Sharp tools such as scissors, knives and appliances used for cutting and shredding are a common source of injury, with many resulting in hospital visits on a daily basis.
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Good ventilation is paramount to industrial workspaces, and often the opening of windows allows for fresh air to circulate, yet certain circumstances don’t allow for this, especially in factories and warehouses.
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The Capricorn Copper mine will not be fully operational until the first half of 2024, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is reporting, after unprecedented floods ravaged north-west Queensland in March.
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A proposed $242.2 million vanadium mine project is one step closer for North West Queensland with finalisation of the terms of reference for an environmental impact statement (EIS). Read More
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As climate change generates a greater risk of more frequent and extreme bushfire events, Motion – through its wholesale business arm Advanced Industrial Products (AIP) – has been preparing stock of high-quality domestic firefighting hose and reel kits.
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Motivated by a constant push for improvement, the latest PTO driveline guard design from Walterscheid offers improved safety for the Australian farming segment.
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Almost every industrial business needs to keep lubricants onsite, but this requirement also comes with a challenge and if not stored or handled properly, lubricants can create significant health, safety, and environmental hazards.
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Thousands of Australians suffer from slips, trips and falls every year in the workplace with the latest data from Safe Work Australia revealing that 23% of serious claims are due to injuries that fall within this category.
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The NSW Resources Regulator recently announced that holders of practising certificates can now renew them up to 6 months before the 5 year expiry date.
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Communities in Western Australia’s North-West region impacted by destructive winds and heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Ilsa may now access disaster recovery assistance.
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WorkSafe Victoria has charged a Dandenong South rubber product manufacturer after a worker was fatally struck on the head by a machine component.
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Rolling bearings are heavy-duty machine elements with high-precision components that must be selected carefully to be effective in their given application.
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The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is reporting that a man in his 30s has died underground after suffering a “medical event” while on night shift at a gold mine in Western Australia’s northern Goldfields.
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Counterfeit bearings are a serious issue across the globe – fakes not only result in increased equipment failure but can risk the safety of staff and plant.
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Support for Collie workers has reached another milestone with a new Jobs and Skills Centre (JSC) opening in the heart of the local community as the town continues its transition to a more sustainable future.
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