health and safety representatives and OH&S professionals from 24 to 28 October 2011 in South Australia.

Safe Work Week 2011 is presented by the SafeWork SA Advisory Committee, in partnership with SafeWork SA, SA Unions, Business SA and WorkCover SA. According to Safe Work SA, a mix of information sessions will focus on risk management, workplace environment, priority risks and industries, and helping people understand the new Model Work Health Safety legislation.

The sessions will also celebrate the winners of the Safe Work SA awards.

Safe Work SA 08 8204 9200, www.safework.sa.gov.au

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OH&S

Safer crusher liner for miners Crushing Equipment will soon be distributing a new jaw and cone crusher liner lifting tool called Mangasafe.

A jaw and cone crusher liner lifting tool.

The system is designed for the quarrying and mining industry to ensure safety when lifting manganese liners. It reportedly replaces the need for miners to weld lugs.

The system is reportedly a safe and efficient liner replacement, which works by being inserted into the liner’s pre-cast holes, after which a stabiliser bar is fitted and the lifting chains attached.

The tool is currently undergoing final testing and further development, and is expected to be available soon, says the distributor.

Mangasafe 03 9338 0200, www.mangasafe.com.au

Improved safety in magnetic cable hangers Swift Metal Services has expanded its range of brackets and components with the introduction of relocatable, magnetic hanging brackets for cables, hoses and pneumatic lines – the Swift Cable-Mate and Swift Cable-Buddy.

According to the company, the cable hanging brackets are essential for trades personnel using electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic equipment.

Swift Metal Services 1800 626 525, www.swiftmetal.com.au

Kennard’s fluorescent safety lights can be used in all weather conditions.

Lights that don’t heat up Kennards Hire’s fluorescent safety work lights attach easily to ladders or scaffolding, and take knocks and bumps with little risk of damage, according the distributor.

The lights reportedly don’t heat up and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor work.

The lights can be linked together and used safely in all weather conditions, says Kennards.

Kennards Hire 02 9624 8555, www.kennards.com.au

Put safety first.

Keep in touch. Up to 10km.

Now you can keep your team in touch wherever they are in the workplace and have the benefit of instant communication in the event of an emergency. With a range of up to 10 km, EnGenius, from Aristel is Australia’s longest range cordless phone system.

An Engenius system can operate any number of portable handsets from 1 to 90, and can be expanded as needs arise. EnGenius connects to your PBX system, so calls can be directed to individuals, not desks. Rugged and durable EnGenius offers handsetst to-handset calling, SMS, caller ID and much more. There’s even a one-touch Broadcast function for instant contact with all handsets should an emergency arise.

Contact Aristel today for more information.

Freecall 1800 00 21 33 or www.aristel.com.au

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Machine Safety by Design

Pilz - For One Stop Machinery Safety Solutions Pilz have been leading the way in machine safety and automation product development for more than 60 years.

Our range of machinery safety products backed by professional safety engineers guarantees integrated safety solutions. We are your safe automation solutions partner during all phases: from risk assessment and development of safety concepts through to implementation and validation of plant and machinery.

Pilz clients receive one-stop safety engineering solutions backed by access to an extensive range of Pilz products for automation safety, guarding, motion control, sensor and monitoring technology, visualisation and diagnostic systems.

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HEIGHT SAFETY

Companies fined due to lack of fall prevention building and roofing company have been fined a total of $10,000 for failing to provide fall prevention measures for workers on a building site, according to WorkSafe WA. Boutique Building Company and Western Metal Roofing both pleaded guilty to failing to provide edge protection when there was a risk that a person could fall three metres or more.

Both companies were fined $5,000 in the Rockingham Magistrates Court.

According to WorkSafe WA, the incident occurred in 7 January 2009, when Boutique Building Company contracted Western Metal Roofing to install the roof at the workplace.

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and observed three roof plumbers working on the roof of the building, without any form of edge protection or fall prevention system, exposing them to the risk of a fall of around 6.5 metres.

Acting WorkSafe commissioner Lex McCulloch said that falls were almost always preventable by having safe systems of work in place.

“It’s disappointing to hear about safe systems of work for fall prevention not being in place,” McCulloch said.

“Fortunately there were no falls on this site despite the lack of fall protection, but the potential was there and the risk should not have been taken.”

WorkSafe WA 08 9327 8777, www.worksafe.wa.gov.au

Horizontal rail system The SÖLL MutiRail horizontal rail system is a horizontal fall protection system, available from the Miller by Sperian range of engineered solutions.

It offers the advantage of greater fixing distances of up to six meters and can be used by up to six people at the same time, says Miller.

The SÖLL is designed for maximum safety and is made to withstand the toughest environmental conditions.

Miller by Sperian 1300 139 166, www.millerfallprotection.com.au

PenoGuard fall protection system DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, has introduced its PenoGuard fall protection system.

The PenoGuard system is a safety device that is designed to increase the safety of workers around penetrations that are commonly seen in construction, civil works and other confined space industrial applications.

The safety system offers a solution for the prevention of falls around unprotected openings.

The PenoGuard is constructed from high-quality steel to ensure load capacity and durability.

Capital Safety 02 8753 7600, www.capitalsafety.com.au

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The Fall Protection catalogue incorporates important safety and product information.

Fall Protection catalogue Sperian Protection has launched its redesigned Fall Protection catalogue.

The new catalogue incorporates important safety and product information, aimed at simplifying the selection of the correct type of fall protection equipment in the workplace.

Sperian’s entire harness range, superimposed on mannequin silhouettes will be featured.

Highlighting the wide range of key features and benefits of the harnesses, the catalogue also includes new information on the different types of harness webbing available, says Sperian.

Sperian Protection 1300 139 166, www.sperian.com

SpanSet’s ERGO harnesses

PenoGuard is a safety device that increases the safety of workers around penetrations in confined space applications.

Models in SpanSet’s new ERGO range of harnesses are made in Australia and are AS/NZ 1891.1 2007 approved.

The harnesses are manufactured to ensure comfort, safety, and practicality.

The breathable rear mesh panel gives the harness form, while simplifying donning and minimising tangling.

The harnesses feature a confined space attachment loop and stainless steel, easy-glide buckles.

SpanSet Australia 02 4735 3955, www.spanset.com.au

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WASTE & HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS

Portable bunding system pill Station’s Quickbund portable bunding system is constructed from X-R5 – a chemical-resistant material that does not become brittle or crack when exposed to oils and fuels.

Featuring fold-down walls for truck and forklift access, the standard 1,000L model folds down to a compact 500x500x100mm size and weighs 10kg.

All of the 10 standard sizes, which range from 1,000 to 24,700L, have high-frequency, welded seams to prevent leaking and contamination.

The portable system can be deployed and functional in seconds according to the company, by placing it on the ground and unfolding it to create a secure area.

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Standard sizes of the bunding system range from 1,000 to 24,700L.

Safety in new welding shields 3M Speedglas has launched three welding shields: the 9100 Air (respiratory), the 9100 FX (flip-up), and the 9100 FX Air (flipup/respiratory).

The flip-up versions feature a clear 17x10cm protective visor.

A new curved geometry combined with the visor’s curvature allows for clear field of view in up, down, and 170° side-to-side directions, the company says.

The clear visor is suited for grinding or precision welding preparation under low-light conditions and provides high-impact and optional powered or supplied air respiratory protection.

The new shields are compatible with the premium Speedglas 9100 auto-darkening welding lenses, including the 9100XX, which is 85% larger than a standard-sized Speedglas 9100 welding lens.

All welding shields within the Speedglas 9100 range are compliant to Australian Standard AS/NZS 1337.1 for high impact and feature variable dark shades, as well as a grind mode and a tack mode.

AWS 02 9439 0111, www.awsupplies.com.au

The Speedglas 9100 lenses can be used in all arc welding processes.

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WASTE & HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS

Connectable chemical bunds Spilldoktor’s new range of low-profile, connectable bunds, offer gentle non-slip ramps, providing smooth, safe slopes.

When moving 200L drums (which can weigh up to 300kg) on a drum truck, this is a significant manual handling advantage, says Spilldoktor.

The units come in The units come in ‘2 drum’ modules compact ‘2 drum’ which can form various configurations. modules which can be connected in many configurations to suit almost any application.

There are various configurations available to the user, including L and T shape bunds. Users can quickly build the particular ‘footprint’ which suits the available floor space.

Spilldoktor 1800 365 867, www.spilldoktor.com

Flexible, colour-coded floor squeegees Pall Mall Manufacturing has introduced the Unger SmartFit Squeegees, which offer three new innovative elements – a universal power socket, an easy water flush system and flexible colour-coding.

The universal power socket design allows the units to lock onto a wide range of handles.

Unlike set size sockets, the new sockets adjust to take any size or shape of standard handles on the market, Pall Mall claims.

In addition, the open socket design allows the user to quickly rinse and flush any dirt that has accumulated on the socket. According to Pall Mall, three SmartFit models are available in a choice of two sizes.

All three models come with double black moss rubber.

Pall Mall Manufacturing 02 9584 8644, www.pallmall.com.au

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Automatic dumpster emptying

Actisafe’s Dumpmaster is a strain-free automated solution.

Actisafe has introduced the Dumpmaster, which is a strain-free automated solution that has been designed to safely empty standard-sized industrial dumpsters.

The unit has been designed for use in any situation where there is an OH&S imperative to safely handle dumpsters.

According to Actisafe, the Dumpmaster eliminates back strain via a three-step system, which involves the bin being parked in the Dumpmaster, the safety gate on Dumpmaster being closed, and the start button then pressed.

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

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BODY PROTECTION

Safety in hood protection

Lifestyle footwear, a perfect fit

perian Protection (now part of Honeywell) has launched a new Polar Hood clothing device.

Combining functionality and comfort, the new Polar Hood is a balaclava-style hood that provides protection from harsh weather, while still complying with strict workplace safety standards.

Responding to the increasing need for workers to stay warm while also staying safe, the Polar Hood offers protection from cold climates while ensuring optimal earmuff attenuation, the company says.

The Polar Hood’s unique design features patented side panels to help eliminate the gap between headphone earcups and the ear, reportedly reducing hazardous noise exposure without distorting sound quality or earmuff attenuation.

STEEL Blue has introduced its new ‘Lifestyle’ range of sleek, flexible safety footwear designed to provide workers with comfortable, durable and safe workwear options.

The new range is suitable for workers on factory floors, those performing maintenance jobs and workers in manufacturing warehouses.

Also suitable for workers who are constantly on the go, the lightweight shoe offers both functionality and safety, the company says.

Shoe styles The ‘Darwin’ sports-style include Perth, ankle boot has penetration-resistant Darwin, features.

Melbourne or Adelaide. All styles have anti-static, waterresistant and shock-absorption features.

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The Polar Hood protects against harsh climates, and complies with safety standards.

Sperian Protection 1300 139 166, www.sperian.com

Ansell gloves to boost productivity Ansell has released a new glove designed to boost the productivity of workers who are required to handle sharp objects or components.

The liners of the new HyFlex 11-630 glove incorporate a yarn structure that contains HPPE (Higher Performance Polyethylene), which reportedly improves performance by aiding impact strength for the worker.

According to Ansell, the yarn provides high-level cut-resistance required by workers involved in controlling, handling and assembling applications where contact with sharp pieces can cause serious cuts.

The HyFlex 11-630 glove is compliant to AS/NZS 2161 standards.

Ansell 1800 337 041, www.ansell.com.au

High-heat safety gear Weld Guard has brought-out a protective winter range of flameretardant clothing, made for workers in industrial settings.

Made from Egyptian cotton, the new range of clothing is designed for welding, and is reportedly lighter and more comfortable to wear than traditional flame-retardant clothing on the market.

The range includes jackets, bibs, welder caps and neck flaps, and each model comes in either navy, yellow or grey colour.

For heavier industrial jobs, Weld Guard has a line of heat-resistant clothing made from leather, Parrawool and an aluminised range that can reportedly resist temperatures of up to 400°C. The aluminised range is specifically designed to resist radiant heat and includes jackets, overpants and aprons.

The range is designed to protect welders.

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BOC 03 9287 8203, www.boc.com.au

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

Personal noise monitor 3M’S new noise indicator, the NI100, alerts users to potentiallydangerous noise levels, helping identify areas where hearing protection may need to be worn.

The monitor reminds Users simply clip workers when to wear the noise indicator hearing protection. to a shirt or jacket; its LED delivers a clear indication when noise levels exceed a potentially-hazardous threshold and workers should wear protection.

A red flashing LED indicates when noise levels are equal to or above 85dBA, hearing protection may be required, and a green flashing LED indicates that levels are below 85dBA, and hearing protection may not be necessary.

The NI has a rechargeable battery that operates for up to 200 hours.

3M 136 136, www.3m/au/ohs

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Mongrel SP Range Because what you do makes a difference to the boots you wear Our Mongrels SP Series was designed to incorporate the most significant technological, comfort and safety features into one premium range. Now Mongrels have expanded the SP designation to meet the requirements of different work conditions.

For example the mining industry and light manufacturing industries have very different needs. Now, along with SP>P Originals we offer SP>R, SP>S, SP>Z, SP>T and SP>N ranges. Take a look on our website or call for a Mongrel salesman for more information.

Features many of the original and popular styles of our SP Premium Range launched in 2006.

The high tech rubber-soled work boot that’s built to take the heat no matter how rugged the conditions – heat resistant soles up to 300˚C

The lightweight, work boot with aluminium toe-cap and advance Sport technology soling.

The revolutionary ZipSider style allows for great ankle support with easy on and off features required by many trades.

Our Trade range featuring high spec features matched with a comfort innersole and value for money rugged leather uppers.

Many workers don’t require a steel toe cap. So Mongrels has provided a number of non-safety styles from riding boots to classic elastic sided boots and a security range.

SP RANGE The Aussie born and bred work boot designed to work best for you

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MATERIALS HANDLING

Safety pedestrian stacker oyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has re-launched its Raymond-brand RAS-S25 pedestrian stacker range, with the emphasis on safety in the warehouse.

The RAS-S25 reportedly provides optimum manoeuvrability in confined spaces.

The system also offers adjustable legs, makes it ideal for storage areas in miscellaneous areas.

It is suitable for use within the food and related industries, and indoor warehouse environments.

Key safety features of the RAS-S25 stacker include Click-to-Creep, electric brake, hill-start assist/roll-back protection, and the security of

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password-only operation.

The RAS-S25 stacker has a nominal capacity of 1136kg and a 3.6m maximum operating height. Its legs are adjustable from 890mm to 1295mm width, to suit a variety of pallet sizes and operating conditions.

According to TMHA Warehouse Equipment brand manager, Dean Watson, the RAS-S25 has the edge in manoeuvrability and safety.

“It provides manoeuvrability at reduced speed in confined areas with a 180-degree steering angle, and the operator can use either hand to drive the truck,” he said.

Toyota Material Handling Australia 02 8706 6200, www.toyotamaterialhandling.com.au

Food-grade liquids handling CEVA Logistics offers a range of demountable liquid bulk handling solutions to simplify storage and handling.

One model, the Optimum Food Container, features a patented split-lid design that slides back and locks into place, eliminating the need to manually-remove the lid.

The system's graduated sight glass gives a clear view of the level, and the quality of the product inside.

The system is being marketed as a great alternative to 205-litre drums.

CEVA Logistics 1300 550 868, www.au.cevalogistics.com

The mobile unit has a 304-litre capacity.

Reduce muscular handling injuries Enware Australia is now distributing Enpac’s Poly-Dolly, a tough, light and ergonomic mobile dispensing station designed for 205-litre (44 gallon) drums in chemicals handling applications.

The Poly-Dolly has been engineered to reduce drum handling and improve safety, Enware claims.

Weighing 44.5kg, the Enpac Poly-Dolly has a load-bearing capacity of UDL 270kg, along with built-in protection including an easy loading and dispensing procedure, and an easy wheeling design.

Enware Australia 02 8536 4000, www.enware.com.au

High-quality forklift range Powerlift Material Handling’s Powerlift HC Range of industrial forklifts, manufactured by Chinese company Hangcha, are now available for Australian industrial companies.

The machines come in a range of engine models including: 1.8 to 10 tonnes in gas, diesel and petrol forklifts; 1 to 5 tonnes in electric; and reach truck models ranging from 1.2 to 2 tonnes.

The units come standard with tiltadjust steering wheels, suspension seats and LED rear lights – providing safety.

All forklifts also incorporate Nissanmade engines and solid tyres, and offer LCD displays of all machine functions along with high-capacity radiators.

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The in-built Nissan engines reportedly comply with EU stage III control regulations.

Powerlift Material Handling 1800 353 312, www.powerlift.com.au

The forklifts reportedly feature top specifications at affordable prices.

Komatsu has reportedly implemented Wormald’s fire suppression system.

Heavy vehicle fire protection Wormald’s vehicle fire suppression systems range provides vital risk management for heavy vehicles against the threat of fire.

Combustible components in a truck, forklift or van, which are in close proximity to ignition/heat sources, are at risk of a fire while in transit.

The systems can determine the level of fire risk and provide the most appropriate system to address that risk.

Wormald 133 166, www.wormald.com.au

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The Portable, Powerful

Often used in rental situations where operators are not familiar with conveyors, every part of the systems has been designed with safety in mind. The control box circuit is 24 AC and it is rated to prevent electrical problems. The drive mechanism is contained within the frame offering no pinch points and the belt edges are protected under guard. Rails and hoppers all have safety pins to ensure a secure assembly.

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CONVEYOR SYSTEM

Manufactured in 3 metre lengths and weighing only 77kg, they can be carried into position and set up in minutes. A foam filled core sandwiched between stainless steel plates means they are structurally strong while remaining light and durable.

Powerful Miniveyor uses powerful 0.37 and 0.55KW motors, mounted inside the end rollers drive the belts at 0.32m/sec and 0.40m/sec.

Versatile Up a flight of stairs and turn 90°, no problem. Run on a 40° slope into a hopper or 60 metres across a rooftop. Miniveyor is the solution to difficult excavation and conveying problems. Miniveyors have been used in the confined areas of coal mines as well as many difficult landscaping environments.

Rugged Built for tough and demanding environments. Corrosion free, all aluminium and stainless steel construction. The impact resistant control box is waterproof and built to last. They cannot be built and tougher.

Modular Modular construction lends itself to a customer designed installation.

Units can be locked together using a clamp kit and 4 modules can provide a 12 metre unsupported span. There are hoppers for hand loading and grizzly style hoppers for machine loading. For greater tonnage, run units in tandem with a double-wide hopper.

Side Rails allow for moving Different sizes of Hoppers Hand loading, Bobcat or Mini-Excavator, Skid Steer and Double Grizzly

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Variable height stands for quick set-up and adjustment. Turn corners and convey material up to a 40 degree angle

Clamp kits lock units together to create 15 metre spans

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Forklift safety barriers new range of forklift barriers from Barrier Group – consisting of the Post-Q, Menni-Q and Dock Safe Q – is designed to keep forklifts and people separate to avoid accidents.

Post-Q provides impact protection against low-speed manoeuvring vehicles. It is a Modular Safety Fence which is non-conductive, corrosionand abrasion-resistant, and can be used indoors or outdoors.

The Impact Protection Fence, Menni-Q, is designed specifically for warehouses, factories and road work applications.

Used in conjunction with Barrier’s Menni System enables it to be fixed to the ground.

The Menni also acts as a The barriers are designed to keep delineator against forklift tines or forklifts and people separate to avoid accidents. straying pallets entering walkways under the fence system.

Dock Safe Q is a rapid deployment loading barrier dock designed to prevent people falling from loading docks.

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Thermometers for explosive atmospheres Fluke Calibration has introduced the 1551A Ex and 1552A Ex ‘Stik’ thermometers; a precise and digital replacement for mercury-in-glass thermometers.

They are ATEX- and IECEx-compliant for safe use where potentially-explosive gases may be present.

The 1551A Ex ‘Stik’ thermometer has a temperature range of –50°C to 160°C. The model 1552A Ex has a range of –80°C to 300°C. Both models are accurate to ± 0.05 °C over their full temperature range, claims Fluke Australia.

The stainless steel probe and digital readout of the Fluke 1551A Ex and 1152A Ex ‘Stik’ thermometers are fixed together and calibrated as a system.

This model features a large backlit LCD display which rotates 90 degrees for easy reading from any angle, and a user-settable auto-off function to extend typical battery life to 300 hours.

Fluke Australia 03 9633 0444, www.fluke.com.au

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Safety relays suit varying applications Rockwell Automation is introducing its ‘next generation’ of safety relays, designed for most industrial safety applications.

Six new products are available in the range, offering a universal input feature allowing devices such as safety-interlock switches, emergency-stop switches, pressure-sensitive mats and OSSD

devices – such as safety light curtains – to use the same set of terminals.

Simple logic tasks can also be achieved via the single wire safety connection between relays.

This simple, one-wire link uses transistor technology and monitoring via dynamic signals. This removes the need for dual-channel connection and offers SIL 3, PLe safety rating, Rockwell says.

With this logic functionality, applications can be configured to offer flexible ‘AND/OR’ functional control.

Other options can be configured for requirements such as regional and global e-stop functions.

The relays offer a universal input for connecting related safety devices including safety light curtains.

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Users can design their own cable carrier.

Custom carriers Tsubaki is now distributing cable and hose carrier solutions from German company KabelSchlepp.

The solutions come in a variety of options, from light-weight micro-sized mono cable carriers up to large, super-duty steel chain designs.

The range also includes carriers with 3D movement for multi-axis robotic applications and tube types for protection from chips and debris.

Tsubaki Australia 02 9704 2500, tsubaki.com.au

High Speed Liquid Filling System for Pails, Drums & I.B.C.’s High fill rates can be achieved (up to 3L/sec) to maximize output.

Interchangeable fill tubes to suit common neck diameters such 20, 28 & 48mm used on drums.

• Standard fill range 2-1,000 litres.

A high speed filling machine mounted on a trolley frame. Designed to fill containers (drums, pails etc) mounted on a pallet so they do not have to be lifted or palletised after filling. The boom pivots 180˚ to reach across three to four pallets.

• FILLING SPEED 8-9 x 10 litre pails/minute 4-5 x 20 litre drums/minute 40-50 x 200 litre drums/hr 8-10 x 1,000 litre I.B.C.’s/hr

Fill head assembly made from either #316 stainless steel or plastic to suit food applications or aggressive chemicals.

Batch controller is integrated with variable speed drive & product pump.

This filling system is excellent for use on short run products, change over time is fast and product loss is minimal.

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Picking stations improve safety

The height-adjustable picking stations can process multiple orders.

Rapidpick ergonomic split case picking stations are capable of increasing operator productivity rates to over 1,000 items per hour, supplier Dematic claims.

The configuration of the picking stations, which can be set-up to process multiple orders concurrently, are tailored to match operators’ individual requirements, including height-adjustable operator platforms and work tables for personal safety.

Height- and rake-adjustable display screens provide simple, step-by-step management of the picking process.

The high-resolution screens display symbols for order volumes, along with photos of the products to be picked.

The tapes are available in 50mm and 100mm widths for varying floor signage needs.

Clear direction safety tapes Floorsafe hi-visibility, self-adhesive reflective tapes for the floor have been designed to highlight dangerous objects, work zones and indicator signage in the factory.

Once applied, Floorsafe’s tapes are said to highlight the leading-edge of steps and at the same time provide a non-slip surface for increased safety.

The range includes safety tapes, floor marking tapes and reflective tapes. For night vision, the company also has a range of glow-in-the-dark luminous and photo luminescent anti-slip tapes.

A range of anodised aluminium stair tread nosings is available with coloured rubber inserts for an attractive finish.

Floorsafe 1300 717 769, www.floorsafe.com.au

Dematic 02 9486 5463, www.dematic.com.au

Safety light curtains protect tools The ReeR EOS4 compact safety light curtain has been designed for the protection of machine tools.

According to distributor Treotham Automation, the unit has a very small dead zone allowing it to maintain resolution up to 30mm if installed on a plan, and to maintain resolution up to 40mm if installed at 90° against another EOS unit.

Up to three curtains can be connected in a master set-up.

Treotham Automation 02 9907 1778, www.treotham.com.au

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