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MINING SAFETY

Healthy mining minds A

S AN industry that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year, mining doesn’t stop for anyone.

While the average miner earns above average wages, many miners work longer than average hours, live away from family, and operate in highly dangerous or remote areas.

It is no wonder substance abuse and mental health issues are becoming increasingly prevalent in the industry.

But drug and alcohol testing and criminalisation may not be the answer.

Drugs, alcohol and mental health In Australia, the mining industry is one of the most heavily tested sectors for drug and alcohol use.

Psychologist Cameron Brown from The Cabin rehabilitation centre in Thailand has worked closely with miners, treating many for drug and alcohol abuse and other mental health issues.

He says addiction is a brain disease,

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which requires a comprehensive, multipronged strategy to deal with, rather than criminal proceedings.

“There are a lot of imaging studies of the brain that suggests addicts’ brains don’t work in the same manner that a non-addict’s does,” he said. “[Even though] we are beginning to treat things like anxiety and depression as illnesses, when it comes to substance abuse we treat that as a choice, which the evidence says is untrue.”

Brown said The Cabin sees a number of miners who are functional addicts “who have been able to keep up with work and a ruse of wellness for a long period of time until one or a number of factors in their lives fall down”.

Functional alcoholism or addiction, Brown explains, is when someone drinks or uses drugs to such a degree that they are dependent on the substance, but is “able to stop drinking in time to get to things like their mining site, do their shift, and do their rotation”.

This is extremely dangerous in mining, especially if they go on jobs

while experiencing withdrawals or extreme comedowns, which can present symptoms like excessive tiredness, nausea, and shaking.

Brown said in many instances the stigma that surrounds mental health is stopping miners from seeking treatment, for fear of losing their jobs.

Testing the limits Random drug and alcohol testing does deter some from dabbling in banned substances and it covers the company from an regulatory perspective but it doesn’t go a long way in treating the underlying issues.

Jennifer Bowers is the chief executive officer of the Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Queensland.

She said that workers tend to use drug and alcohol as a means of masking deeper issues, only to have the substance abuse exacerbate those problems.

Even so, Bowers says that drug and alcohol testing isn’t the answer to dealing with mental health issues.

“Education and raising awareness of

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the consequences of drugs and alcohol and what they do to you mentally and physically is the best way to deal with it,” she said.

Pereira said mental health issues are even more prevalent in offshore workers because of isolation issues, “they have nowhere to go”.

Responsible rostering

Managing expectations

Work rosters and shifts can cause depression and anxiety in miners. While research into mining health is relatively sparse, studies of the medical industry shows a higher likelihood of shift-work employees succumbing to mental illness, depression, and anxiety.

Remote and offshore support service company Compass provides holistic physical and mental programs for workers at mine sites.

The company’s active life coach Jessica Pereira previously worked at BHP’s Port Headland rail project, where she saw first-hand the impact of a 4 week on 1 week off roster on workers.

“It was really harsh on the miners because there’s no life balance,” she said.

“Drinking, social issues, relationship struggles, and fitness problems all began A D _ S F S P E MA R _ 1 3 . p d f Pa to arise.”

Many workers entering the industry have unrealistic expectations about working conditions, pay rates and lifestyle, Brown says, which can cause problems down the line.

“A lot of FIFO and DIDO workers tend to be career changes, so they may have expectations about the amount of money they can earn vs the amount of effort,” he said.

“They don’t realise the effect long By giving workers control in preparing shifts have on their bodies, and living in themselves, and helping them organise remote communities where they may not their life around work, their stress and have regular access to other people.” anxiety in a new, strange and remote Psychological problems that arise can environment can be managed. often lead to substance abuse and other Taking mental health seriously is safety and health issues. also economically beneficial for mining Brown recommends mining companies companies: those who take a positive and use pre-emptive mental health checks and supportive approach on site experience more rigorously pre-filter personnel, and reduced churn, better attrition rates, and ge 1 6 / 0 2 / 1 3 , 1 0 : 2 8 AM educate them on the realities of the job. safety statistics.

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MINING SAFETY

Safety around electrostatic discharge

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LECTROSTATIC discharge can cause catastrophic damage to equipment, but awareness is the first step to prevention.

As oil flows through a hydraulic system, it builds up an electrostatic charge, which can then discharge as sparks. Mixing sparks and oil, as any engineer knows, is seriously bad news. If nothing is done to prevent it, the impacts on the bottom line can be significant.

In the worst case scenario, electrostatic discharge in hydraulic systems can cause explosions in the tank or damage to valves and filters, posing dangers to workers and bystanders.

Electrostatic discharge also affects everyday operation, wearing out components and creating oil aging products, known as varnish.

The end result can be a time consuming and costly burden on business, but the problem can be easily mitigated with a simple piece of equipment.

In a recent release Hydac International, a specialist in fluid technology products, said the Stat-Free filter had been specially designed to help combat the problem of electrostatic discharge.

The problem Modern base oils are increasingly being broken down to fit specific pieces of equipment and applications, and in order to achieve the characteristics guaranteed by producers, additives must be introduced to the base oil.

Group I oils contain zinc and other toxic elements, and the addition of a heavy metal means the oil produces ash on combustion, making it no longer compliant with international environmental standards.

Hydraulic and lubrication oils in group II to IV contain no toxins or heavy metals, and produce no residues when combusted, but this apparent environmental friendliness should not be confused with safety.

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group II to IV oils have a low electrical conductivity, which means as they flow through the system they generate an electrostatic charge.

What’s the charge?

If two substances (eg. a filter and an oil) which have a different chemical make-up are brought together, electrons can be transferred at the point of interference.

At this point a diffuse layer forms in the fluid that has the opposite charge to the filter media, and in a hydraulic system this charge is carried downstream, with faster flowing fluids producing a higher voltage.

If the voltage generated exceeds a certain limit there will be a sudden equalisation of charge, which usually comes in the form of a spark.

“Electrostatic discharges destroy filter elements, damage valves and sensors and can even cause explosions in the hydraulic tank,” Hydac said.

“Valve pistons will stick, shafts become jammed in their bearings and the changing interval for filter elements will be unusually short if there are excessive amounts of aging products in

the operating medium.”

“To ensure that the whole system operates economically and without safety risk and hazard, it is essential to use filter systems which are capable of absorbing oil aging products and which can also prevent dangerous electrostatic discharges from occurring.”

The solution Hydac said the first step in combating electrostatic discharge is to analyse how the filter behaves inside the system by measuring the voltage in the oil.

Hydac’s Stat-Free filter elements can then be used to prevent discharge in group II to IV oils.

These elements prevent electrostatic charge generation, and thereby ensure the safety of the system.

“They give a high level of operational reliability, since they prevent sparks, deflagration and sludge formation in the oil,” Hydac said.

“Longer oil change intervals can be achieved through non-damaging filtration of the oil.”

Hydac International, 1300 449 322 www.hydac.com.au

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MINING SAFETY

Cloud-based safety form management COLLEAGUES Information Solutions has released a cloud-based digital pen and tablet software for completing, managing and storing safety forms on the go.

The SafeWorks solution is designed for safety managers and their staff, preventing form loss by providing access to real-time reporting on safety form completion and enabling forms to be created or updated and deployed across the organisation in seconds.

SafeWorks allows users to complete Take 5s, Hazard Reports, Prestart Checklists, Surveys, Inspections, JSEAs, Work Permits, Registers, Audits and more, using either an iPad, Android phone or tablet or using a digital pen and paper system.

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Arc flash fire safety ARC flashes and flash fires are the most common types of fire that cause injury and harm on work sites.

An arc flash occurs when uncontrollable amounts of electric current flow through air connecting through dust particles between two conductors. It can result in an intense flame that burns at 20,000°C hotter than the sun.

A flash fire is a sudden, intense fire caused by ignition of a mixture of air and a dispersed flammable substance.

Like an arc flash, it is fast, and has an extremely high temperature.

Instances of arc flashes and flash fires can be mitigated via physical barriers, arc-resistant switchgear, bus differential protection, zone selective interlocking, current limiting devices and optical-sensing-based protection.

While protective clothing is considered a last line of defence, their importance should not be under-stated. Fire retardant work wear is de rigeur on most work sites, for good reason.

According to Dr Howard De Torres, a plastic reconstructive, burns and cosmetic surgeon, people working in industries with fire hazards should always be aware of the risks of unpredictable fires, and avoid inappropriate clothing.

“It’s very important to wear protective clothing,” he said.

Cotton, for example, explodes and is not recommended to be worn anywhere near any kind of fire.

Still, it is difficult to overcome the human element – in hot climates or during extremely labour intensive work, some tradespeople choose to forego the heavy fire retardant work wear, effectively sacrificing safety and protection for comfort.

In recognition of the problems with traditional heavy work wear, Hard Yakka has launched Hard Yakka Protect with TECGEN SELECT, a new range of inherently fire-resistant workwear that offers oil, gas, electrical and mine workers the best combination available for comfort and protection from arc flash, flash fire and heat stress.

The new fire resistant range meets and exceeds the most stringent fire safety standards, including NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112. The outer part of the fabric is a carbon sheath which is heat resistant and will not burn, while the inner visco-elastic core is flexible for wear comfort.

Hard Yakka Protect with TECGEN SELECT fabric technology also meets Australian and New Zealand Standards for High Visibility AS/NZS 4602.1:2011.

In addition to great protection offered, the new garments are the lightest weight fire-resistant work wear available in Australia, offer unprecedented breathability for its class of protection, and provide moisture wicking to reduce heat stress.

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MINING SAFETY

As more coal dust rises into the air the chance of a spontaneous combustion rises.

Keeping coal dust down

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OAL dust is extremely combustible.

It is not uncommon on mine sites and at ports for stockpiles to spontaneously combust.

As more coal dust rises into the air the chance of a spontaneous combustion rises.

This is in addition to the dangers it presents to air quality on a work site.

This becomes a serious issue at many coal ports, such as Newcastle’s Kooragang Island, where tonnes of coal are moved daily, sending a blanket of coal dust into the air.

As the Newcastle Infrastructure Group expanded its Kooragang Island Terminal it ran into this issue.

The site was undergoing an expansion project which would increase the export capacity up to 53 million tonnes per year. As part of the project’s second phase Wormald was brought into to design, supply, and install a fire protection solution on site.

The coal export port’s fire protection requirements consisted of a range of fire protection equipment such as fire hydrants and hose reels, as well as fire detection and suppression systems

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located at the wharf, dump station, and stockpile areas.

According to Wormald, it installed fire sprinkler and deluge systems at the site particularly suitable for mining sites and hazardous environments where fires can spread extremely quickly, or where valuable equipment surrounding the fire needs to be rapidly cooled.

The company also installed a comprehensive fire detection and Emergency Warning and Intercommunication Systems (EWIS).

The system features an integrated alarm and voice warning system with a dedicated emergency telephone network and all the tools needed to control and coordinate rapid building evacuation.

Wormald also installed its SAPPHIRE gaseous fire suppression systems at key asset locations, to combat outbreaks in areas around sensitive equipment.

SAPPHIRE uses an inert carbon-based chemical that powerfully fights fire yet is safe for property, people, and to the environment, as it contains no moisture.

The result is lower repair bills and less impact on business, since it reduces

overall damage and minimises service interruptions in the event of a fire.

As part of the wider contract Wormald was also responsible for installing preventive stockpile dust suppression equipment and dump station ventilation systems on the site.

Wormald’s Bob Preedy explained that “this project involved a high level of ongoing project management and our team worked closely with the site managers to ensure that all of the risks specific to this site were understood and that the project remained on schedule and within budget”.

“The fire systems will help protect the export terminal staff from the dangers of fire and will also help safeguard machinery and operations on site.”

The export coal terminal expansion involved the installation of a new rail unloading facility and rail sidings, and additional stacker/reclaimer and stockyards, additional conveyors and sample stations, as well as an additional ship loader.

Wormald, 13 31 66 www.wormald.com.au

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Critical welding safety information available online LINCOLN Electric says it has put it best, and most critical welding safety information online in a new Welding Safety Interactive Guide.

Since its initial roll-out in September 2012, the online guide – one of the first available from a welding equipment manufacturer – has garnered tens of thousands of views from users in more than 25 countries.

According to Lincoln Electric, it has become one of the most frequently accessed pages on its website, as welders and fabricators from around the world turn to the guide for tips and safety-instruction videos.

The video library covers a wide range of safety-related topics, produced for everyone from weekend project

warriors to experienced pros.

The most popular topics include a Welding Safety Overview, an examination of the hazards of electric shocks, information on safe work practices, and the health effects of welding environments.

Beyond delivering instantaneous safety overviews, these videos also give educators and workplace training supervisors easy access to free curriculum for their internal safety-education initiatives.

The new online guide is compatible with iPad, iPhone and Android technology, and can be accessed 24/7.

Lincoln Electric, 02 9772 7222 www.lincolnelectric.com

The information is online and accessible 24/7 from a range of devices.

Load helper spring kits

Illusion of safety A DISENGAGED workforce and ineffective health and safety training practices are contributing to the “illusion of safety” in the industry, according to Greg Smith, Legal Practice Director at STE Safety & Legal.

Smith, who spoke at the Australasian Oil & Gas Conference (AOG) in Perth in February, said the industry needed to review the way in which training is considered and how current approaches to training may undermine good safety management.

“While training is a key component to any safety management system, history would suggest that the reliance on training creates an ‘illusion of safety’. In other words, managers see a lot of time and resources being invested in safety training and therefore believe the health and safety risks are being effectively managed, but there is no proper or effective assurance process to actually demonstrate that,” said Smith.

“Major accident inquiries over the past 25 years, including Piper Alpha, Longford, BP Texas City, Montara and Deepwater Horizon, have all observed that levels of training and competence have been found to be below society’s expectations,” said Smith.

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Smith said the current approach to training was also leading to a disengaged workforce.

“Safety training is often perceived as boring, irrelevant, something that adds to their workload and an exercise in ‘backside covering’ by management,” he said.

“We carry out a range of health and safety training on the workforce that managers, especially senior managers, don’t attend or only attend in part.”

“This means managers are not getting the information they need to understand what the workforce is supposed to be doing and also adds to the disengagement of workers.”

Speaking as part of the safety stream of the AOG Conference, Smith looked at the way safety training has been considered in major inquiries over the past 25 years and drew together lessons for the industry today.

Smith has spent almost two decades specialising in safety and health management, focussing on assisting clients’ understanding of organisational and individual responsibility for health and safety.

STE Group, 08 6420 9540 stegroup.com.au

INDUSTRIAL, trades and fleet transport suspension specialist Airbag Man has introduced a new range of microcellular polyurethane Load-Up helper spring kits.

The kits cut suspension maintenance costs for work vehicles and increase vehicle stability and driving safety under load.

“In addition to reducing suspension fatigue and maintenance costs by assisting the factory suspension, Load-Up kits have major driver benefits in reducing the chance of bottoming out and enhancing braking performance through better vehicle stability under load,” a spokesperson from Airbag Man said.

The new range of kits is apt for load management and safety applications in fleet, workplace and private use vehicles because they do not need inflation or ongoing pressure checks by drivers.

The range also has shock minimisation capabilities that have been proven in diverse suspension applications. The performance of the microcellular polyurethane was developed for rugged automotive uses and has demonstrated high repeated compression resistance.

The kits are also adjustable for varied spring geometry and stiffness combinations and for individual loading, using spacers provided.

“They help prevent sway and enhance braking safety and stability over conditions ranging from highway to outback and throughout the diverse road and worksite conditions found in Asia and the Middle East,” a spokesperson from Airbag Man said.

Airbag Man, 07 3889 6556 www.airbagman.com.au

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High pressure cleaning safety a target AUSTRALIAN Pump Industries has launched a campaign aimed at cutting injuries associated with high pressure water blaster cleaning.

“A lot of users don’t understand severe injuries can be caused by...pressure cleaning,” said Aussie Pump’s Adrian Fiatarone. “We hear horror stories of users taking liberties using pressure cleaners on pets, livestock and even around small children.”

The campaign is aimed squarely at professional users using the machines from 200 bar to 500 bar (3,000 to 7,300 psi).

Spearheading the “Pro Operator” campaign is the release of protective clothing made from Dyneema fabric.

The clothing is designed to be comfortable, light and it comes with a “cool vest” option. The “Pro Operator” clothing line includes jackets, trousers, overalls and aprons.

The safety course provides operators S F 0 6 1 3 _ 0 0 0 _ 3 MA 1 2 0 with the training they need to safely use

The Pro Operator clothing line is comfortable and light while providing protection.

Energy safety standard STANDARDS Australia has published a new Australian Standard for electricity network safety management systems.

“The new standard provides a national framework for the harmonisation of energy safety systems, which is an important step forward for workplace and community safety,” said Colin Blair, Chief Executive Officer, Standards Australia.

The standard stipulates the effective management of vegetation near powerlines, reducing fire risks.

The standard, AS 5577: 2013 Electricity Network Safety Management Systems, was developed by Technical Committee EN-004 consisting of companies, industry associations, regulatory authorities and government representatives.

It seeks to support public and employee safety, and ensure the continuity of energy supply. It also introduces nationally consistent safety management requirements.

high pressure cleaning equipment up to 500 bar capacity.

With a high percentage of injuries due to high pressure hose failures, the course will also cover maintenance and attention to detail when carrying out pre-cleaning checks on the machines.

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BODY PROTECTION

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Heavy-duty welding helmets WELDING Industries of Australia (WIA) has released the Miller Titanium Series of welding helmets, providing professional protection and durability.

The helmets are designed for protection when working in heavy use, high-heat industrial applications, such as the The new headgear is lightweight fabrication, manufacturing and and includes multiple adjustable construction environments. settings for optimised comfort.

The combination of a silver shell to reflect heat and an innovative aluminium heat shield on the lens contribute to reduced heat stress.

The Titanium range includes the 9400, a standard shell with external grind button and the 9400i, a lift front design with integrated, high impact grind shield. The integrated grind shield of the 9400i provides a 180˚ field of view while grinding, and complies with Australian High Impact Standards. It allows the welder to switch between welding and grinding without removing the helmet.

The new headgear is lightweight for improved user comfort, and includes multiple adjustability settings to achieve the best fit for the user.

With four independent arc sensors, the helmets deliver a superior lens response. The X-Mode function can dramatically impact a welder’s productivity, weld quality and operator comfort by eliminating false activations, sunlight interference and intermittent sensing.

Welding Industries of Australia, 1300 300 884 www.welding.com.au

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WASTE & HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS

Improved respirator kit 3M has replaced its previous three respirator kits with a new and improved range of six half-face respirator kits.

These new respirator starter kits are designed to provide respiratory protection in a convenient and easy way. They provide protection for workers against a range of applications, from paint spraying to sanding, chemical handling or welding.

In addition to the 3M Half Face Respirator, all kits include a pair of 3M Filters, 3M Earplugs, 3M Respirator Cleaning Wipes and a 3M Respiratory Protection Guide.

To avoid moisture and contaminant exposure, the respirator and kit A D _ S F L A D MA R _ 1 2 . p d f accessories are stored in

a handy, sealable storage container.

The Welding Respirator Kit 7528, GP2 and the Spraying Respirator Kit 7551, A1P2 include a medium-size 3M Half Face Respirator 7500 with special Cool Flow valve and soft silicone material. These components make this respirator ideal for working in hot and humid conditions or during prolonged use.

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Rugged iPad cases WEST Australian company SEE Forge has announced the release and certification of a new intrinsically safe and rugged iPad case for oil and gas, and underground mining.

These cases are highly specialised, engineered and certified for Class 1 Division 2 and ATEX Zone2.

The intrinsically safe iPad case covers the entire iPad so that employees that work in hazardous sites use their mobile devices to complete their paperwork without having to worry about intrinsically safe regulations.

The cases are designed to resist shocks, vibrations, dust and water within indoor or outdoor environments, enabling employees to use iPads in classified hazardous environments.

The intrinsically safe iPad case allows employees to connect securely through Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. This allows employees to use SEE Forge’s technology to capture issues and report in real-time so that the information can easily be reviewed, tracked and resolved.

SEE Forge, 1300 892 847 seeforge.com AM

Keep updated on welding safety: BOC BOC is urging all welding operators to seek expert advice to ensure they comply with the latest work health and safety laws applicable to the welding process.

The leading Australian gases and engineering company said it was crucial the welding industry kept abreast of the important Safe Work Australia reforms aimed at reducing the incidence of work related death, injury and illness.

Richard Fowles, BOC’s Senior Product Manager for Welding Products in Australia and NZ, said BOC has over 100 years of safety experience in the gases industry.

“Safety in the workplace has become a critically enforced policy, governed by various bodies around the country.

“BOC has taken the initiative to become a lead distributor of welding-related safety equipment and advice,’’ Fowles said.

Fowles said an important element of the new control measures when working with compressed and liquefied gases was to ensure flashback arresters were fitted at the blow pipe and at the regulator on oxygen and fuel lines of oxy-fuel gas systems.

“Many operators may not be aware that it is now mandatory under the new standard to have flashback arresters fitted on the torch component of welding apparatus.

Citing AS 4839 Clause 8.2, Fowles said the public should also be aware that flashback arresters need to be tested every 12 months and replaced every five years. Regulators are required to be replaced every five years.

BOC, 131 262 www.boc.com.au

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IECEx-certified hazardous area equipment NHP Electrical Engineering Products has released the NHPeX range of hazardous area equipment for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

NHPEx is a suite of hazardous area products from world renowned manufacturers such as the Cortem Group, Rockwell Automation, Steute, Moflash and Wago.

Hazardous area equipment is integral to plant design across many industries including oil and gas, petrochemical, paints, waste water, food and beverage, grain handling, munitions and plastics.

This equipment’s quality and reliability is paramount to the safety of the environment, the personnel working on the sites and the surrounding community.

The Cortem Group, which has been manufacturing quality HAE products for over 40 years, all of which meet Australian Standards, is the latest addition to the NHPEx equipment range.

NHPEx also offers customer specific

solutions via its certified IECEx HAE workshop, located at NHP’s National Distribution and Manufacturing Centre in Laverton, Melbourne where accredited staff design, construct and inspect the NHPEx range according to the requirements of the IECEx certification.

This allows for flexibility in producing custom-designed solutions to suit the customer’s HAE requirements in short lead times.

In addition to providing customised HAE products from their IECEx certified workshop in Melbourne, NHP also offers off-the-shelf solutions for customers through their extended branch network across Australia and New Zealand.

The range of products includes specialist lighting systems, control stations, terminal boxes, full panel design and construction, distribution panels, motor control and automation solutions.

NHP Electrical Engineering, 02 9748 3444 Hazardous area equipment is integral to plant A D _ S F P R I Odesign M A Racross _ 1 1many . pd f Pa ge 1 4 / 0 2 / 1 1 , www.nhp.com.au industries.

Sparking safety with Facom explosion proof tools Made entirely from CopperBeryllium, the Facom tools are drop forged for strength and are naturally corrosion resistant.

THE NEW Facom series of non-sparking tools are taking the peril out of usually hazardous atmospheres and protecting workers from accidents by removing the potential for sparking that can be caused by traditional steel tools.

At Safety in Action Melbourne 2013, Business Manager Bryce Hill from Stanley Black & Decker introduced these intrinsically safe mechanical and striking tools.

Made entirely from Copper-Beryllium, the Facom tools are drop forged for strength and are naturally corrosion resistant.

This material means the tools are completely non-sparking regardless of the impact or friction placed onto it.

Copper-Beryllium is also non-magnetic. Hill explained that this makes the Facom explosion proof tools suitable for hospitals, laboratories and aviation. They can be used within any electromagnetic field without risk of the tools being attracted to equipment including medical imaging machinery.

While the range has been designed for its innate safety properties, the rose copper finish is also quite distinctive.

The new Facom non-sparking mechanical and striking range is now available through Stanley Black & Decker.

Stanley Black & Decker, 1800 338 002 www.stanleyblackanddecker.com June 2013 | Safety First |

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HEIGHT SAFETY

Stop falling objects with barricades BLH Safety Solutions’ Stop Drop Safety Barricading System is a clip-on plastic polymer barricade designed to prevent dropped objects falling from walkways and injuring people below.

The barricading clips on to existing hand rails and stops objects dropped on the walkway from falling to lower levels.

It is adaptable for any workplace.

The barricading is said to be quick and easy to install and remove. The flexible polymer material is lightweight and has a low wind rating.

The BLH Stop Drop system can be used on platforms, stairways, stair risers, scaffolding and other applications. It is non-obscuring and does not block line of sight or illumination.

It can be supplied in static-resistant variants on request, and is corrosionresistant as standard. It is also fire rated, impact rated and chemical resistant.

Requiring no hot work permits for installation, and with no sharp edges or pinch points, the system is safe for workers to operate around.

According to BLH Safety Solutions,

The barricading clips on to existing hand rails and stops objects dropped on the walkway from falling to lower levels.

in the United States of America, being struck by an object is responsible for 10% of all workplace fatalities in the Construction industry alone.

Within Australian industries, the third most common cause of work-related

fatalities between 1 January to 30 April 2012, according to Work Safe Australia, was being hit by a falling object, accounting for 10 fatalities.

BLH Safety Solutions, 03 63 834333 blhsafetysolutions.com

Modular ladder with fall protection accessories SAFEMASTER Height Safety Solution’s Climb2 Modular Ladder System provides safe and easy access to roof areas and elevated environments, while accomodating the necessary fall protection accessories.

The modular system, manufactured from high grade aluminium, is designed for ease of use and ease of installation, requiring no onsite welding.

These ladders are available with fall protection accessories including vertical fall arrest lines and safety cages along with security products including lockable cage gates and lockable doors to prevent unauthorised access.

The Climb2 range of modular access ladders is well suited to all applications, whether for internal or external access use, and fold-down ceiling ladders for internal access to roofs and roof spaces or maintenance platforms.

The ladders are well suited for many and varied environments including industrial and commercial buildings, mines, airports, towers, etc.

These ladders are available with fall protection accessories.

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Safemaster Height Safety Solutions, 1300 773 733 www.safemasterhs.net.au

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Smart trolley reduces heavy lifting AAA Custom Trolleys is now distributing the Swedish Multi Trolley, designed to allow a single person to move heavy and bulky items with minimal heavy lifting.

Although regular trolleys are used worldwide for transporting all sorts of items, they still require the goods to be physically placed upon them, entailing heavy lifting.

The Multi Trolley is mounted upon the item.

The user then locks the wheels and tips the Multi Trolley 90 degrees onto its wheels. The wheels can then be unlocked, allowing movement.

According to the inventors, one person can move heavy and bulky items such as furniture and large crates. With the tipping design, the trolley reduces the need for heavy lifting, minimising the risk of musculoskeletal injury.

With the poles removed, the Multi Trolley can be used as a regular piano trolley or dolly.

The Multi Trolley standard edition weighs 10kg, but has a work load of 250kg.

AAA Custom Trolleys, 07 3806 9060 www.customtrolleys.com

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Safety focus for forklift MITSUBISHI has released the GRENDiA, a forklift with a focus on safety features. The vehicle includes Integrated Presence System (IPS), Neutral Safety, High-Mounted Rear Combi Lamp, and all-round visibility as standard.

It is also ergonomic to operate, with the fully floating powertrain integrating Mitsubishi Powershift transmission, for power and gradeability while minimising noise and vibration.

Drivers also benefit from a suspension seat which has a hip support mechanism that features the ability to adjust position and extent of reclining according to body shape.

The forklift maximises fuel efficiency and minimises emissions. It also requires less component replacement.

The forklifts are available with diesel or dual fuel engines. An optional electronically controlled gasoline engine complies with all 2007 Emission standards The forklift while still maintaining maximises high performance and fuel efficiency and minimises reliability levels. emissions.

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Remote control for safer truck loading VOLVO Trucks has developed Work Remote, a wireless remote control device to streamline the load handling process, making it safer, cheaper for haulage firms and more efficient for drivers.

“For a haulage firm, it is important to have high productivity, which is all about transporting freight from point A to point B in the safest and most efficient way possible,” says Christer Pehrson, Business Manager Long Haul at Volvo Trucks.

One area in the transport sector where efficiency can be improved is loading.

In order to check that the weight of the cargo is properly distributed, at present the driver has to climb up into the cab several times during the loading process to check the load indicator in the instrument panel.

Other load-related functions, such as raising or lowering the truck, are also currently performed from inside the cab.

This takes a lot of time, is very tiring and represents a risk of driver injury since he or she can trip or fall.

Volvo Trucks developed Work Remote to help save time and reduce the risk

factor. The new device is a wireless remote control unit which brings together all the functions that the driver requires while loading or unloading.

With the Work Remote it is possible for the operator to remotely control everything from raising and lowering of the truck’s air suspension system to kneeling the vehicle, activating the power take-off, regulating engine revs, switching off the engine and locking the truck.

Extra controls fitted in the instrument panel via a Volvo Trucks accessory module can also be linked to the remote control, such as controls for a crane or pumps.

In the remote control the driver can immediately see the indicated load weight and its distribution across the axles of both the truck and trailer. The information is accessible quickly, without having to run back and forth verifying parameters.

Work Remote will be launched together with the new Volvo FH series and will be With the Work Remote it is possible to available on the market in 2013.

Volvo Trucks, 07 3718 3500 www.volvotrucks.com

control everything from raising and lowering of the truck’s air suspension system to kneeling the vehicle.

Laser guided vehicles eliminate operator risk The use of laser technology eliminates the need to add embedded rails or to modify the site.

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HBM Packaging Technologies is distributing OCME’s award-winning Auriga laser guided vehicles, capable of transporting and handling goods without an operator.

The vehicles received the 2013 IMHX (International Materials Handling Exhibition) Design 4 Safety Awards in the automation category in March.

The Auriga follows a path by detecting the reflection angle of a laser ray sent out from a laser navigator. It verifies its position up to 8 times per second to ensure accuracy.

The use of laser technology eliminates the need to add embedded rails or to modify the site. Reflectors are positioned in inconspicuous locations and can be easily moved to cater for future site expansion.

The inbuilt safety systems used, guarantee a safe working environment. If the system detects movement in the shuttle operating zone, the combined action of sensors and bumpers will automatically interrupt the shuttle movement.

The OCME Auriga LGV features high speed movement up to 1500mm/sec, a position and movement accuracy of 5mm, maximum load of 6 tonne, lift height of 6m, and the ability to run on uneven floors.

HBM Packaging Technologies, 02 8814 3103 www.hbm.com.au

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A-SAFE Polymer Safety Barriers Why is A-Safe so different?

Traffic Segregation / Wall and Machinery Protection

A-Safe barriers consist of specially formulated, MEMAPLEX, polymer-based material and components. Steel simply dents or crumples when a vehicle hits it.

A-Safe barriers have inherent strength and structural memory allowing them to buckle on collision, dissipating impact forces and then springing back to the original state.

There is the added bonus of sustaining little floor damage when impacted, greatly reducing the need for damage repairs, both to the barrier and to vehicles, offering minimal cost in maintenance charges, well below that of steel. The motor industry started fitting plastic bumpers to their vehicles years ago. A-Safe decided to use the same principle for their products, withoutstanding results.

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Although they are Barrier returns to original shape, thanks flexible, A-Safe Barriers to built-in memory. are extremely strong.

They effectively protect your workforce, machinery, buildings and vehicles. All products are designed to meet the most stringent Health & Safety guidelines and are load tested to British Standards, which exceed Australian Standards by a factor of three.

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Colouring your views A-Safe Barriers feature a yellow and black colour scheme as standard, which enables both pedestrians and drivers to see at a glance where they should be and where they shouldn’t be. These colours are solid and highly resistant to scratching too, so no repainting is required. Some barrier options such as the A-Safe Armco range are available in grey.

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Cutting your costs Not only does A-Safe N improve safety standards, it can also provide significant cost savings. Over a 3 year period, 100 metres of A-Safe Barrier can save over $50,000 in repairs and maintenance costs, compared to conventional steel barriers.

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Close consideration of crane standards needed

Many industry segments are still not fully across the implications of the provisions of AS 2550.1 (2011).

KONECRANES says industry needs to carefully plan operations to ensure they are compliant to the most up-to-date crane inspection and assessment guidelines in Australia and New Zealand.

According to Konecranes, standards like AS 2550.1 (2011) outlining the safe use of cranes include extensive information about the inspection and maintenance requirements of such handling equipment.

The 2011 standard also differs from older versions with a section that specifies methods to monitor design duty, while also introducing the concept of design working period.

The standard covers a wide range of industries, including mining and energy, steel making and distribution, manufacturing and metal fabrication processing, and manufacturing.

But the firm says many industry segments are still not fully across the implications of the provisions of AS 2550.1 (2011), and urged business who use overhead cranes in their day-to-day operations to seek authoritative guidance on understanding the standards.

Konecranes says that even though cranes and hoists are some of the most common items of worksite machinery, they have the potential to be among the most dangerous if they are not properly maintained for safety compliance.

According to Konecranes, consistency and frequency of crane inspections are a key part of AS 2550.1 (2011).

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The standard also highlights the need to ascertain the remaining design working period (DWP) according to processes and calculations summarised in Section 9. The DWP is then used to determine when a major inspection (and subsequent general overhaul) is due.

This section can have significant implications on maintenance costs because if DWP is not estimated according to the correct process, the design life (and requirement to carry out a major inspection) can be reduced by as much as a third of the crane’s original design life.

The only method of duty estimation that does not require DWP to be reduced by a factor of safety is achieved by using a recognised type of recording system such as Konecranes Control Pro. There are also products available such as TruConnect which provides real time data via a modem so equipment owners can log in and see exactly how their equipment is operating.

Attention should also be paid to the definition of competent persons, as spelt out by Clause 1.4.1, and to the requirements for major assessments contained in AS2550.1 and 2550.3.

2550.3 says that cranes that have reached the end of their design life shall be assessed to ensure their suitability for continued use. The assessment provisions should be carefully considered.

Konecranes Australia, 1300 937 637 www.konecranes.com.au

Bag dumping system keeps dust in FLEXICON has released a new Bag Dumping System designed to contain dust generated during bag opening and dumping activities.

The system comes with glove box, bag compactor and flexible screw conveyor. It isolates bulk material from the operator and plant environment throughout the processes of opening, dumping and compacting the bags, and during material conveyance.

Bags are staged on a stainless steel tabletop and then transferred through a plastic strip curtain into a dumping enclosure. The dust collector maintains negative pressure within the enclosure, preventing the escape of dust through the curtain.

A bag infeed chute through the sidewall of the enclosure allows the operator to pass empty bags directly into the bag compactor, causing dust generated from compaction as well as dumping activities to be drawn onto the system’s two filter cartridges.

An automatic reverse-pulse filter cleaning system releases short blasts of compressed air inside the filters at timed intervals causing dust build-up on the outer surfaces to fall into the hopper, conserving useable product.

Filters are readily accessed by removing the interior baffle, and replaced rapidly using quick-disconnect fittings.

The bag compactor includes safety interlocks that prevent operation unless both doors are closed.

The hopper discharges into an enclosed Flexicon flexible screw conveyor for dust-free transfer.

Flexicon Corporation (Australia), 07 3879 4180 www.flexicon.com.au

The dust collector maintains negative pressure within the enclosure, preventing the escape of dust through the curtain.

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LED work lamps NARVA has developed the new Senator II high powered LED work lamp, adopting the design of the highly popular round halogen versions.

According to Narva, one of the most popular halogen work lamps worldwide is a round lamp with an ergonomic integrated handle and independent switch.

The new lamp is stylistically similar, but uses high power 3W LED technology. It is available in either a powerful flood or hybrid flood beam pattern producing a smooth and even 2000 lumen light output.

Where more light is required a high powered 5W version is available in hybrid flood beam delivering an outstanding light output of 3200 lumen, approaching that of H.I.D light.

The hybrid optic lens combines the performance of a flood beam with a spot beam delivering a versatile light pattern ideal for a wide range of applications.

The housing is ventilated to effectively cool the fully sealed internal LED module, maximising the performance and life of the LEDs. The design of the housing allows water to pass through without affecting the internal module which is sealed to IP66 standard.

Given the extreme conditions in which these lamps operate, the housing of this new lamp is made of impact

Extension relays for safety devices TREOTHAM Automation has released Wieland Electric’s new contact extension relays SNE 4024K and SNE 4012K, for use on a range of safety-oriented industrial applications.

The contact extension relays have a width of 22.5 mm.

The devices are offered with pluggable screw or springloaded clamps in order to The devices have pluggable screw or sping-loaded minimise the assembly and clamps to ease maintenance. breakdown time in case of maintenance.

The SNE 4024K with its two independent contact groups equipped with two safe enabling current paths each provides for the highest possible safety performance in most limited space.

These new contact extension relays can be used in connection with safe base devices from the safeRELAY series or from the Samos or SamosPRO series, providing safety-relevant functions like emergency stop, guard door or safety light grid control.

The contact extension relays SNE 4024K and SNE 4012K are approved for safety tasks in the areas of engineering and plant construction, as well as for elevator construction applications (EN 81-1) and application in the controls used in industrial firing systems (EN 50156-1).

All output contacts are equipped with a switching capacity of up to 6 A / 230 VAC, are TÜV type tested and can be used for safety-oriented applications up to PL e / category 4 in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1, and SILCL 3 in accordance with EN 62061.

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

The new lamp is stylistically similar to popular halogen lamps, but uses high power LEDs.

resistant reinforced nylon fitted with a quality rocker switch covered by a weatherproof boot.

Brown & Watson International, 03 9730 6000 www.narva.com.au

Torque wrench verification service ENERPAC says its new Trident torque wrench verification service boosts safety, precision and reliability.

Accurate torque tools make bolting and fastening jobs so much easier, safer and more precise – but even the most rugged designs need periodic condition monitoring and verification to ensure their performance is on par with their original calibration.

Enerpac says hydraulic torque wrench verification services offered by its accredited distributors such as Trident Australia Fluid Systems and Components help safeguard against torque output changes over time as materials wear and age.

The new verification services from Trident can detect any changes in friction inside the tool that vary from the original manufacturer’s guidelines.

These potentially hazardous errors are corrected by testing and recalibration by experts at Trident Australia, which operates a NATA accredited Calibration Laboratory in accordance with ISO/IEC

The verification services help safeguard against torque output changes over time as materials wear and age.

17025 and specialist torque tool verification services.

Correct verification of the calibration of fastening tools provides accurate and consistent fastening of plant and machinery ranging from pipelines, tanks and pressure vessels, through to mobile machinery such as heavy trucks, earthmoving and tracked vehicles during servicing and maintenance operations.

A six monthly calibration verification schedule should be carried out to enhance accuracy, quality and safety of torque tools, particularly as maintenance projects approach when such tools will be subject to extensive use, claims Enerpac.

Enerpac, 1300 367 324 www.enerpac.com June 2013 | Safety First |

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