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Associate Publisher Martin Sinclair E-mail: martin.sinclair@cirrusmedia.com.au Editor Kevin Gomez Tel: (02) 8484 0976 E-mail: kevin.gomez@cirrusmedia.com.au Victoria sales Project Manager Michael Northcott Mobile: 0448 077 247 E-mail: michael.northcott@cirrusmedia.com.au New South Wales sales Anthony Head Tel: (02) 8484 0868 Fax: (02) 8484 0915 E-mail: anthony.head@cirrusmedia.com.au Queensland sales Sharon R. Amos Tel: (07) 3261 8857 Fax: (07) 3261 8347 E-mail: sharon.amos@cirrusmedia.com.au Production Co-ordinator Mary Copland Tel: (02) 8484 0737 Fax: (02) 8484 0722 E-mail: mary.copland@cirrusmedia.com.au Graphic Design Louis Santos Tel: (02) 8484 0724 E-mail: louis.santos@cirrusmedia.com.au Circulation/Customer service Tel: 1300 360 126 E-mail: customer.service@cirrusmedia.com.au

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New anti-bullying laws impact employers Self-contained safety shower Heavy duty HEPA vacuum Enhancing ute safety and stability ZF-Intarder reaches milestone

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Australia made emergency safety equipment Website: www.enware.com.au/ehs Phone: 02 8536 4000 Enware’s safety showers combine the latest innovative Australian manufacturing techniques with 75 years of knowledge and experience. The safety showers are robust and designed to assist in the rapid removal of harmful contaminants from the body.

Enware’s showers have been independently tested for compliance to ANSI Z358.1-2009 and AS4775-2007.

Available as freestanding for stand alone operation, showers feature a self-draining design that assists in reducing Legionella risk.

Manufactured from stainless steel, the wide range is designed for personal safety, particularly in applications such as mining, petroleum and oil refineries, chemical manufacturing and handling, as well as laboratories and hospitals. Their flexible manufacturing process means they can customise products to suit your needs. Whether it’s a self contained gravity fed shower or additional accessories such as emergency indicator lights and alarms, their design team has a solution for your application.

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MINING SAFETY

Self-contained safety shower

New anti-bullying laws impact employers

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ITH the passing of the antibullying laws, employers should brace themselves for a stream of new claims to the Fair Work Commission in 2014. When the laws commence on 1 January next year, this will represent the first time in Australia, either at a State or Federal level, that complainants can themselves seek a legal determination concerning their bullying complaint.

Whilst this is an important development for victims, it promises to significantly increase the workload for employers. The Commission has estimated that the changes to workplace bullying laws may result in an additional 3,500 claims per year being made to them. Employers can expect to find themselves in the Commission more often defending a claim of bullying, than a claim of unfair dismissal or adverse action.

The Commission will be able to make any orders it considers appropriate (other than orders for reinstatement or compensation) where it is satisfied that

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the worker has been bullied at work and there is a risk that this behaviour will continue. According to Sarah Rey, Partner, Justitia, “If the Commission is to discourage vexatious claims, it should require employees to have real and meaningful evidence to support their application for an order. This evidence should show a reasonable basis for believing that bullying has occurred and is likely to continue.”

“Prudent employers will feel compelled to conduct an extensive review of their workplace policies, procedures and training to ensure that they have effective systems in place to handle complaints in a timely manner. They will also feel obligated to keep detailed evidence that they have taken every complaint seriously, whether genuine or not, and, where the complaint is valid, acted to stop the behaviour and ensure that it does not continue or recommence.”

Justitia, 03 8621 4500 www.justitia.com.au

ENWARE’s EM850 is a relocatable selfcontained safety shower and eye wash designed for applications where on-site services are limited or non-existent such as mining, oil and gas, defence and heavy industry.

The EM850 quickly removes contaminants and irritants from the face, body and eyes.

The system features loading/ unloading access for forklift tines or cranes and was developed for optimum performance even in ambient temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Centigrade.

It incorporates solar panels with a 40W maintenance free durable battery as well as dedicated shower and separate eyewash pumps. It also and features a heavy stainless steel enclosure to maximise lifespan and failsafe operation in harsh environments.

The EM850 offers immediate response to situations where serious injury can occur if eye and skin accidents are not treated within seconds.

There is no need for mains power or plumbing connections. An LED display shows water level, battery power and water temperature while the self monitoring alerts system is visible from a distance.

Enware Australia, 02 9525 9511 www.enware.com.au

The EM850 removes contaminants and irritants from the face and body.

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MINING SAFETY

Enhancing ute safety and stability THE Nissan Patrol Ute can be used for carrying equipment and cargo across harsh mining sites. To help cope with these diverse demands, All-Air Suspension supplies a custom-engineered Ride-Rite rear leaf spring helper kit to further enhance the vehicle’s stability and safety.

The bolt in system is designed to assist the existing leaf springs providing utes with improved ride, load carrying and adjustability.

With an easy installation design, it’s an effective method of protecting cargo by avoiding spring sag and ensuring the vehicle always maintains correct height.

The kits are engineered to maintain the safety and stability of vehicles across a huge range of operating conditions, under which they are expected to produce the same safe, stable and comfortable performance whether the vehicle is full, half full, empty, towing or S with F 0 8most 1 3of_ the 0 0weight 0 _ Son P one E side.

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by Airbag Man for the Patrol range – features heavy duty Firestone Airbags, which enhance steering and braking stability – even under a heavy load or with a trailer. One of the key benefits is that it reduces spring sag and stress on the suspension, which can decrease tyre wear and maintenance costs.

The air springs do not increase the vehicle’s load capacity – they are designed to optimise the performance, within the vehicle’s limitations. Users should not exceed the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). Leaf springs can assist vehicles like the Nissan Patrol Ute in performing to design specifications without additional wear to the chassis or tyres.

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The bolt in system assists the existing leaf springs in providing utes with an improved ride.

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MINING SAFETY

ZF-Intarder reaches milestone THE ZF-Intarder recently topped 800,000 units produced since 1992, with vehicle users taking advantage of the system’s effortless braking capabilities.

Reducing the reliance on a vehicle’s main brakes, the Intarder increases safety and drives financial savings by providing wear-free sustained retardation.

The third and latest generation of the Intarder weighs less (now at 65 kg), are quieter, while also providing improved deceleration over earlier models. ZF engineers have also achieved smaller dimensions for the unit, allowing for installations in tight confines. The Intarder has become a success because commercial vehicles of all kinds, and indeed rail vehicles, can decelerate safely and without wear in any driving situation. This conserves the main brake, giving it a longer life, and reduces maintenance costs for fleet owners.

In its most recent development phase, the Intarder is positioned for future use, particularly in combination with ZF’s new modular automatic transmission system, the TraXon. The system offers significantly higher braking torque when

compared to the previous version, with the power model rated to 4000 Nm, while the Eco variant sits at 3300 Nm. These torque ratings are applicable to a maximum braking power of 600 kW, with a maximum response time of one second. Heat control for the Intarder is achieved via the engine’s cooling circuit, which makes it suitable for new generation trucks with higher coolant temperature thresholds.

Since the Intarder is arranged on the transmission output, the braking effect is maintained even when changing gears, providing maximum protection for the main brakes against fading. The latest generation features a new electronic control unit, which simplifies integration into vehicle brake management systems, while also providing a cruise control function.

The Intarder also allows through fade-free continuous braking and

Integral to Intarder’s design is driver controlled power braking.

individual adaptive braking for safety systems such as ABS and ESP. Integral to the design is driver controlled power braking, as required in five steps. From an environmental standpoint, the latest generation uses less oil, is three decibels quieter, and contributes to fuel savings.

By limiting reliance on service brakes, the lifecycle of traditional friction material is extended.

ZF Services Australia, 02 9679 5555 www.zf.com/au/

Heavy duty HEPA vacuum EXAIR’s Heavy Duty HEPA Vac attaches to an ordinary 205 litre open top drum to turn it into a HEPA quality, industrial vacuum cleaner.

The Vac is designed to move more material with less wear. In addition, this vacuum has been engineered to filter contaminants to HEPA requirements in dusty environments requiring frequent cleaning.

The compressed air powered Heavy Duty HEPA Vac is extremely quiet at 82 dBA (half the noise of electric vacs), making it suitable for a wide

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variety of environments.

An economical, easily maintained pre-filter stops larger particles, while the HEPA filter handles the smaller matter. All filters are tested for minimum 99.97% filtration at the 0.3 micron level to meet HEPA standards in accordance to IEST-RP-CC-007.

The Heavy Duty HEPA Vac System comes with the Heavy Duty Dry Vac, lever lock drum lid, shutoff valve, pre-filter, HEPA filter, 3m static resistant hose, hose hanger, ½” quick connects coupling, 6m compressed

The compressed air powered Heavy Duty HEPA Vac is quiet at 82 dBA.

air hose, pressure gauge, and aluminium chip wand (drum not included). Deluxe systems that include a drum

dolly are available.

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

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Integrated safety solutions at your doorstep When it comes to safety, NHP combine expert people with an extensive range of products and services from leading global suppliers to deliver integrated, valueadd solutions. It’s all a part of our customer promise to be easy to do business with.

In addition to these partnerships including Rockwell Automation and the Allen-Bradley® range, our IECEx certified Hazardous Area Workshop offers the ability to customise solutions to suit project specific application. Bringing together individual safety components, NHP has the knowledge to design integrated solutions that offer increased control across your operations.

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Calling upon our safety team which includes TUV certified experts, we can also offer a range of services and training opportunities to ensure you are up-to date with the ever evolving machine safety industry.

For increased convenience, this same team can also provide onsite consultation and risk assessments for site specific applications.

If you’re looking for an advantage when it comes to safety, the safe choice is NHP. For more information on our On Tour programs please visit nhp.com.au/Media/Events/On-Tour

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OH&S

Managing airborne waste

The actual type of dust collector used is vital to a successful outcome.

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REAS where woodworking and welding activities predominate have a number of inherent issues when it comes to airborne dust and fume control.

The prevalence of wood dust becomes a health issue when particles from processes such as sanding, milling, cutting and turning become airborne.

From an OH&S perspective, breathing in these particles could cause a number of adverse respiratory reactions and possibly even cancer in the long term.

There is also the issue of the finished product having its quality affected by large volumes of dust and of course the dust even becoming a potential explosion problem in some industries.

In Australia, the two that most common varieties of ducting are: flexible ducting and modular ducting.

Flexible ducting is usually made from various grades and weights of PVC, Polyurethane or rubber- the higher the grade and weight, the tougher the flexible ducting.

Then there is modular steel ducting, such as the SpeedLock range. Since SpeedLock Modular Steel Ducting is manufactured using smooth bore technology, it greatly minimises the risk of wood waste settlement and system clogging.

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Moreover, for applications where some clogging is unavoidable, the system’s easy access makes cleaning and maintenance simple.

But its not just woodworking where there are OH&S concerns about the large amounts of airborne waste; applications where welding is a daily task also sees the output of many volumes of what are known to be very toxic fumes.

The dangers of welding fumes have long been known. Due to the presence of chromium, nickel and aluminium, there is concern about the effects of chronic exposure on special groups such as welders of stainless steel and aluminium.

To help keep the workplace free of toxic welding fumes, Eximo offers a flexible ducting product called WeldFlex - a lightweight PVC ducting material that is flame retardant according to DIN 4102 and a temperature resistance of up to 100°C. WeldFlex has a number of attributes including being self-extinguishing, flexibility, helix-like PVC structure and is available from 52 mm to 505 mm in diameter and is designed for use in a variety of industries including those where explosion issues and safety are paramount.

Eximo, 02 9757 1233 www.eximo.com.au

Course to deliver Certified Machinery Safety Experts AN INTERNATIONALLY recognised machinery safety course is to be offered in Australia in September to provide an expert level of training and an industry-wide recognised level of competence. A collaboration between Pilz and TÜV NORD, Certified Machinery Safety Expert training (CMSE) is the first of its kind to be run in Australia.

CMSE is targeted at professionals who require a thorough understanding of the safety lifecycle and who actively lead, coordinate and review the more complex and demanding activities in machinery safety. Training is delivered over four days in the form of individual modules containing lectures, discussions, problem solving and practical workshops. The final day is an open book examination conducted by the independent TÜV Nord Group to verify understanding and enable certification.

Pilz Managing Director, Scott Moffat, said the CMSE course has been specifically developed to provide an expert level of training in the area of machinery safety and will fill a gap in the market.

CMSE training will be delivered in Melbourne on 10 to 13 September 2013 and in Sydney on 16 to 19 September 2013.

Pilz Australia, 03 9544 6300 training@machinesafe.com.au

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OH&S

Hand hygiene awareness presents new opportunities

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USTRALIAN employees are growing increasingly aware of the importance of proper hand hygiene to curb the spread of infectious diseases in the workplace.

Both employers The recent campaign in the healthcare and employees sector to reduce nosocomial infections are beginning to understand the (infections acquired at hospitals) among importance of hand patients, through better hand hygiene hygiene in the practices is one example of sectorAustralian workplace. wide initiatives that are helping raise awareness.

The global adoption of these guidelines beginning to understand the importance Thanks to the size and ubiquity of the has driven the demand for hand hygiene of hand hygiene in the Australian healthcare industry, the basic tenants of chemical products, in particular Alcohol workplace,” said Frost & Sullivan this campaign have trickled through to Based Hand Rubs (ABHR) or hand Consultant, Dev Anand Dorasamy. other industries as well. sanitizers, to record levels.

“Real growth is driven by the In 2009, the World Health Frost & Sullivan recently completed increasing knowledge that the hands are Organization introduced the ‘5 Moments a supply-side study, analysing feedback the primary medium for the spread of of Hand Hygiene’, which details the from 16 key hand hygiene suppliers many diseases that Australians have to frequency with which healthcare in Australia, to accurately map the contend with every day.”

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BODY PROTECTION

3M protective coveralls feature new technologies

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M’s new comprehensive range of disposable coveralls provides protection for a variety of applications ranging including food processing, light-duty industrial cleaning, asbestos removal, painting and coating, pesticide spraying and chemical spills, as well as decontamination and tank cleaning.

3M Protective Coveralls contain no components made from natural rubber latex or silicone and are designed with extra material in the arms and legs for enhanced mobility.

Two-way zippers provide added on/off convenience.

Storm flaps help provide additional protection and seamless shoulders and sleeve tops translate to fewer entry points for contaminants and increased comfort.

The coveralls are available in a variety of sizes and are backed by 3M’s global technical capabilities and support.

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TOBIN 200ml POCKET FLASK  Enables washing in seconds  Pocket size supplementary support to primary eye wash PRODUCT CODE: TOB121

Call 1300 369 273 www.enware.com.au/ehs

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DUPONT’s Tyvek Classic Xpert has a new design and construction which provides six times more particle protection (holds out 99.2% of dust) and three times more protection against liquids than the Tyvek coveralls it replaces. It is lightweight and durable and has been launched at the same price as Tyvek.

Tyvek Classic Xpert offers the wearer superior liquid protection due to its new patent pending seam technology. It passes the Type 6 test method (EN ISO 17491-4 Method A:2008) and also demonstrates greater protection when tested according to the more stringent whole suit Type 4 spray test (EN ISO 17491-4 method B). It displays less liquid leakage than conventional stitched seams, increasing the peace of mind of the wearer. The new Tyvek Classic Xpert fabric is certified as offering protection against infective agents (EN 14126), as well as against chemical permeation by some water-based dilute chemicals.

DuPont Tyvek is a non-woven material that is made up of ultrafine continuous fibres of high density polyethylene and offers high strength and flexibility. Tyvek Classic Xpert provides six times more particulate protection than the current Tyvek coveralls, and ten times more particulate protection than typical Microporous films (DuPont ProShield30). Tyvek Class Xpert allows only 0.8% whole suit inward leakage compared to 5% with Tyvek and to 8% with the typical Microporous film. The new coverall also reaches Class 2 for nuclear particulate protection.

DuPont Protection Technologies, 1800 789 308 www.dpp-europe.com/Xpert/

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BODY PROTECTION

Lace-up boots with steel mid sole protection

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LIVER Footwear has added two new safety footwear choices to its recently released WB 34 Series range. The two Ankle High Lace-Up Boot styles with steel mid sole protection provide an additional choice for many industrial workplaces.

The Oliver 34-632P is a Wheat Ankle High Lace-Up Boot and the 34-634P is a Black Ankle High Lace-Up Boot.

Both have water resistant leather uppers and Steelflex protection against sole penetration by sharps, fixtures, glass or similar inherently risky materials.

Also common to both is Oliver’s ComfortCushion Impact Absorption System that uses a combination of cellular urethane and Poron to protect the heel and ball of the foot.

The boots also utilise the Gripthane S dual F 0 6density 1 3 _ polyurethane 0 0 0 _ 3 M shock A 1 2 0 absorbing midsole with a hard wearing

The Oliver boots meet electrical hazard resistance requirements.

outer sole for the tough workplace and Like the other styles in the WB34 job site conditions. This sole choice Series, the new Oliver boots also meet also meets conditions particularly with Electrical Hazard (EH) resistance wet or slippery job site surfaces to the requirements under current industry relevant safety standards under AS/ standards.

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Sample the 3M difference Harmful dust, light liquid splashes and biological contaminants are just some of the hazards in today’s industrial workplace. 3M’s extensive disposable coverall range offers protection against these, and many other potential skin hazards. Features like breathable panels for extra comfort, increased abrasion resistance for longevity in harsher environments and enhanced compatibility with other PPE help protect workers and allow them to move freely and do their jobs more efficiently.

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WASTE & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Transport materials safely

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ONSIDERING the many Protection for Mobile & Transportable combustible components in a Equipment, which assists in identifying truck, forklift or other mobile plant and determining the level of fire risk in which are in close proximity to ignition/ order to offer the most appropriate system heat sources, as well as the potential for for a particular vehicle in its operating onboard goods to add to the fuel load, environment. Both the Wormald Foam the risk of a fire while in operation can be Vehicle Fire Suppression (VFS) System high. It is essential that vehicles are fitted and the Ansul A-101 Vehicle Powder with a suitable fire suppression solution.

System are ActivFire listed to be Wormald’s range of vehicle fire compliant to AS 5062. suppression (VFS) systems which are The Foam VFS System features high developed to suppress fires occurring pressure and small droplet nozzles in key risk areas such as the engine and which target risk areas such as the turbo transmission compartments, brakes and charger and starter motor in the engine hydraulic areas of all kinds of heavy compartment. The system utilises the fire vehicles, plant and equipment. The suppressing and containment features of systems are designed to provide early Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF). In detection and warning, allowing extra the event of a fire, a continuous stream of time for the driver to safely evacuate foam water spray is discharged to rapidly whilst also suppressing the fire to help suppress flames and dramatically cool hot minimise damage to the vehicle. surfaces. At the same time, the generated Wormald follows a formalised fire risk foam acts to smother fuel and oil-spill assessment process, in accordance with AD_ S F S AF AUG_ 1 2 . p d f P a g e fires, 1 helping 1 9 / to 0 prevent 6 / 1 2re-ignition. , 3 : 4 2 PM Australian Standard AS 5062-2006: Fire The Ansul A-101 Vehicle Powder

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Vehicles must be fitted with a suitable fire suppression solution.

System, which discharges a dry powder known as Foray into the risk area to suppress the fire, is well suited to three dimensional liquid fuel fires. Both the Wormald Foam VFS and the Ansul A-101 systems can be installed with automatic detection and actuation systems, as well as cabin and ground level actuators.

Wormald, 133 166 www.wormald.com.au

Intrinsically safe respirator 3M’s 9923V is a disposable specialty respirator with P2 rated filtration that offers protection from hazards such as coal dust, diesel particulate matter, other dusts, mists and fumes. The added carbon layer effectively reduces exposure to odours and unburned fuel and organic vapours such The added carbon layer as those from heavy machinery effectively reduces exposure equipped with diesel engines. to odours and unburned fuel.

With worker safety in mind, the 9923V specialty respirator has been designed with a non-aluminium nose-clip, allowing use in underground coal mines and other intrinsically safe environments. The 9923V features 3M’s Cool Flow Valve that helps release hot humid exhaled breath as well as assists with minimising unpleasant build-up of heat inside the respirator.

This provides a cooler, drier wear making it suitable for long periods of wear or when doing physically demanding tasks.

In addition to use in underground coal mines and other intrinsically safe environments, this 3M respirator is also suitable for use in metalliferous mining, welding, work sites using machinery powered with diesel fuel and for workers exposed to lead fumes. This respirator meets performance requirements of AS/NZS 1716:2012 and provides a protection factor of 10 times the applied Exposure Standard.

3M, 136 136 3m.com/au/ppesafety

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HEIGHT SAFETY

Gantry lifters ensure safe lifting

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DVANCED gantry lifting systems from Enerpac enhance safety while offering handling efficiencies and time savings in the disassembly, servicing and assembly of heavy resources fixed and mobile machinery including trucks. SBL hydraulic lifting gantries incorporate an overhead supporting structure capable of stable and precise handling of loads up to 1100 tons.

Suitable for widely used machinery commonly found on resources sites as well as trucks (including Caterpillar haul trucks), the gantries provide safety, speed and agility when loading, disassembling and assembling machinery components.

Another specialised Enerpac lifting system is available for excavators, including widely used types such as Hitachi and Liebherr. “Companies involved in maintenance programmes often have a very narrow time frame and can’t afford the time to dismantle heavy plant to take it off-site for servicing,” says Richard Verhoeff, who is Integrated Solutions Manager for Enerpac In Australasia.

The compact gantry lift system – which fits within standard (20ft) containers with folded boom – is used to lift and position heavy loads in applications where traditional cranes will not fit or may not be suitable and where permanent

The compact gantry lift system is used to lift and position heavy loads in applications where traditional cranes will not fit.

overhead structures for job cranes are not an option, such as hard stand pads on mine sites.

Deployed on configurable rail systems, the gantries also provide a means for moving and placing heavy loads, including machinery components such as sticks and booms during disassembly, maintenance and reassembly. These which can be lifted clear of the vehicle being serviced and safely placed adjacently for the application of in-situ maintenance.

Use of the gantry system permits efficient and safe placement of assembly components on work stands, for access

and stability, as well as providing a versatile system for sub-component handling and managing load-up requirements once on-site services have been completed. The SBL1100 gantry lift system is among the most advanced hydraulic gantry on the market, says Verhoeff, an international authority on heavy and complex lifting, shifting and positioning projects. The gantry’s full hydraulic system has three-stage hydraulic cylinders mounted in an octagon-shaped boom design.

Enerpac, 02 9743 8988 www.enerpac.com.au

Make any work surface height adjustable AMERICAN Sales Development (ASD) has released bolt-on adjustable lift systems for modifying existing tables, desks, work stations, assembly tables, podium, countertops or any work surface into an ergonomically height adjustable unit.

Built in height adjustability is a desirable option offered by most workbench and workstation manufacturers.

Such units can cost thousands of dollars however and restrain the availability of ergonomic height adjustability for workers. ASD bolt-on kits make ergonomically friendly work areas available to any existing work surfaces inexpensively and with minimal effort. ASD QS systems consist of four height adjusting legs, a pump, and either motor or hand crank actuation.

Typical sit and stand height range is 12” but, the QS systems also offer travel distances of 8” and 16” for special situations. Each system arrives in one box completely assembled with drilling templates, ready to attach and operate.

ASD Adjustable Lift Systems are available as bolt-on table

ASD bolt-on kits make ergonomically friendly work areas available to any existing work surfaces.

leg lifts, built in lift cylinders and complete table frame systems.

An ergonomic workspace will substantially reduce employee fatigue and most importantly, will help to reduce the risk of injuries.

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EN roof mounted exhaust fans are put the project relatively close to one of the mainstay of Railcorp’s effort in the airport’s flight paths proved a further upholding integrity of air movement challenge for installation. systems to comply with OH&S standards Fanquip’s solution was turnkey, and at its XPT refurbishment building in went beyond supplying ventilation Sydenham, Sydney. When the engines of equipment to the end user. It covered an XPT interstate locomotive start, diesel all aspects of health and safety, ease of fuel fumes are omitted and soon occupy access, and long-term maintenance. To The roof mounted exhaust fans ensure the air. Diesel fumes are thick and intense, ensure ongoing follow-up maintenance is diesel fumes do not enter any other therefore the fumes will not rise unassisted. conducted in accordance with WorkCover parts of the workshop.

Ten Fanquip units replaced four approved conditions, the necessary obsolete units which are activated shortly permanent safe access measures were such as harsh weather environments and before the XPT engines are started for installed, such as external safety walkways hazard sensitive locations. These units are the fumes to be drawn straight up and on the rooftop to allow service personnel strategically placed a significant distance out of the building dealing with the diesel safe access at all times. Railcorp chose to from the major opening of the building so exhaust. This ensures fumes do not enter update its ventilation setup in the XPT as to create an inlet airflow through that any other parts of the workshop, or settle shed of as part of an OH&S compliance main opening. The fresh air drawn into the in the immediate zone. and to benefit their employees. building pushes the diesel fumes upward Gaining special approval from Sydney Fanquip’s hooded roof fan equipment expelling them via the hooded roof fans.

Fanquip, 1800 224 308 Airport authorities, to operate a high is Australian made and designed to satisfy A D _ S F E L E MA R _ 1 3 . p d f Pa ge 1 3 1 / 0 1 / 1 3 , 1 1 : 1 9 AM www.fanquip.com.au crane above the workshop roof which heavy duty and arduous applications,

Rent to eliminate risks in the workplace ANY person conducting a business or undertaking is primarily responsible for safety under s. 274 of the Work, Health and Safety Act (WHS Act). A duty of care is owed to all workers and others in the workplace that they aren’t exposed unnecessarily to electrical risks arising from that business or undertaking.

The “duty holder” is in charge of and/or responsible for identifying and eliminating those risks, or where complete eradication of the dangers is not practically feasible, then those risks must be minimised as far as is sensible and then the solution constantly maintained.

The responsible employer must be aware of the costs incurred in making the workplace a safe environment.

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Thermal imaging cameras offer a cost-effective solution to eliminate many electrical risks. beginning to lead the way as a cost-effective and practical solution to eliminating many electrical risks. They also have the added benefit of helping to cover the duty holder’s legal responsibilities.

They can help identify the risks, ensure the implemented control measures are running smoothly and help to review risk control measures, argues Scott Cole, Assistant Manager at Hire Intelligence Australia.

Hire Intelligence, 1300 655 551 www.testequipmenthire.com.au

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AILURE to shut down, de-energise or isolate energy sources on plant during maintenance and nonproduction tasks puts workers at risk of death or injury. WorkSafe Victoria have reported that 45 workplace deaths involved moving parts of plant between 2000 and 2010. There have been many more cases where people have been seriously injured as a result of unexpected starting up of machinery while people are working on it or in it. This situation is not just peculiar to Victoria, it occurs right across Australia and New Zealand.

The sad part about all of these deaths and serious injuries are that they could have been avoided by putting in place the necessary isolation devices and safe systems of work (i.e. procedures and training). The first step in creating an effective energy isolation system of work is to determine when it is required. Safe access to machinery for the purposes of normal operation (e.g. loading/ unloading parts, simple tool changes, basic cleaning) is typically provided for by various means via the safety related parts of the machines control system.

It is activities such as inspection, diagnostics, clearing jams, major tool changes, thorough cleaning,

decommissioning, minor maintenance/ lubrication, major maintenance works, work on power circuits where an effective energy isolation system of work may be necessary to protect the people working on the machine. Businesses should have very clear guidelines for each machine on when an energy isolation system of work needs to be employed.

The second step is to determine whether

the machine has all of the necessary isolation devices available to make the machinery safe. It is amazing how many workplaces still do not have necessary isolation devices on their machinery to enable energy sources to be locked in the “off” position and safely remove or restrain any stored energy that may exist in the machine.

It is a requirement of all OHS and WHS legislation across Australia and New Zealand to have such devices available on your machinery. An audit should be performed on all machines to determine if the necessary lockable energy isolation devices are available. If there are gaps identified where energy isolation devices are not available then these must be fitted to the machine or purchased and made available to the workers. Emergency stops are not isolation points and must not be used for isolating plant.

The third step is to develop procedures in consultation with the people that work on the machines for all of the activities where energy isolation is necessary.

[By Paul Rawlings, Safety Services & Training Manager – Australia and New Zealand, Pilz Safe Automation.]

Pilz Safe Automation, 03 9544 6300 www.pilz.com.au

Long range safety light grid THE Reer Admiral AX-LR (long range - 60m) safety light grid has been designed for the protection of workers exposed to risks arising from the use of dangerous machines specifically for outdoor applications. The IP 67 heated version with -25 to +55°C makes AX LR a suitable choice for harsh Australian environments.

The light grid Admiral AX LR has two safe PNP static outputs and can work without any external control unit, having all the safety functions integrated inside the emitter and the receiver. It complies with the requirements of the European Standard EN 61496-1 and of the International Standard IEC 61496-1-2.

The Admiral AX LR integrates the start/ restart interlock function as well as the External Device Monitoring (EDM). The AX LR DB / AX LR DB WTH versions featuring a Dual Beam system, useful in outdoor applications and

in harsh environments for decreasing the light curtain sensitivity to small objects. It is also available in an IP 67 heated version with -25 to +55°C operating temperature.

The Reer Admiral AX-LR features easy connection and installation, due to the M12 connectors and the use of standard cables. It offers the benefit of integration of the main safety functions, including self-monitoring of the safety circuits and for the AX models, the external device monitoring (EDM) and the Start/ Restart interlock functions.

Also available are Master/ Slave models for cascade connection of two light curtains and models with floating blanking, and the widest variety of heights and resolutions.

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

The Reer Admiral AX LR complies with the requirements of EN 61496-1 and IEC 61496-1-2.

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