Safety First June 2014

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Manager’s Occupational Health and Safety

Solutions Guide

June 2014

FLIR K-Series Special deal for firefighter schools and training centres

INSIDE: Mining Safety l Materials Handling l Body Protection l Production Line l OH&S l Waste Handling

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Integrated safety solutions at your doorstep

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

NHP ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRODUCTS PTY LTD

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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. Did you know we have a Machine Safety Control Systems NTU module?

To kick start your learning today or to find out more about NTU scan the QR code.

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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.

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CONTENTS

SafetyFirst.

Publisher Martin Sinclair E-mail: martin.sinclair@cirrusmedia.com.au Editor Brent Balinski Tel: (02) 8484 0680 E-mail: brent.balinski@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) 8011 3184 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

contents Mining Safety

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• Grease protection for miners and others • Mining safety product vending machine • Simple safety solution for longstanding dilemma in underground mines

Materials Handling • Mega gantries respond to demand for top safety standards • Customised work station

Production Co-ordinator Mary Copland Tel: (02) 8484 0737 Fax: (02) 8484 0722 E-mail: mary.copland@cirrusmedia.com.au Graphic Design Dave Ashley Tel: (02) 8484 0710 E-mail: david.ashley@cirrusmedia.com.au

Body Protection • Customisable protective eyewear • Workplace protective clothing, gloves and safety apparel

Production line

Circulation/Customer service Tel: 1300 360 126 E-mail: customer.service@cirrusmedia.com.au

Cirrus Media Tower 2, Level 3, 475 Victoria Avenue Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia Locked Bag 4700 Chatswood Delivery Centre, NSW 2067, Australia Tel: (02) 8484 0888 Fax: (02) 8484 0633 ABN 80 132 719 861 www.cirrusmedia.com.au © Copyright Cirrus Media, 2014 Printed by Offset Alpine Printing All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. Utmost care is taken to ensure the accuracy of editorial matter. Product specifications and claims are those of the manufacturers.

• Stainless steel cabinets • Always on the safe side

OH&S • Assembly benches given an ergonomic work-over • Aussie safety showers contribute to world’s largest aluminium project • Barriers provide pedestrian protection • “Am I Compliant?” initiative

Waste & Hazardous Environments • Recycling equipment • Temporary portable spill containment • Automatic backflushing filter for process technology • Australian manufacturer with new recycling solution

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Printed four times a year, Safety First is inserted in the March, June, August and October issues of Manufacturers’ Monthly, FEN, Food, Australian Mining and PACE with a distribution of 15,000.

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Manager’s Occupational Health and Safety

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June 2014

FLIR K-Series Special deal for firefighter schools and training centres

Behind the cover FLIR Systems launches great deals for the firefighting industry flir.com.au/safety-first

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FLIR Systems, world leader in designing and manufacturing thermal imaging systems, has two great promotions on firefighting cameras. The first is a trade-in offer: up to $500 on an old firefighting camera for a new K-Series. The second is 30% discount on a K50 for firefighting schools and training centres.

Purpose-built for firefighting, they withstand a 2-metre drop to concrete, are water resistant (IP67), and operational to +260°C (for 5 mins). Controlled by three buttons, they produce crisp images on a 4” display.

Conditions apply. Visit www.flir.com.au/safety-first.

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MINING SAFETY

Grease protection for miners and others

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bit of grease never hurt anyone” is untrue, and commonly used grease and lubricants are capable of causing health complications ranging from contact dermatitis up to those more serious problems, including a variety of cancers.

Engineering oil and the oily liquids used in machine maintenance aren’t harmless.

They are chemicals, and the chemical reaction they cause can harm workers.

Oil is a combination of many substances, including powerful neurotoxins which can cause a range of symptoms from nausea, to dizziness. These symptoms are signs the nervous system is being damaged. Sadly, not every worker always wears proper protection.

“Even on sites where it’s mandatory for gloves to be worn, many workers take them off, thinking that this will improve

Protection against chemicals found in oils.

their dexterity,” said Ansell marketing manager, David Nicholls.

Oil, dust and small, sharp pieces of debris can be a nasty combination when they come into contact with exposed skin.

“The Ansell AlphaTec®58-430 and 58435 gloves address the need for protection

Mining safety product vending machine 3M has launched a new mining product vending machine to help control inventory and increase onsite productivity.

3M Vending Solutions offer companies a method to dispense essential products on site, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“Our machines can be configured to dispense a variety of products, including personal protective equipment (PPE), industrial, electrical, office and healthcare consumables – everything from protective eyewear, grinding discs and respirators to first aid supplies,” said Gary Watsford, 3M Personal Safety Division Business Manager.

This type of controlled vending is ideal for mining, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, automotive body repair shops and many other workplaces.

Said Watsford, “3M Vending

Solutions offer customers a variety of cost savings including: controlled distribution and usage of PPE and industrial consumables by eliminating product waste and unauthorised usage, reduction in procurement and inventory costs and the ability to identify contractors so that companies then have the option to back charge.”

Automated, customised product usage reports can be used for inventory management, budgeting, and operation and production reviews.

These machines also protect consumables from dust and damage and assist with PPE compliance.

3M vending machines can hold PPE including eyewear, respirators, earplugs, earmuffs, and protective coveralls.

against chemicals found in oils, as well as the common problem of wet and oily grip,” said Nicholls.

Ansell Industrial Healthcare 1300 187 796 ppe.ansell.com.au

Simple safety solution for longstanding dilemma in underground mines LEUSSINK has met calls for increased safety in a long-time problem area for the underground mining sector.

The company designed and manufactured an effective solution all but eliminates danger from falling roof mounts that fix hydraulics systems.

“It all centred around the susceptibilities of a small lever that activates hydraulic power in the process needed to fix roof bolts, yet the traditional position of the control lever made it a potential trigger for accidents,” Leussink director, Jason Leussink, said A solution to keep the lever where it normally is but to better ensure the safety of workers was heightened. Leussink engineered a new design adding a “safety lever”.

Leussink Engineering 1300 187 796 www.leussink.com.au

3M Vending Solutions 136 136 solutions.3m.com.au New design uses a safety lever.

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MATERIALS HANDLING

Mega gantries respond to demand for top safety standards

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new 5000 kN hydraulic lifting gantry is being introduced by Enerpac to deliver industry-best standards of safety and stability when lifting heavy loads to heights exceeding 12 metres.

The MBL5000 lifting gantries – the latest product in the company’s integrated solutions’ portfolio – are engineered to operate in confined areas with roller track self-propulsion reducing the footprint load of the gantry by more than 50 per cent compared with regular steel wheels.

The MBL5000s combine and extend upon product features that Enerpac introduced with the SBL series of gantry lifters already widely proven in lifting heavy plant, machinery and components in applications such as mining and energy developments, oil and gas plants, bridges and civil engineering and ports and infrastructure.

Richard Verhoeff, Enerpac Integrated Solutions Manager for Australasia, said “To expand safety factors to previously unachievable levels, Enerpac decided to design the new MBL5000 gantry to provide the safety and performance standard of the future.

Full extended height of 12,800mm and 5000kN lifting capacity over entire stroke.

“To put safety and performance first and foremost, all features such as self-propelled tracks and wireless fully controlled synchronisation systems are

therefore included as standard.”

Enerpac 1300 198 007 www.enerpac.com/en-au

Customised work station OPTIMUM Handling Solutions’ custom work station for abattoirs and food processing plants will greatly assist operators when constantly sorting or packing products onto pallets that are over 1.5m high.

Optimum’s innovative palletising work stations usually consist of an elevated work platform, electric scissor lift tables, and a belt top conveyor system that can provide the ultimate solution for easy carton/ product removal from stillages and conveyors that are to be packed onto pallets in the load out areas. Scissor lift tables can be primarily implemented within the raised work station allowing the operators to pick product from the crate/stillage/conveyor quickly and efficiently.

This can be done without the constant workplace hazard of bending and stretching that is usually related to product handling.

The common load-out conveyor system continually feeds the finished products to the packing operator which picks and loads products onto pallets which are raised up on Optimums ever so popular

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Eliminates the constant hazard of bending and stretching.

Palevator spring lift unit. By implementing Optimum’s ergonomic equipment and solution into the work place, a large abattoir and fruit processing plant measured the real and significant benefits in speedier productivity and safety in their workplace.

Optimum 1300 994 758 www.optimumgroup.com.au

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Vaculex TP Express Parcel Handler

Safe Manual Handling at Distribution Centres

Express parcel handling with the revolutionary Vaculex TP Express - Good ergonomics is good economics...

Distribution Centres

Situation: The main areas in a Distribution Centre are the receiving dock, the Vaculex TP Express – is a unique, brand new vacuum lift, specially designed for express parcel, package & carton handling type of work. storage area, the picking area and the shipping dock. Manual work They are extremely versatile because they can handle a great variety in all these areas might cause problems with repetitive strain of item sizes, shapes and weights. They are suitable for any injuries due to bad postures and heavy manual lifting that are workplace where fast, safe, consistent & effective throughput is performed with a high intensity. required. Clients in the transport, postal, food, meat works, Solution: warehousing and many other diverse industries are experiencing the Materials Handling P/L, together with our partner Vaculex, have real productivity gains from using the Vaculex TP Express. Vaculex developed specialized solutions to solve these problems in most of TP Express is very user-friendly and does not require any training the areas in a Distribution Centre. In addition to the reduction of downtime to operate. It is so light and easily managed that working work related injuries Vaculex solutions usually also improves speed and productivity are maintained or in many cases increased, which is usually the contrary when using a lifting aid. productivity and worker satisfaction.

Ergonomic to use Vaculex solutions for Distribution Centres include solutions for: All control functions are built into a compact, ergonomic handle with • Unloading or loading containers and trailers a suction cup that can rotate 3600 and swivel sideways by 900 to •Order picking in picking areas pick parcels from the side to fit where needed. There is no effort • Palletizing during the lifting process. The single handed control of the unit •De-palletizing enables the user to move freely whilst using their free hand for manipulation of the load. Lifting fast in poor posture does not require heavy weights to cause pain and strain injuries but this is now all in the past with the Vaculex TP Express.

Vaculex WORKING WITH EASE

De-palletizing

Order picking in picking areas

Unique in its versatility! We offer you a lifting system that is so flexible and user-friendly that nothing beats it. Shape, surface, gripping angle or the need to rotate the load or the lift is no problem for Vaculex TP Express.

Palletizing

This large furniture & home wares distribution uses thirty two (32) Vaculex TP Express units suspended off our MechRail aluminium light crane systems to quickly, safely & easily store & retrieve stock

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BODY PROTECTION

Customisable protective eyewear

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ONEYWELL’S Adaptec can be worn by a wide range of workers while delivering robust protection, superior comfort, customised adjustability, premium optics, and a stylish look.

One style means simplicity of stocking and ordering as well as consistent usage by workers.

Three sizes means the right protection, improved performance and optical clarity for everyone in your workplace.

Customised fit and performance ensures personalised comfort for each wearer, as well as all-day protection and compliance with safety requirements.

Features: Adjustable Nose Bridge keeps eyes centred in lens for clearer optics and reduced eye fatigue; Vented, cushioned frame allows optimum air circulation and reduces fogging; Ratcheting temple hinges adjust lens angle for greater protection and reduced fogging; Proprietary temple design adjusts temple tension for personal comfort and non-slip security; Temple inserts slide from front to back for firmer fit, or in opposite direction for looser fit; Soft, flexible material covers frame components for comfortable, secure fit.

One style means simplicity of stocking and ordering as well as consistent usage by workers.

Optimum air circulation, reduced fogging.

Three sizes means appropriate protection, improved performance and optical clarity for everyone in a workplace.

Honeywell Safety Products 1300 273 608 www.honeywellsafety.com

Workplace protective clothing, gloves and safety apparel

Range of protective wear.

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COVERALLS, protective gloves: MSA offers those working in hazardous environments with highquality safety clothing and apparel. Their quality tested product range features hi-visibility clothing, FRAS apparel, protective gloves and waterproofs for industrial, construction and welding applications.

Oil and Gas Coveralls with anti static and flame resistant protection: Tecgen Select A coveralls have been designed using light and breathable materials for comfortable wearing. Additional benefits include: minimal moisture retention, Flash fire protection, and will not melt or drip. Anti-static: these flame resistant coveralls are ideal for petrochemical, oil and gas, assembly pants, military and fire fighter station wear.

Fire Fighting Bunker Coveralls: Tecgen Xtreme bunker coveralls are made from a high quality flame and cut resistant material. They are lightweight, water resistant and rescue compliant The elemental protection of these coveralls make them ideal for fire fighters in demanding conditions.

MSA Australia 1300 035 749 au.msasafety.com

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BODY PROTECTION

Australia’s industry elite meet for the sake of safety The safety spotlight will be on Western Australia when Safety in Action arrives in Perth on Wednesday June 11 and Thursday June 12, 2014.

Taking place at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, the free event will see more than 100 of the safety sector’s top influencers provide their solutions, services and insights into Western Australia.

Presented by The Safety Institute of Australia, SIA is geared towards helping workplaces achieve real and measurable OHS results through providing vital information on topics relevant to all industries including mining, construction, oil & gas and many more.

Industry professionals will be able to speak directly to producers of safety products and resources, and build relationships for future business engagements.

The event will feature six daily presentations including four panel discussions across the two day show covering a broad array of safety-related topics in the Safety Seminars sponsored by Workplace Access & Safety – building safety, workplace bullying,

“Western Australia’s top businesses and institutions in anticipation for Safety in Action’s return to Perth.”

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SELF CONTAINED EYEWASH  Portable  Gravity fed eyewash  15 minutes of continuous flow  35L tank capacity

product code: EL483

45 LITRE PORTABLE EYEWASH/BODY SPRAY  “soft spray” flow controlled eyewash outlets  Stainless steel hand actuator and stay open ball value  Incorporated body spray with 1.5 hose

Safety in Action Perth www.safetyinaction.net.au/perth

3M combines aesthetics and functionality, with personal protection equipment that looks appealing and meets, and in many cases, exceeds Australian Standards.

Respiratory Protection includes disposable, reusable, powered and supplied air respirators that are proven to work in the toughest workplace environments and are tested to meet Australian/New Zealand Standard 1716 ‘Respiratory Protective Devices’.

Hearing Protection are designed to provide protection, comfort and ease of use and include ear plugs, ear muffs and noise indicators and monitors.

Communications Headsets are simple to operate and are ideal for effective communication in loud environments.

Eye Protection all safety glasses and goggles help protect eyes from a wide range of hazards with advanced coatings and design.

Protective Coveralls provide complete body protection from potential hazards.

Welding Protection includes helmets and systems for eye, face and respiratory protection, enhancing welding performance and makes the welder’s job safer and more comfortable.

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Enware safety solutions

injury prevention programmes and an overview of the Australian work health and safety strategy 2012-2022 plus much more.

Attendance is free: secure a place at the event online.

Personal safety equipment range

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Trolley sold separately E7301-BK

EMERGENCY SHOWER & EYEWASH SYSTEM

product code: ECE270

 Stainless steel construction  Self draining design reduces Legionella risk  Features “Vertex Technology” Eyewash and independently angled face wash streams delivered optimum coverage  Zero velocity point provides comfortable, controlled, effective cleansing of the eyes and face

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 1300 369 273 OR VISIT WWW.ENWARE.COM.AU

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PRODUCTION LINE

Terminal box seals can withstand high temperatures.

Always on the safe side

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OTORS and gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE meet the requirements for equipment intended for use in potentially hazardous areas in accordance with IECEx standards (international). Additionally, SEW’s motors and gear units meet ATEX (Europe) and HazLoc-NA (Northern America) standards qualifying them for worldwide use.

The motors and gearmotors are offered in IECEx according to equipment protection levels (EPL) Gb and Gc

(gas protection) and Db and Dc (dust protection). The combined gas/dust approvals for SEW gearmotors simplify the selection process for the relevant drive components, reduce the number of variants and allow you to use the gearmotors in combined gas/dust zones.

The 4-pole motors of categories 2 and 3 (or EPL .b and .c) are suitable for operation on a frequency inverter and in field weakening operation. SEW motors and inverters are available as electrical equipment in protection types “e”

(increased safety), “nA” (non-sparking) and tb and tc (dust explosion protection).

The gear units as non-electrical equipment are certified in protection types “c” (design safety) and “k” (liquid immersion).

Gearmotors from SEW-EURODRIVE have proven themselves over many decades in hazardous atmospheres such as the chemical, bulk handling, and food and beverage industries.

SEW Eurodrive 1300 331 968 www.sew-eurodrive.com.au

Stainless steel cabinets BOVAL Engineering, a custom precision sheetmetal fabricator, specialising in the design, development and fabrication of custom made precision sheetmetal products, has just completed a project for 15 Stainless Steel Cabinets, formerly named Neutral Earthing Resistors.

The project required Boval Engineering to complete the whole production spectrum from start to finish, including design, drawing, manufacture and delivery. This was completed within a short lead time, which was achieved to the customer’s satisfaction.

The cabinets are designed for 11,000 volts and a current of 200

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Amps. The cabinets have been manufactured from 316 Stainless Steel to ensure corrosion resistance and high strength, as they must be able to sustain an outdoor environment.

Boval Engineering is committed to its customers with a record in sheetmetal manufacturing and fabrication, with leading edge technology. The company is based in Penrith, in western Sydney.

Boval Engineering 02 4721 7721 www.bovalengineering.com.au

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OH&S

Assembly benches given an ergonomic work-over

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CTISAFE ergonomic worktables are made to replace outdated steel benches to maintain employee OH&S standards and speed up production in busy maintenance and assembly departments across most industry sectors.

Actisafe ergonomic worktables are custom modifiable – an aspect of the technology which helps companies of all sizes, particularly if they are undergoing sudden, or rapid, growth in workload.

Customisability and modularity of Actisafe ergonomic worktables meet the requirements or most industries head-on.

They are highly suitable for clients that need a workbench configuration to maintain extremely high levels of occupational health and safety, so where required the new equipment can accommodate employees in either a standing or seated position.

Actisafe ergonomic worktables take into account the potential for future

Modular characteristics allows add-ons to be quickly implemented as required.

consolidation of sites, so these units are always demountable and easy to reassemble at a different location.

Custom modified aspects of the units – regardless of how minuscule each may seem – make all the difference to

the people working on them and allows quality production at a faster rate than before.

Actisafe 1300 852 397 www.actisafe.com.au

Barriers provide pedestrian protection THERE are regular reports across Australia of incidents where vehicles have crashed into construction zones, bus stops, pavement cafes and retail shop windows. Protecting lives from potential injury or death is paramount for all authorities so after each of these incidents, there is an investigation into whether or not it could have been prevented.

One way to prevent out of control vehicles crashing into work zones or pedestrian areas is to erect a barrier which affords protection but does not restrict everyday activities on, or adjacent to, a road. Some common types of barrier, such as precast concrete sections or waterfilled plastic units, provide inadequate protection and in some cases increase damage and injury to drivers and pedestrians.

The Omni Stop Bollard is an energy-absorbing bollard, the only one of its type in Australia. It has been extensively crash-tested with impacts up to 60 km/hour and complies with the requirements of AS/NZS3845:1999 Table 5.3.3(3). The Omni Stop Bollard permits access for workers to a construction zone or pedestrians to a shopping precinct while at the same time preventing vehicle penetration.

Designed, assembled and tested in Australia, the Omni Stop Bollard is available from Saferoads, Based in West Gippsland, Victoria, Saferoads has been servicing State government departments, local

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Extensively crash-tested with impacts up to 60 km/hour. councils and road construction companies with a broad range of products designed to direct, protect, inform and illuminate all road users since 1992.

Saferoads 1800 060 672 www.saferoads.com.au

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OH&S

Aussie safety showers contribute to world’s largest aluminium project ENWARE AUSTRALIA, the country’s leading supplier of stainless steel emergency safety showers, has made its largest export delivery to date, to the $US 10.8 billion Ma’aden aluminium complex in Saudi Arabia.

Enware has delivered more than 700 of its Australian designed and manufactured emergency safety showers along with associated safety equipment to Korean based Design, Construct and Engineering company Hyundai for Ma’aden’s joint venture with Alcoa, which from this year will become the largest and most efficient vertically integrated aluminium complex in the world.

The tough, reliable and technically advanced Enware safety equipment will be used at diverse locations throughout the Ma’aden project, which will use Saudi Arabia’s bauxite resources to profitably produce aluminium for domestic and international markets as well as to facilitate the development of domestic downstream industries in the Kingdom. Ma’aden envisages production at an annual mining rate of 4.0 million tons a year of bauxite.

Enware Australia Managing Director Mr Adam Degnan said the supply of the custom-designed safety technology to Hyundai is a vote of confidence that could lead to further export

“Am I Compliant?” initiative TRANSTECH, transport compliance and mobility solutions specialist, has launched Am I Compliant – a website focused on spreading knowledge about compliance, regulation, technology and safety to the transport and logistics industry.

What is compliance? Why should I comply? The Am I Compliant focuses on the responsibilities involved with complying to fatigue management, speed management, mass management and vehicle maintenance laws and regulations. Am I Compliant is designed to educate transport operators and their team of managers, supervisors, staff, drivers and the general public. It discusses compliance and what it means, what it entails, what can affect it and how the benefits can be felt through the transport chain.

A negative connotation is placed on heavy vehicles and the industry in the public eye – often branded as “monster trucks”. The website allows for a better understanding to help create a positive company atmosphere – allowing senior management to rethink their compliance efforts and prove that their operation is having a positive impact.

“We wanted to create a way that anyone can find out the right facts about compliance, the responsibility it entails and safety,” said Andrew Rossington, CEO, Transtech.

“The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) governs operational ethics and morality; we want the public to know that the Australian transport and logistics industry is one of the most forward thinking in the world.”

Visit www.amicompliant.com.au to discover about compliance, technology and safety.

Transtech 08 9302 2044 www.transtech.net.au

Has delivered over 700 emergency safety showers to Ma’aden project

opportunities for Enware, already the largest manufacturer of stainless steel safety showers in Australia, and which exports to 15 countries.

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EDGES NEW

Safepad has introduced a new range of edge protection products. Safepad Edges are designed to cover protruding or hazardous edges with a soft yet durable EVA foam strip. Each Safepad edge product is highly visible, and is supplied in various profiles applicable to most edges, including cornices, flanges, ducting, braces, stairways and beams. Contact Safepad for cost effective solutions to worksite impact hazards.

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WASTE HANDLING

Recycling equipment

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PPLIED Machinery has available a range of recycling equipment from Genox Recycling Technologies.

The equipment offered ranges from standalone shredder or granulator units through to complete turn-key systems for size reduction, washing and separating of contaminated plastics and other materials.

Over the past few years Genox has developed an extensive range of technically advanced machinery for waste materials processing which can be categorised into three specific areas: Plastics – including rigid or hard bottles, plastic film and general plastics; E-waste, including printers & toner cartridges, cables, computers and hard discs; and thirdly scrap metal.

For plastics processing, the range is made up of single shaft shredders, twin shaft shredders, granulators, washing tanks and dewatering centrifuges.

David Macdonald, General Manager of Applied Machinery, said the company recently installed a copper cable recycling

For plastic, e-waste and scrap metal.

systems where plastic coated electrical/ communication cable is shredded, granulated and then the plastic is removed from the copper (or aluminium) via a density separation system.

“The customer reported extremely good results with the copper exiting the system

Automatic backflushing filter for process technology HYDAC’S automatic back-flush filter AutoFilt RF3 is a self-cleaning system for extracting particles from low-viscosity fluids. In process technology, the automatic back-flushing filter, AutoFilt RF3 series, has been highly successful.

Its flow-optimised design has the further advantage of conical, slotted tube filter elements in stainless steel which provide consistent flow characteristics, optimum filtration and unbeatable “ideal” filtration and back-flushing characteristics.

Thanks to automatic back-flushing, the filter is cleaned independently without interrupting the ongoing filter operation.

The HYDAC AutoFilt RF3 is therefore very low-maintenance. Its robust design, specially developed for retrofitting, makes installation in both existing and new systems fast and cost-effective. Numerous operators of power stations, district heating, sewage treatment plants and

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Filter cleaned independently without interrupting the ongoing operation.

manufacturing plants have relied on this dependable filter for many years.

It s features include Isokinetic filtration and back-flushing thanks to conical filter elements, fewer back-flush cycles, minimal losses of back-flush fluid, pulseaided back flushing, small back-flushing quantities, variable filter isometry and static sealing.

Hydac (Head office) 1300 449 322 www.hydac.com.au

having up to 99.5% purity. The value adding to the copper has far outweighed the cost out-lay of the equipment,” Macdonald said.

Applied Machinery 03 9706 8066 www.appliedmachinery.com.au

Temporary portable spill containment WITH improved control for exceptional safety, high quality Temporary Portable Spill Containment from Enware intelligence minimises potential risk associated to the environment and workings in an event of a chemical or fuel spill.

Ergonomically designed for better handling and mobility, the advanced Enpac range is constructed from fuel and chemical resilient polymers for reliable storage of machine components, drums, tanks and generators.

Enware’s range includes SpillPal (Effective drum containment units); Stinger Yellow Jacket (Lightweight chemical pallets for mobility), Stinger Snap-Up Berm (Innovative Hydrocarbon for drive in and out functions), Enware Australia 1300 317 261 www.enware.com.au

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Australian manufacturer with new recycling solution A random challenge thrown at a prominent Australian engineering/ manufacturing SME has seen an innovative crossover develop for its business and in the process launched a completely new direction for the company.

Leussink, based in the NSW Illawarra region and a growing exporter of product and services, has merged its manufacturing capability with the widespread need for community recycling.

What transpired is Leussink Global Worming – the manufacture of customised compost worm farms for any level of compost management – be it commercial, industrial or bulk domestic.

“It all happened while our engineering business, in the act of diversification, was putting the finishing touches to an eight storey building in the centre of Wollongong, a site we were constructing for a tenant which happens to be the ATO,” said Leussink director, Jason Leussink.

“With 400 tax office people and a few dozen more occupying the ground level retail shops, the building encompasses 6,600m2 of floor space and right from the start was destined to churn out vast amounts of waste.

“The challenge to us, as the building proponent, was to raise its green star rating from 4-star to 5-star so we looked at all the traditional avenues for efficiency such as tighter control systems for air conditioners, better drapes for sunlight control, better performing light fittings et al – you name it we looked for it.

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System is modular and can be easily expanded as needed.

devour paper, food scraps, cardboard or Unlike burrowing earthworms that any other organic based material, proving aerate the soil, composting worms are ideal for an ATO office which constantly surface dwellers. There are three common has paper waste. The Global Worming types of composting worms; Tiger worms, farm also serves the retail tenancies at Indian Blues and Red Wrigglers. ground level, one of which is a coffee shop And for the economists, the worms restaurant which before now would have also have a rather brutal but efficient placed its used cardboard and food scraps self regulating system: if there is a rise into general waste. in quantity of waste which they are “When we originally demolished five processing, they will quickly reproduce in derelict dwellings on the site, we met our numbers. By contrast, if the rate of waste commitment and government expectation slows the worms will cannibalise and to re-use at least 80% of demolished reduce their own quota accordingly.

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