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Associate Publisher Martin Sinclair E-mail: martin.sinclair@reedbusiness.com.au Group Editor Cole Latimer Tel: (02) 9422 2352 E-mail: cole.latimer@reedbusiness.com.au Deputy Editor Isaac Leung Tel: (02) 9422 2956 Fax: (02) 9422 2722 E-mail: isaac.leung@reedbusiness.com.au Victoria Sales Project Manager Michael Northcott Mobile: 0448 077 247 E-mail: michael.northcott@reedbusiness.com.au New South Wales Sales Anthony Head Tel: (02) 9422 2368 Fax: (02) 9422 2966 E-mail: anthony.head@reedbusiness.com.au Queensland Sales Sharon R. Amos Tel: (07) 3261 8857 Fax: (07) 3261 8347 E-mail: sharon.amos@reedbusiness.com.au Production Co-ordinator Mary Copland Tel: (02) 9422 2738 Fax: (02) 9422 2655 E-mail: mary.copland@reedbusiness.com.au 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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EPCs and OH&S harmonisation Managing contractors Boosting site safety Portable driving alertness system

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Productivity and safety Online safety course

Materials Handling

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Removing conveyor covers Automatic pallet dispensing machine Safe reel rewinding

Waste & Hazardous Environments

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Protection from welding fumes Non-sparking insulated tools

Body Protection

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Disposable respirators Eye safety Fall protection harnesses

Height Safety

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Self-retracting lifelines Height safety and the new laws

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The new AS-i safety monitor from ifm monitors code sequences transmitted in an AS-i network, ensuring the safe state of the system in the case of message deviations or timeouts. It enables transmission of safe and non-safe I/O signals via the same AS-i bus. The monitor is fully downward compatible for retrofitting, and one unit replaces many traditional safety relays.

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MINING SAFETY

Has national OH&S created harmony?

Harmonisation of safety laws across Australia has increased focus on OH&S, writes Rob Stummer.

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N the past few years the interest in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) has increased considerably within the resources sector. Harmonised Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws commenced in New South Wales, Queensland, the Commonwealth, the ACT and the Northern Territory on 1 January 2012, and companies have also placed increased importance on OH&S. Large Australian resources companies generally have OH&S policies and procedures in place which are well in excess of minimum legislative requirements. However, companies in the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) industry often find it challenging to demonstrate OH&S compliance and the lack of integrated information systems is a key contributing factor.

EPC contractors The trend is for EPC contractors to offer turn-key installations. This shifts all the risks to the EPC contractor which designs and constructs the installation and manages all purchasing activities and subcontracting. Also, the contractor is responsible for every aspect of safety, although the contracting company must also ensure that the contractor demonstrates OH&S compliance.

efforts, still differ between states – and meet the stringent demands of resources companies, an efficient OH&S management system is key. In such a system the responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and means are laid down for the execution of individual client- and site-specific OH&S policies.

Contractor management Clients measure the performance of subcontractors, suppliers and other parties involved, based on agreements on safety and working methods. In general, parties will document in detail agreements made with regard to roles and responsibilities, in order for organisations to properly control them and create an accident free workplace on a day-to-day basis.

For a company that outsources work to a contractor or subcontractor, it is far more efficient to work with an integrated system which records and can report on health and safety information, insurance data, training programs and specific contractor and owner/client documents.

Risk and control

subcontractors deal with OH&S policies.

While this insight is increasingly easy to realise by deploying modern automation tools, not all companies have the systems to efficiently capture and report the information. This can be an issue for EPC companies when they are gearing up for a new project. Many lack the systems to efficiently coordinate the right resources and demonstrate OH&S compliance.

Automating processes For many organisations, monitoring incidents and reporting on them is a complex matter. Often, incidents are registered in stand-alone information systems that support only a part of the entire OH&S policy, and do not provide a complete overview, making it impossible to coordinate with other business processes. The choice now lies between an integrated system that supports all processes, or a best-of-breed approach where separate specialised applications are deployed for different types of processes.

While efforts to harmonise different OH&S regimes in Australia are welcome, there will never be a one-size-fits-all solution. Systems which can be easily configured to meet different OH&S policies are far more valuable and costeffective than those requiring expensive or time-consuming customisation.

Rob Stummer is the managing director for IFS Australia and New Zealand.

Outsourcing has many benefits but it can also increase risk. While companies executing projects find it relatively easy to monitor their own OH&S performance, this is more complex for companies OH&S management that commission assignments. These In order to comply with OH&S organisations will benefit from a clear A D regulations _ SFSI C A U G despite _ 1 2 . harmonisation pdf P a g einsight 1 into 2 9 how / 0 6their / 1contractors 2 , 1 1 and/or : 5 6 AM IFS Australia, 03 9862 3800 www.ifsworld.com – which

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MINING SAFETY

How to effectively manage contractors SOFTWARE can assist in properly managing safety obligations when it comes to dealing with contractors.

Many organisations, including big miners, use contractors for flexibility: they can quickly scale their workforce up and down to meet changing operational requirements.

However, while most firms conduct initial insurance and certification checks at the point of employment, many find tracking expiration and renewal unwieldy, and fail to effectively manage their contractors.

“When a contractor is uninsured or does not have up to date training or certificates contracting firms can be left exposed financially and have their reputations significantly damaged,” says Adrian Manessis, from safety management software firm, myosh.

“Companies have lost large contracts as a result of the mismanagement of contractors.

“Under the new OH&S harmonisation laws the term ‘employee’ is changed to ‘worker’, making it even clearer contractors and volunteers need to be included in safety plans. While contractor administration is time consuming, management systems...allow for contractors to maintain their own records while the contracting company stays in control.”

And safety management software can also streamline other processes. myosh is recommended by the National Safety Council.

WA Safety Show, 0423 024 819 AD_ S F P RI AUG_ 1 2 . p d f Pa ge 1 2 / 0 7 / www.wasafetyshow.com

Cool and tough shirt HEAT stress is a serious issue with Australian mining sites often reaching above 45 degrees. Heat stress can cause heat rash, muscle cramps, dehydration, naeusea, and heat stroke.

This is exacerbated by clothes that are heavy and lack ventilation, which traps heat and acts as insulation, further raising the body temperature.

KingGee has developed a range of more comfortable new work clothes – the Work Cool 2. According to the company, these shirts have “next generation fabric which provides greater air permeability” and “venting in the underarm and shoulders to increase airflows”.

Its breathability is ISO 11092:1993 compliant as 1 2 , 9 : 2 6 AM tested by the CSIRO. The shirt

A tougher shirt is fighting heat stress on site.

features a rip-stop cool fabric that increases its tear and abrasion resistance.

The shirts have reinforced stitching, conforming to durability standards AS/NZS 2919-1987. Sun protection is provided via the longer sleeve and collar extension which is twice as large as other shirts.

KingGee, 1800 658 791 www.kinggee.com.au

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MINING SAFETY

Pilbara Access boosts safety with Safepad MINING scaffolding specialists Pilbara Access is anticipating reaping real fiscal benefits due to its use of Safepad, a high-visibility impact protection solution.

According to Stephen Easterbrook, managing director of Pilbara Access, his teams’ worksites have become safer due to the company’s use of Safepad products.

“We’ve been using Safepad products for the past twelve months, rolling out the first set at Rio Tinto’s iron ore project at Yandicoogina in 2011,” says Easterbrook.

“Thanks to Safepad, we’re providing effective protection to our teams of scaffolders from protruding objects inEthe could A D _which SFA C past AUG _ 1 2 . pd potentially have caused serious

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The Safepad products act in both preventative and protective capacities against impact hazards.

injuries to our workers.” to impact hazards, especially Safepad says worksites in under the pressure of tight mining, oil and gas sectors are deadlines and schedules. becoming more congested, f P a g e 1 2 / 0 7 / 1 2 , On 1 Pilbara 0 : 4 3Access’ A Msites, making workers susceptible Safepad products work in two

ways. They have high visibility colours, making workers more aware of a potential hazardous situation or protuberance.

The cushioning design of the products ensure that if there is an impact, injuries and damage are greatly reduced.

Easterbrook and his team have implemented the use of Safepad Original products across Rio Tinto Iron Ore and BHP sites, as well as clients on the Wheatstone site in Western Australia’s north west region.

Safepad products are built for heavy-duty industrial work environments and are also flame-retardant, a big upgrade on previous practises of using paint, rags and duct tape to highlight hazards.

Safepad, 08 9474 6886 www.safepad.com.au

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MINING SAFETY

Failsafe valves ROTORK has unveiled its new range of manually energised spring-return actuators for failsafe valves.

The new Rotork ManPower range is built for failsafe valves that are infrequently operated.

According to the company, these new spring-return actuators reduce installation time and expense since no external electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic power supply is required.

Suitable for a wide range of ball, butterfly, and plug valves, the scotchyoke actuators are equipped with a compact, self contained manually operated hydraulic power pack.

A hydraulic hand pump on the power pack is used to operate the actuator and compress the failsafe spring, holding the valve in the open or closed position until a failsafe signal is received, at which point the spring immediately drives the valve to the safe position.

Failsafe operation of ManPower units

The actuators need no external power supply to operate.

and watertight certification to international standards.

A wide range of options includes local position indication, integral limit switches, speed control, high speed operation, local electrical controls, manual reset and corrosion resistant trims.

Where space is restricted the ManPower hydraulic module can be located separately from the valve.

Standard units are suitable for a temperature range from -23ºC to +60ºC and equipped with a built-in temperature compensation feature.

can be triggered by electrical signals, high or low pressure pilots or fire sensors, enabling the successful fulfilment of many ESD (Emergency Shutdown) and pressure related protection duties in the oil, gas, petrochemical and pipeline industries.

Rotork ManPower actuators are available with output torques up to AD_ S F S AF AUG_ 1 2 . p d f Pa ge 1 1 9 / 0 6 / 1 2 , Rotork Controls, 03 5338 1566 www.rotork.com 45,000 Nm, with explosion proof

HIGH VISIBILITY

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Safepad provides a new range of innovative safety products to reduce the risk of injury caused by impact hazards.

They are durable, reusable and reduce worksite costs.

The system ensures drivers are safe on the long journey back home from a job.

Portable alertness monitoring system OPTALERT has launched a portable version of its alertness monitoring system, with rugged specifications.

The Optalert Portable system is robust, vibration- and water-proof, which mitigates fatigue risk. It can be transferred between vehicles while the driver still retains their personally-calibrated glasses.

Soft or hard mount options are available, allowing users to choose whether they want the

system temporarily or permanently connected to the vehicle.

Optalert Portable features the processor, modem, repeater and speaker in one compact case. It can also be fitted to passenger vehicles.

The system allows the driver to gain direct feedback on their alertness, up to 30 minutes before they feel any signs of drowsiness.

Optalert, 03 9425 5000 www.optalert.com

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OH&S

If safety ain’t productive, it ain’t safe Frank Schrever, principal consultant at Machine Safety By Design, writes that safety applied without reference to the productivity and operability of the workplace can lead to dangerous outcomes, regardless of the technical and legal compliance of the solution.

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HE law has long been exhorting us to eliminate risk and if that is not possible to minimise it by engineering means. Those engineering means are not described in legislation, except to the extent of expressing a guarding hierarchy which defines the guarding types and the order in which they should be examined and employed.

In order of the degree of access required for the machine in question, these proceed from a welded physical guard which is never removed from the machine, to an interlocked guard which prevents access to the machine until hazardous machine functions have stopped, to guards which can only be removed with the use of tools, to bolted guards and then presence sensing systems.

The law points us via the codes of practice to Australian standards, more specifically AS 4024.1-2006 Safety of

Machinery, with its suite of technical and machine specific standards, when designing and implementing guards.

For machines needing frequent worker access, oftentimes the guards are ones which can be removed by the operator.

While workers may be required to comply with certain procedures in order to remove the guards, sadly, over time diligence wanes, complacency creeps in and terrible injuries can result. Humans are relatively unreliable when it comes to performing repetitive tasks and accidental, occasionally deliberate departures from procedure are made.

If we simply follow the guarding and protective requirements, we could be ignoring the most dangerous and often subtle issue. That is, the tendency of humans to want to do things quickly and easily, and maximise production output.

A safety system which has not taken

Metal markers and identification tags SWIFT Metal Services are introducing Australian-made pressed metal markers and identification tags to provide a permanent and secure means of identification.

According to the company, it is supplying The metal markers and tags are a the tags to government, permanent way to identify assets. commercial and industrial sectors, for the purposes of identifying underground and overhead services, surveying points and strategic conduits and associated infrastructure.

Swift Metal Services can press and stamp all types of metal nameplates, ID tags and markers, including stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminium and copper with an unlimited range of alphabetical/numerical combinations.

Stamped steel discs are available in sizes from 20mm diameter through to 400mm diameter.

Pressed metal plaques are available in any sizes up to 500mm².

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

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this into account can motivate people to bypass or defeat the system which is slowing them down or making their job more difficult.

Often, safety designers have only safety in mind, and try to make things extraordinarily difficult to defeat, only to find that the defeater has been even more highly motivated to find even cleverer ways to get around it.

We must keep the productivity and operation of the plant we are trying to make safe at the forefront of our thinking.

We should discuss possible solutions with the people who operate, maintain and clean the machines, solicit their input and arrive at solutions which not only make the machine safe by design, but do not make them harder to use and do not reduce the productivity of the process.

Machine Safety by Design, 0418 371 659 www.msbd.com.au

Online safety course for transport sector PEOPLE and Quality Solutions (PaQS) has launched a new online safety course tailored to the transport sector.

According to Safe Work Australia, in 2009 to 2010, the transport and storage industry accounted for eight percent of all serious workers’ compensation claims (10,400 claims). This equates to 29 employees each day requiring one or more weeks off work because of work-related injury or disease.

PaQS says its course fits into the transport sector’s safety induction programs. It is designed to develop workers’ attitudes towards safety as well as their confidence and self esteem through self awareness. It also provides tips about communication skills to deal with issues such as conflict and bullying.

According to PaQS, its courses target human error by developing and enhancing rational judgement, perception, safety thinking and responsibility. This makes it possible to increase adherence to safety systems, improve awareness, and reduce workplace incidents.

Transport workers can complete the course at their own pace, usually in less than two hours.

PaQS, 02 4949 4500 www.paqs.com.au

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materials handling

safely remove heavy maintenance covers

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OTION Technologies says it is distributing Pfaff’s new ZWW range of rack and pinion jacks for safely removing heavy maintenance covers on conveyors.

The range spans from 1.5 to 10 tonne capacities, with smaller sizes down to 250kg.

The product means conveyor operators no longer have to use block and tackles to remove sealed covers, which can let go without warning.

The covers are attached to the end of the rack, and the crank handle has a ratchet.

Operators can apply light pretension to the cover prior to unseating the seals, then safely wind the cover out of the way.

These jacks are designed for sluice gate applications and are

the jacks make it safer and easier to remove heavy maintenance covers on machines.

suited for outdoor environments.

Stroke is 550-800mm depending on the model.

Pallet load gates BOWEN Group’s Mezzanine Gates are designed to eliminate the risk of fall by providing safe and controlled access while loading palletised items onto elevated mezzanine areas, using a forklift or other lifting device.

The gate protects the fall edge during mezzanine loading operations ensuring the safety of personnel when working on raised storage areas. the gates provide protection for The pallet safety gates workers loading palletised items provide a double barrier for onto mezzanine areas. optimum safety. They are high-strength yet lightweight Featuring a powder to ensure ease of operation. coated in a Safety Yellow The gates are manufactured finish for optimum visibility, from high grade structural the gates are designed and aluminium. A modular, kit manufactured to comply with form assembly allows for AS1657 and relevant WHS rapid and simple installation.

Codes of Practice/Guidelines.

Bowen, 03 9721 5600 The gates are supplied with A D _ S F S MA A U G _ 1 2 . p d f Pa ge 1 1 9 / 0 6 / 1 2 , www.bowengroup.com.au gas struts for ease of use.

Motion Technologies, 02 9524 4782 www.motiontech.com.au

automatic pallet dispensing machine OPTIMUM Handling Solutions says that all its PD20 Pal-Tec pallet dispensing machines now include an automatic dispensing feature, improving operator safety.

With the “auto eye” feature, the operator can remain on the pallet truck platform throughout loading, as they no longer need to manually operate the machine to dispense pallets. The machine detects when another pallet is required and automatically dispenses another.

The operator of the PD20 Pal-Tec is only required to operate the control panel once it has been emptied and needs to be refilled.

The concept was designed by Optimum Handling Solutions in response to requests from the processing industry.

The PD20 is air operated, has front and rear dispense points, and is quiet with low maintenance. It is

the operator can remain on the pallet truck platform during loading. ideal for pallet load out or packing areas where empty pallets are needed constantly or where fork lift access is limited.

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materials handling

slowing down reel rewinds REEL-Tech has released the Safe-R-Reel system for spring rewind reels, reducing rewind speed and risk of injury and equipment damage.

Spring rewind hose reels are commonly used in industry for hose storage.

In some hose handling applications, excessive spring rewind speed due to misuse can cause the hose to whip out of control, resulting in significant safety issues: for example, the rapidly moving hose can strike users or objects, resulting in injury or damage.

Such issues can be significantly reduced with the Safe-R-Reel Rewind Speed Control System.

By reducing the rewind speed, it also reduces the risks of injury, equipment damage, down time and hose wear associated with excessive rewind speed.

The system is designed to be added to most common brands of spring rewind reels and can be easily fitted on to an existing reel without major irreversible modifications.

It is most readily adaptable to the Hannay range of industrial spring reels.

Depending on the reel capacity, the speed control system simply bolts on to the hose reel canister and it can be tuned to achieve 30-50 percent speed reduction compared to a standard spring rewind reel.

The system can also be upgraded to vary the rewind speed.

The system does not reply on hydraulic clutching or other dependant devices requiring regular service, reducing down time and contains no visible A D moving _ S F Jparts.

OL AUG_ 1 2 . p d f Pa ge 1 2 / 0 7 / 1 2 , 9 : 3 9 reducing A M the rewind speed of the hose can cut the risk Reel-Tech, 1800 733 546 www.reeltech.com.au

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High Speed Roll-Up Industrial Doors DYNACO doors provide self-repairable, totally sealed, flexible high performance doors for airports, manufacturing plants, pharmaceutical environments, food, industrial, freezer, clean room and sector specialized applications.

DYNACO superior quality, high-speed roll up door, will instantly re-insert itself if accidentally dislodged from the side frames and be back up and running. No costly downtime, no service calls.

Self-repairing - All Dynaco doors are self repairing after a collision

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Instant, push-button power makes light work of moving heavy, portable rolling equipment, plant trailers etc. They are pedestrian operated, battery powered, compact, detachable towing units that can move mobile equipment safely. They can operate on ramps up to 1:12. Versions are available from 500kg to 50tonne.

Autotruck Guided Towing Vehicle - Mini AGV Autotruck, Mini Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) is a mobile robot that follows reflective tape on the floor. They are most often used in industrial applications to move materials around a manufacturing facility or a warehouse. They are is an excellent alternative to trolleys, towing trucks & conveyors. It has a towing capacity of 500kg & a travel speed of 2.5km/hour. When connected to any different type of load carrier trolleys the Autotruck can be adapted to precisely suit many internal materials handling requirements. A cost effective option.

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WASTE & HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS

Turnkey welding respirator-helmet solution A turnkey respirator system can help protect welders from both welding sparks and fumes.

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MOKING is a hazard, and so is inhaling welding fumes, says AWS Global. While society is getting more conscious of the dangerous effects of smoking, welding fumes can be even more of a hazard.

While it is not a legal requirement in Australia to use air purifiers when welding, in confined spaces without proper ventilation, the fumes from welding can be deadly.

Metal Fume Fever, for example, is a short-term effect that has symptoms include asthma, cancer, sinus problems, similar to influenza including headaches, and nerve and muscle damage. nausea, vomiting, muscle aches and Studies of lung cancer among welders fatigue among other things. indicate that they may experience a 30 A D _ S F P R I O MA R _ 1 1 . p d f Pa ge 1 4 / 0 2 / 1 1 , 1 0 : 5 7 More serious, long-term effects can to 40 per cent increased risk compared

to the general population.

The ESAB Aristo Air Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system, combined with the Tech helmet, offers heavy-duty protection from welding fumes and dust when welding, gouging and grinding.

The unit features the latest electronic technology, allowing the welder to adjust the airflow from 170 L/min to 210 L/min to suit the environment and application.

This is highlighted by an LED airflow indictor on top of the unit. The Aristo Air is equipped with audio and visual blocked filter and low battery alarms.

AWS Global, 08 8374 3415 AM www.awssales.com.au

Dextrous protective work gloves VISION Safe has released its Guardsman Mechano range of protective work gloves for a range of applications and workplace needs.

According to the company, the glove is designed to protect the user while allowing them to perform precision tasks.

Another focus was to balance comfort and style and safety and dexterity.

Vision Safe says the Mechano work glove is fully lined, and designed from the ground up to suit mechanical assembly and repair applications. The fabric is washable.

The glove features tough synthetic leather palm and finger pads for durability. Dexterity is enabled with spandex and Lycra support fabrics which also provide a snug fit.

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The glove is suited for mechanical assembly and repair applications.

Neoprene knuckle guards provide an added degree of protection against accidental scrapes and knocks. The Mechano is also available in two formats – a full finger version for complete protection and an exposed finger version to allow maximum precision and dexterity.

VISION Safe, 08 9295 0624 www.visionsafe.com.au

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Non-sparking insulated tools HONEYWELL Safety Products has launched its new Salisbury insulated tool range, which can be used in hazardous environments.

The non-sparking and nonmagnetic tools and tool kits are manufactured from special aluminium-bronze and copperberyllium alloys. The range includes wrenches, pliers, cutters, screwdrivers, sockets and kits.

Designed to eliminate the risk of sparks at work sites where The non-sparking and non-magnetic tools are suited for use in explosive atmospheres may be hazardous environments. present, the new tools are also flame-retardant. the pharmaceutical, food product The tools also meet and The insulation is colour coded, manufacturing, and mining. exceed ASTM 1505-07 and IEC 900 with a blue top layer and yellow Being non-magnetic, the tools standards and are necessary for under layer, quickly identifying can be used on machinery with compliance with OSHA 1910.333 (c) insualtion which has been worn. powerful magnets, such as MRI (2) and NFPA, as well as meet CSAThe safety tools have been machines and military demining.

2462 standards. drop-forged and are corrosionThe tools are rated for exposure Honeywell Safety Products, resistant, making them suitable up to 1000 VAC and dielectrically 1300 139 166 AD_ S F T I GAUG_ 1 2 . p d f Pa ge 1 2 / 0 7 / 1 2 , 9 : 4 2 AM for use in ship-yards, as well as in tested at 10,000 VAC. www.honeywellsafety.com

MSHA-approved leaky feeder cables ROJONE is distributing Times Microwave Systems’ Mining, Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)approved leaky feeder cables for use in mining.

The T-Rad-600-FRMSHA1/2� leaky feeder cable is marked with an MSHA qualification reference number, signifying its suitability for use in mining applications where MSHA approvals are required.

The units are low loss, flexible, non-kinking RF leaky feeder transmission line cables that are suitable for various interior solutions including 2-way communications and RFID for mine safety systems.

Rojone, 02 9829 1555 www.rojone.com.au

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M has released the 8300 series disposable respirators, for comfortable protection against dust, mist and fumes.

The respirators have a cushioned inner lining for comfort, and a robust and durable outer shell.

They are available with or without 3M’s proprietary Cool Flow exhalation valve, which reduces heat and moisture build-up in hot and humid conditions or during prolonged wear.

The M-noseclip is easy to mould around the nose for custom-fit. The flexible and textured soft edges provide secure fit for better protection.

Colour-coded straps (blue for P2 and yellow for P1) allow Safety Officers to determine the protection level from afar.

3M’s High Performance Filter Media effectively captures certain dusts, mists and fumes, providing consistence high quality performance.

8310 and 8312 Respirators with P1 rating will filter mechanically generated particles, like, dusts and mists.

8320 and 8322 Respirators with

The respirators provide varying levels of protection.

P2 rating will filter mechanically and thermally generated particles, like dust, mists and fumes.

The 8300 Series meets performance requirement of Australia/New Zealand Standards AS/NZS1716:2012.

3M, 136 136 www.3m.com/au/PPESafety

Research calls for focus on eye safety equipment THE Centre for Eye Research Australia says more than half the people who undergo emergency treatment eye damage due to metal fragments did not wear safety glasses during the accident.

Severe eye damage can occur due to high-velocity impact machining, such as metal grinding, welding, repair work and drilling.

Work-related eye injuries account for about 3,500 emergency presentations and cost the Victorian community $39 million each year. Injuries caused by metal fragments can result in corneal scarring and permanent visual impairment, as well as infection.

The report from the Centre for Eye Research Australia looked at 100 patients who attended the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Emergency Department over a two month period in 2009.

97 percent of the patients were male.

25 patients had suffered a previous eye injury caused by metal fragments, yet more than half of those were not wearing eye protection at the time of their most recent injury.

The Centre maintains that the study raises the issue of low compliance in terms of use of safety apparatus when undertaking high-risk machining activities. This may be due to the attitude of the individuals, lack of appropriate safety apparatus, inadequate training or workplace management issues such as the company not complying with safety standards.

Another issue raised by the study is the design of the safety eyewear, since 45 percent of the injuries occurred while some form of eye protection was worn.

Safety eyewear may fail due to design flaws where gaps are present between the eyewear and the face, the pattern of particle emission, or the alignment of the work operation.

Eye Research Australia, 03 9929 8426 emily.woodhams@unimelb.edu.au

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Latex rubber ­insulating gloves HONEYWELL Safety Products has launched the Electrosoft AS2225 Approved Natural Latex Rubber Insulating Gloves, providing protection for electrical workers.

Every year numerous workers across Australia suffer the effects of electric shock, which can include burns, muscle contractions and pain, respiratory paralysis, heart paralysis and sometimes, even death.

According to Safe Work Australia (2010), 71 people were fatally injured at work between 2003 and 2008 – deaths that could possibly have been prevented with the use of properly fitted personal protective gear.

Honeywell says the insulating gloves are the first line of defence for contact with any energised components or lines.

With approval to the AS/NZS standard AS2225: 1994, the 100% latex gloves are suited for use in a range of electrical conditions, including low voltage to high voltage environments and have glove ratings from 650V to 4000V. With a natural latex base, the gloves have a straight cuff for easy wear and a non-flocked lining.

The gloves should be used in conjunction with leather over-gloves to provide mechanical protection of the electrical glove against cutting and tearing.

They are available in multiple sizes from size 8 through to size 11.

The gloves come packaged in a UV resistant opaque bag and must be stored at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat.

Honeywell Safety Products, 1300 139 166 www.honeywellsafety.com

The gloves are the first line of defence for contact against energised components or lines.

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lifelines (SRLs) which replaces lanyards on most fall protection harnesses.

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The lightweight design anchorage connector allows arranged in a twin-leg This configuration can be provides the ultimate comfort the SRL to be attached directly configuration, providing 100 used to replace twin-leg shock and productivity, while still to the back of most harnesses percent tie-off capabilities. absorbing lanyards.

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Model OHS laws – what it means for height safety Height safety specialist Carl Sachs of Workplace Access & Safety looks at the new codes and regulations.

NEW model regulations and Code of Practice for How to Prevent Falls at Workplaces have been released.

the model code details ladder use, inspections and maintenance.

No More 2m height limit State-based legislation and the national code of practice for fall prevention used to come into effect for works at heights of 2m or more. This is replaced with an obligation to minimise the likelihood of a fall from any height, including falls from low platforms and ladders.

Regular inspections The model code details ladder use, inspections and maintenance, acknowledging that this may be an option when all other options have been exhausted. This may increase the cost of ladder use and is likely to steer users towards higher-order controls.

and loss of reputation.

The organisation or officers of the company can be prosecuted, with penalties ranging up to $3 million and five years imprisonment.

existing height safety laws before preparing for new regulations.

Methodically identify all fall hazards in the business or undertaking. Reconsider future controls in light of the draft hierarchy of controls for working at heights, and include all risks at any height.

Allocate a risk rating so rectification work can be prioritised. Control high-risk activities immediately.

Carl Sachs is the managing director of Workplace Access & Safety. He works closely with major corporations and governments to increase awareness and compliance of falls issues.

Workplace Access & Safety, 1300 552 984 A D MA R _ 1 2 . p d f Pa ge 1 2 / 0 2 / 1 2 , Ensure compliance with www.workplaceaccess.com.au

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Hierarchy of control The five-level hierarchy of control will be the major change in NSW, Queensland and South Australia.

The system considers human behaviour and cost-effectively deals with risk reduction. It calls for higher order controls like walkways and guard rails, as opposed to more documentation-heavy lower order ones like administrative controls or procedures.

Australian Standards a legal requirement The Australian Standard for ladders, guardrail, platform and walkways, AS/ NZS1657, is referenced in the new code of practice.

Referenced standards are admissible in court as evidence of safety requirements and AS/NZS1891, which covers industrial fall arrest systems and devices, has also been widely referenced.

Preventing suspension trauma through rescue

Penalties

The model code details the consequences of being suspended in a harness, including death.

Self-rescue is no longer acceptable. At least one trained person must be on standby at the site to execute the rescue without relying on assistance from the suspended person. This significantly increases the labour cost of working in a harness.

The penalties for those held responsible for falls will be much more serious.

OH&S lawyer Michael Tooma says court-imposed penalties are only part of the cost faced by employers.

“A serious injury or fatality will usually result in quite an extensive investigation,” he said. This could then lead to a coronial inquest, increased scrutiny of the organisation,

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onecranes has installed lifting solutions for austal, boosting safety when building very large ships. austal is a Defence Prime contractor and a leading designer and constructor of commercial and defence vessels. austal typically uses 16 overhead hoists working simultaneously to lift and move each assembled ship section before positioning into the main structure.

Previously each hoist required its own operator, so 16 operators were needed. each operator had a control button and had to work together to lift the section. now, its shipyard’s building halls in Henderson, Wa, utilises 32 Konecranes cXT monorail hoists, each with a capacity of 3.2 tonnes.

They travel east-west along the 110 metre x 28-metre wide building halls on

the new system reduces the number of operators needed, and distances workers from the operation.

monorails, with up to several hoists on each rail. The hoists can be moved from monorail to monorail within the multiple bay building as required.

The Konecranes solution utilises multiple remote controls, whereby a single operator can typically control 16

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designated hoists and up to 20 at a time.

The system therefore needs only one operator, and lifting is also safer.

In addition to the monorail hoists, Konecranes has supplied austal with a number of underslung gantry cranes.

These 3.9 tonne cranes with 20 metre span were both installed in the same bay so were fitted with anti-collision systems to protect the cranes and their loads from colliding. These systems either slow down or stop the crane movement when the crane or its load comes within a pre-set distance of another moving or fixed object.

By utilising control on all the cranes, the companies can position the operator well away from the load being lifted, another safety consideration.

Konecranes, 02 8796 7666 www.konecranes.com.au

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EXAIR’s safety air guns are now A NEW guard I/O from available with Chip Shields to Rockwell Automation is said protect workers from flying debris. to provide all the advantages and coolant splashes1 of traditional distributed I/O The Chip Shields are made of for safety systems. polycarbonate. They can fit the Guard I/O can be used range of safety air guns with with any safety controller that or without an extension pipe, communicates on DeviceNet or the polycarbonate shields afford including the Precision Safety Air EtherNet/IP networks. Several protection from flying debris.

Gun, Soft Grip Safety Air Gun, and Guard I/O block variants are Heavy Duty Safety Air Gun. lightweight and suited for periods available for both in-cabinet EXAIR’s safety air guns have of extended use. and on-machine mounting. high performance and safety. The Compressed Air Australia, According to Rockwell A D Precision _ S F ESafety N WAAirUGun G _is 1very 2 . p d f 1300P787 a 688 g ewww.caasafety.com.au 1 4 / 0 7 / 1 2 Automation, , 1 1 : 0 it3 is one A Mof the

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cable tension relief clamp IN moving applications, cables are challenged by limited space, high pull forces, vibration, temperature extremes, oil and cooling lubricants, which can cause cable wear and breakage, causing downtime and presenting an OHS hazard.

To cope with such conditions, igus has developed “Chainfix� saddle clamps for fixing cables properly within energy chains.

According to the company, laboratory tests show that the clamps have a tensile strength around three times higher than that of standard clamps (3,500 N instead of 1,000 N).

The clamps have narrow width and low height, allowing them to optimally utilise the limited space when directly mounted in the energy chain mounting bracket.

Ribbed plastic saddles ensure a positive connection

the clamps are abrasion-free and easy on the cables.

with the cables and thus secure strain relief. The cables remain clamped even under very large pull so that they cannot slip out.

A number of accessories are available for quicker and more versatile installation of the strain relief clamps. The double saddles have been optimised with new locating lugs which make installation easier and more secure.

The saddles are made of “igumid G� plastic which are abrasion-free and easy on cables with sheathing materials like PVC, PUR, TPE, etc.

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

Safe and economical air nozzles EXAIR says its range of CE compliant air nozzles provide safe performance, with anti-blocking and low-noise features.

From the new tiny 1108SS Atto Super Air Nozzle which provides 56.7g of blowing force, to the 1120 Large Super Air Nozzle with 10.4kg of blow-off force, the range has been tested by independent laboratories and found to meet the rigorous safety, health, and environmental standards of the European Union in order to attain the CE mark.

By entraining high volumes of room air, EXAIR’s Super Air Nozzles use less compressed air and less energy.

Unlike unoptimised open pipe and nozzles, none of EXAIR’s

the nozzles comply with oSHA noise requirements. large selection of Super Air Nozzles can be blocked, meeting OSHA’s standard for dead-end pressure 29 CFR 1910.242(b).

The Super Air Nozzles comply with OSHA’s noise requirement 29 CFR 1910.95(a), and are sold by Compressed Air Australia.

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