Safety Solutions Feb/Mar 2014

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CONTENTS04 Aremoreregulationsrequiredforworking

atheight?

14 Drugandalcoholpolicyintheworkplace

22 Alertnessresearchcouldbelife-savingfordriversandworkers

26 Workplacedrugandalcoholtesting:keepingitin-house

34 SafetyinActionDarwin2014

42 BusinessshowscommitmenttorespiratoryprotectionandAustralianinnovation

46 Managementpracticesmaybetestedundernewanti-bullyingprovisions

49 Civilconstructionindustryputsthebrakesonforsafety

53 Resources

54 Inmyopinion

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AREMOREREGULATIONSREQUIREDFOR

Gordon Cadzow, Secretary, Working at Height Association

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Industry statistics continue to feature the high number ofaccidents resulting from working at height activities. In spiteof the best efforts of the regulators and those involved in theindustry, there has been no indication of an improving trend.According to a recent SafeWork Australia report, over the 10-yearperiodfrom2003to2012,274workersdiedfollowingfallsfrom a height, which amounted to 11% of all worker fatalities.

In2012,fatalitiesfromfallingfromheights accounted for 13% or 29workers’ deaths - two of thesedeaths were the result of a fall

from buildings under construction ordemolitionandeightweretheresultoffalls fromaroof.Whiletheconstruc-tion industry accounted for one-thirdoffall-relatedfatalitiesinthelastfouryears,anotherthirdoftheworkersfellto their death from a ladder.

TheWorkingatHeightAssociation(WAHA) members witness that the‘big endof town’ in the ‘constructionindustry’ (building designers, majorconstruction contractors and theirsubcontractors)isextremelyactiveinits height safety management roles -allthewayfromriskanalysis,drivingthe hierarchy of control to eliminateor minimise that risk and defining/implementing appropriate safe work-ing methods.

The ‘design and construct’ phaseofnewbuildingsissupportedthroughthe compliance with building codes,followingappropriatecodesofpracticeandadoptingrelevantAustralianStand-ards. Worker training and equipmentmanagement also remain high on theagenda on new construction work. Ithas to be acknowledged that muchof this activity - while now almostautomaticinthedesignandconstruc-tionindustries-wasoriginallydrivenby the focus from the regulators onheight safety issues.

However, while WAHA applaudsand continues to work to supportthis activity in the construction area,the association has become increas-ingly concerned about the lack ofsafety focus directed at the buildingservice and maintenance activitiesthat inevitablyfollowafterthedesignand construction phase. It may takea few years to design and constructa building but the life of that build-ing is likelytobemuch,much longerand maintenance and refurbishmentactivities increase continually overits period of use.

Thedesignandconstructionphaseusually includes the installation ofequipment to be used to support theongoing ‘facility management’ opera-tions when the building is in use -accessingandservicingroof-mountedequipment and maintaining buildingwindowsandfacades.However,therearenobuildingcodes,codesofprac-tice (COP) or Australian Standardscovering the design, installation andcommissioningofthisequipment.ItistheseareasthatarecurrentlycausingWAHA greatest concern.

Much of this roof access andworking at height safety equipmentisneverusedduringtheconstructionphaseand is considered just anothercost associatedwith the building.Assuch,thisworkissubjectedtothecostconstraintsappliedtothewholeprojectand often a minimalistic approach is


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adopted - passing anyoperational safetyissues on to the building owner.

Whenthebuildingiscommissionedandpassedovertotheowner,theowner-ortheir appointed facility manager - takesontheresponsibility forthe functionalityandofthebuildingsystemsandthesafeproceduresforcarryingoutthatwork.Thisis where risk assessments of the worktobeundertakencanexposedeficienciesin theequipment installed - and insomecases, the complete lack of systems.

Most height safety systems are sub-ject to the requirement of documentedannual inspection and recertification bya competent person. It is in this area ofinspection prior to recertification thatWAHA members have - for some time- been reporting increasing numbers of

Item No. Surveyed No. Passed % Fail

Anchor points 3245 2260 31%

Horizontal static lines 119 41 65%

Vertical static lines 14 2 86%

Fixed ladders 233 14 94%

System layout 86 4 95%

non-compliant installations at the timeofinspection.

Inresponsetothesereports,fourlargermembers of the Installer Category withinWAHAcollatedequipmentinspectiondataoverathree-monthperiod,Figure1showsthe results from 34 new buildings (com-pleted and occupied in the last 12 to 24months) and 119 existing buildings (fittedwith retrofitted equipment).

All the available industry data waspresentedtoaspeciallyconvenedseminarat lastyear’sSydneySafetyShowwherethe‘fallcrisis’subjectreceivedsignificantamountofinterestfromthe190attendeesat the seminar.

Since then, the association has madedirect representations to all state andterritory WorkCover authorities providing

them with the industry data. The asso-ciation has subsequently presented thedetailedinformationalongwithsupportingphotographic evidence of the issues to anumberofauthoritiesaswellastoHWSA(HeadsOfWorkplaceSafetyAuthorities).

Theinitialreactionfromtheregulatorsandtheauthoritieswasthat industryhadno stomach formore regulation and that,in fact,therewerestrongmovestowardsderegulation.Additionally,itwasgenerallyagreed by both parties that the focus oftheregulatorsandauthoritieswasmostlyon the ‘construction’ industry and not onthe aftermarket.

Unfortunately, deaths from falls fromheight happen in both segments - andtherefore need to be addressed in bothsegments.

TheInstallerCategoryofWAHAiscur-rently progressing well with the develop-mentofanindustry-basedcodeofpracticecoveringthedesign,installationandtestingofnewinstallations-bothfornewbuildingsand for retrofit applications - as well asthe inspection, testing and recertificationof existing installations. The associationis lookingtowardsSafeWorkAustraliatosupport the development of thisCOPandto support its adoption in the field.

The association would also like theregulatorstoaddresstherequirementforahigh-risk licence for those thathave toinstall, test, inspect or recertify workingat height installed systems.

WAHAisalsoofferingtodevelopbrief-ing data sheets and appropriate trainingprograms to assist WorkCover in traininginspectors to identify and address unac-ceptable installations.

However, in the middle of all thisactivity are those that have to managefacilities - building owners and facilitymanagers. Many of the installations theyare working with currently carry mean-ingless ‘certification’ and, as the WAHAsurvey showed, many are well below theindustry-based standard. Processes haveto be introduced whereby the facilitymanagercanbecertainthattheequipmentthat has been installed is correct for thework to be undertaken. They also havetobe able see that it hasbeen inspectedand certified to the appropriate standardby a person in some way registered ascompetenttodoso.Currentlythere isnosuchmethodology - and that presents anever-increasing risk.

The association is expecting feedbackfromHWSAinmid-Februaryandwillreporton those outcomes accordingly.

Figure 1. Note: While the data was not independently audited, it does indicate the existence of a systemic problem.

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Flame-resistant fabricFlame-resistant workwear is an essential piece of safety equipment for protecting workers ex-

posed to heat, flames, arc flash and flash fire. It’s the last line of defence in these hazardous

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The performance of flame-resistant (FR) clothing depends heavily on

the fabric used to construct the garment. It must protect the wearer

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Safety spectaclesThe uvex rally MK II (Part number: 9220-137) is a high

fashion spectacle which has been combined with safety

features and requirements. With polarised, grey lenses

that provide the wearer with clear and comfortable vision

in high-glare environments, the spectacles also have a

unique high-tech frame and ‘sporty’ multi-lens styling.

The spectacles are suitable for (but not limited to)

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Stainless steel scissor lift with safety railActisafe has a stainless steel ergonomic goods lift with safety rails

which can be used just as easily in the primary foods sector as it can

in more industrial environments.

Because the unit is constructed of food-grade stainless steel - and

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solutions in the meat and meat processing, poultry and pork industries,

and other areas where carcasses and other heavy masses need to

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It is also suitable for general use in warehouses, industrial premises,

third-party logistics operations and general retail.

This stainless steel single scissor goods lift table can be used either

indoors or outdoors and can either be installed in a pit or operated on

the factory floor. Models range in terms of stroke (0.8 to 1.8 m) and

platform length (950 to 3000 mm).

The product can also be customised to suit a user’s exact requirements.

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Dust-suppressing dump truck bodyThe Westech Flow Control Body (patent pending) has a floor

design that controls the flow of material out of the body during

dumping. This more even flow greatly reduces dust generated

when dumping. The body’s dust suppression properties are par-

ticularly relevant with the ever-increasing focus on dust control

on mine sites from government and community organisations,

Australia wide.

Along with improved dust control, the controlled dumping results

in less friction on the steel floor of the body causing less wear to

bodies, reducing the need for liner kits and extending body life.

The floor design also keeps the centre of gravity of the load

forward of the rear axle longer while in the dump cycle, reducing

material surge as the load leaves the truck body. This eliminates

lift at the front of the truck, making the truck safer with increased

stability.

The Flow Control Body is available for all truck brands and mod-

els in combo (coal and overburden), coal or overburden designs.

Non-OEM engineer and manufacturer Austin Engineering has

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Secure fit eyewearThe 3M SecureFit Protective Eyewear features Pressure Diffusion

Temple Technology, which has been designed by 3M to provide

noticeably higher levels of personal comfort and security of fit.

Incorporating flexible ribs into the temple area of the frame,

3M Pressure Diffusion Temple Technology allows SecureFit eye-

wear to self-adjust to the size and shape of the wearer’s head,

reducing slippage and movement while in use. It also enhances

comfort by dispersing pressure across the temple area.

3M undertook comprehensive research into face shapes and

sizes throughout the world including detailed digital modelling

in order to develop the Pressure Diffusion Temple Technology.

Without the need for any adjustment by the user, the technology

is designed to help diffuse pressure across the temple while hold-

ing the frame securely in place for a secure and comfortable fit.

Featuring a stylish, lightweight design weighing less than 30

g, the eyewear is available in a clear and grey lens tint with

anti-fog lens coatings. Suitable for manufacturing and general

industrial workers, the eyewear meets the requirements of AS/

NZS 1337.1, is rated Medium Impact and absorbs 99.9% of

UVA and UVB radiation with its polycarbonate lens.

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Filter range for respiratory protection devicePAFtec CleanSpace2 personal respiratory protection is now available

with a broad spectrum of combination gas and vapour filters, includ-

ing a high-capacity particulate filter offering four times the capacity

of its standard TM3/P3 filter.

The device combines the ease of use and mobility of a passive

respirator with the added protection, reliability and durability of a

positive air-powered respirator.

With its innovative, cost-effective and award-winning design, the

breath-responsive CleanSpace2 gives users a good level of comfort

and confidence in the workplace.

With the new range of filters, the device has a wider critical workplace application base within major industrial

sectors that may include particulate, organic, inorganic, acid gas and vapours environments.

Using a filter adapter, the filters are also compatible for use with all current CleansSpace2 models .

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Howdoyouprovideandinstalluser-friendlyroofaccesssystemsthatnotonlyadapttoexistingequipmentbutcanalsomatchauniquelycurved-roofprofile?TheguardrailsolutionsrecentlyinstalledatabusysuburbanshoppingcentreinVicto-riarequiredinnovativethinking,productsanddesign.

Difficult and dangerous access to rooftop maintenanceequipmenthadlongbeenaproblemforthiscurvedroofprofilebuildingattheshoppingcentre.Addtothis,asolutionwasrequiredunderanextremelytightdeadlinewhiletryingtoensuretheleastdisruption possible to the busy centre. These were just someof the challenges associated with the recently commissionedGreensboroughPlazaProject.

Sayfa Group, working in collaboration with its accreditedinstaller National Height Safety, had the answer. A speciallydesignedSentryguardrailsystemwasmanufacturedwithexactingmeasurementstocatertotheuniqueandvaryingcurvedroofline.AltoPlatformswereinstalledtocreateasafeandeasyaccesssystemtoandaroundthewatercoolingtowersandKattladders,withtheirmodularon-siteadaptability,providedagoodsolutiontoworkalongsidethemanypre-existingsystems.

Additionally, many of the newly installed systems requirelessuser competency, thusenablingworkers to easily accessproblemareasmuchmorequickly,efficientlyandeffectivelythaninthepast.

Careful preparation and coordination in supplying materialtomultipledropzones,manyinareaswithdifficultaccess,also

requiredmajorplanning,butthistaskwasmademucheasierusingSayfa’sflatpackswhichwerecategorisedandzonedintotheirparticularlocationspriortodelivery.

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Air nozzleExair’s Super Air Nozzles are highly efficient for a wide range of blowoff, cooling, cleaning and drying applica-

tions. Air savings compared to other types of products are claimed to be as high as 80% and in most cases,

the nozzles can pay for themselves in just a few weeks. The noise level is also claimed to be a fraction that of

ordinary air nozzles (typical noise reduction is 10 dBA).

Applications include: part cleaning, chip removal, part drying after wash, liquid blowoff, part cooling, material

conveying, part ejection, fibre conveying, air assist, bag opening/filling operations and scrap removal.

Many designs are available in zinc aluminium alloy construction, making them suitable for general-purpose

applications. Exair Super Air Nozzles are also available in Type 303 or Type 316 stainless steel construction,

which is suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications where

resistance to high temperatures and corrosion is required. High-force

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Also available are Swivel Fittings and Stay Set Hoses which are de-

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DRUGANDALCOHOLPOLICY

Phillip Collins - Head of Workplace Services at the Australian Drug Foundation

At the Australian Drug Foundation, we call alcohol and other drug use the “hidden cost” to Australianworkplaces because, for the most part, many businesses are blind to its impact or reluctant to face upto it.

Soletmeshedsomelight:alcoholanddrugscostAustralianbusinesses $6 billion a year in hidden lost productivityand absenteeism.

While the dollar cost to businesses across Australiamightbequiteashocktosome,it’snothingcomparedtothehumancost. Alcohol use contributes to 5% of all Australian workplacedeaths and 11% of accidents, as well as the huge human toll onfamilies and relationships impacted by alcohol and other drugs.

Bestpracticeorganisationsnotonlyrecognisethisasanissue,they know that these costs directly impact on their bottom lineand that the drinking activities and drug use of an employee canaffect work performance.

But it’snotall badnews foremployerswhen it comestodrugand alcohol use.

At the Australian Drug Foundation, we started working withbusinessesbecausewe identifiedthegreatpotential theworkplacehas to positively affect a person’s health and wellbeing. We alsosawemployers looking forwaysto reducehealthandsafety risks.

Eachworkplacehasitsownuniquecustoms,practicesandcon-ditions which impact the workplace culture, and alcohol and druguse, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Thereare,however,fourbasiccomponentscentraltoanyeffec-tive workplace alcohol and drug program.1. Workplacesneedtodevelopandimplementasoundformalwritten

alcohol and drug policy which fits the organisation’s needs andaddresses workplace-specific risks.

2. Education and training about drugs and alcohol is necessary toensureemployeesunderstandyourorganisation’spolicyandhave

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enough information about alcohol and drugs in the workplace,includingtherisksofharm.Web-basedtraininginparticularhasbeen identified as a really valuable way to educate employees.As anemployer, youcanuseweb training to informemployeesofyourcompany’spoliciesaboutalcoholandotherdrugs intheworkplace,andeducatethemontheharmstheycancause.TheAustralianDrugFoundationhasproducedagreattoolcalledADFAware, which can be tailored for individual companies.

3. Employees need to have access to confidential counselling andtreatment services, and they should be provided with paid orunpaid leave to attend sessions. By investing in providing ac-cess to these services, organisations can avoid the financialcosts and loss of morale amongst co-workers associated withemployee dismissals.

4. Ongoingevaluationofalcoholandotherdrugprogramsisessentialtolong-termeffectiveness.Likeanybusinessprogram,weneedtoregularlyreviewandimproveprocessestomakesuretheyreflectchanges in the workforce or improvements that can be made.Manyworkplacesalso looktodrugtestingasasolutiontodrug

and alcohol use. While reliable data on the number of workplaces

that test employees isn’t available, some media reports suggestworkplace testing is increasing at the rate of 25-30% each year.

No one objects to the breath testing of automobile drivers toensuretheirperformanceisnotimpairedbyhighconcentrationsofalcohol.Similarly,peoplewhoareengaged insafetycriticalworkin occupations such as transport or the use of heavy machinerymay also expect to undergo drug testing to reduce the risk ofharm to themselves and others.

Yet, in other contexts, workplace drug testing is far morecontroversial. For instance, a NSW electricity company recentlymade headlines after the Fair Work Commission barred it fromdrug testing its employees using their urine.

At the upcoming Safety In Action Conference in Darwin (19-20 March), I will be on a panel discussion about whether or notdrug testing is a suitable solution. I’ll be looking at examples ofworkplacetestingandthesuccessrates.I’llalsoaskorganisationstoconsiderwhytheyaretesting.Evidencesuggeststesting isnota deterrent - so is there a better way?

A preventive alcohol and drug workplace program can helporganisations of any size become healthier, happier and moreproductive.


Phillip Collins at the office.

Celebrating more than 50 years of service to the community,theAustralianDrugFoundationisAustralia’sleadingbodycommit-tedtopreventingalcoholandotherdrugproblemsincommunitiesaround thenation.Our aim is to create anAustralian culture thatsupportspeopletolivehealthy,safeandsatisfyinglives,unaffectedby drug and alcohol problems.

The foundation works with workplaces to assess alcohol andother drug risks they may be exposed to, and to provide sustain-able solutions that reduce the risks of harm.

For more information, including a free trial of the Australian Drug Foundation’s online workplace training program, ADF Aware, visit http://www.adf.org.au/programs-services/workplace-services.

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Ensuring safety of biogas production with oxygen analyser

A Scandinavian producer ofBiogas has selected MichellInstruments’ XTP601 oxygenanalyserstomonitorO2levelsforsafetyandqualityattwositesinSweden.

TheXTP601OxygenAnalyseris used to continuously providereadingsofthelevelsofO2intheprocess.Ingeneral,thelowerlevelof oxygen in these applicationsshouldbenomorethan0.5%,withadanger levelof4%.Toensuresafety, the XTP601 has alarmstoshutdowntheplantifoxygenlevelsapproachthedangerlevel.

One plant produces biogasfromsewagewhiletheotherusesfoodandgardenwaste;however,the biogas from both plants isused as a transport fuel.Despite the different feedstocks, theprocessofupgradingthegasforuseisthesame.Thebiogasmustbeupgradedto95%methane,whichwillgiveitahighenoughcalorificvaluetoproducetheenergyrequiredfortransportfuel.Itwillalsomakeithighlyflammable-whichiswhyitisimportantto keep levels of oxygen lowduring the process. TheXTP601providesstable,accuratereadingsandiscapableofmeasuring

oxygenfrom0-1%upto0-50%aswellassuppressedzeroranges,suchas90-100%.

There are three options forconfiguration: a transmitter, atransmitterwith status LEDs orafulldisplayversion.Alloftheseoptions may be rated for eithersafeorhazardousareause,withhazardous area classificationsavailable for ATEX, IECEx andCSA.The fulldisplayversionoftheXTP601 has a touch-screeninterfacetoenableeasyoperationwithout needing to remove thelid. This means that users cancalibrate, change settings andinterrogatetheinstrumentinthehazardousareawithouttheneedfor a ‘hot permit’ orpermission

tocarryoutwork.Menusalloweasyaccessto informationonoxygenconcentration;analyserstatus;agraphshowingoxygentrendsoverauser-definedtimeperiod;alarmhistory;minimumandmaximumconcentrations;andotherparameterstoaiddiagnosisofplantconditions.

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dual-braking systemDBI-SALA’s Rollgliss R520 is a simple-to-use fully automatic controlled

descent device with a dual-redundant braking system that provides a

high degree of safety when using the descender.

Unlike friction-based descenders, it provides controlled descent self

rescue regardless of the user’s weight for the evacuation of multiple

personnel or the versatility of assisted rescue in both directions.

The second brake provides increased protection where, in the worst

case scenario should one of the brake systems fail due to damage or

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person to the ground.

The rescue and escape device can be used from heights of up

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Its compact size allows the unit to be attached to the rescue

box of an EWP basket, crane housing or other suitable anchorage.

The system is suitable for use in a number of industries

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Safety spectacle rangeThree uvex pursuit MK II spectacles (Part numbers:

9221-130, 9221-137 and 9221-247) have been added to

the uvex spectacle range. The fashion spectacles have

been designed with safety features and requirements.

The polarised grey and brown lenses offer the wearer

clear and comfortable vision in high-glare environments.

The spectacles are coated with uvex anti-scratch

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multi-lens styling. Suitable for (but not limited to) law

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Internal-access laddersSayfa’s range of lightweight, industrial-rated Vista ladders can provide a complete internal-

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The ladders can be easily incorporated with the Skydore roof-access hatch.

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Powered hand truckThe Makinex Powered Hand Truck PHT-140 is a universal materials handling

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the hand truck has many applications including: workshops, warehouses,

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It features powered lift via a 12 V 25 A linear actuator and is easy to

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the handles and arm height is controlled via a simple thumb switch. The

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loads on benchtops. It eliminates awkward and dangerous one- or two-

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compressors, plate compactors, etc. A fork attachment for lifting, moving

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The DrugWipe from Pathtech is the leading saliva drug detection device in Australia. It is used by all Australian Police for roadside drug screening in every State and Territory, and many workplaces around the country as part of their internal drug testing programs.

DrugWipe from Pathtech:

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groups: Cannabis, Opiates, Cocaine, Amphetamine, Methamphetamines (MDMA, Ecstasy) and Benzodiazepines

• Less invasive than urine testing• No handling of saliva required

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Pathtech is helping employers to eliminate drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace with the very latest in testing devices. Working across a range of industries the team can assist with saliva, breath and urine testing devices, along with full product training.

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ToenhanceoperationswithinitsFireandSecuritydivision,ChubbAustralasiaGeneralManagerofServiceDelivery andStrategyJodyBlincowastaskedwithfindingandintegratingatechnologysolutionnationwidewhichwouldmakedatamorereadilyavailableinrealtimeandprovidebettervisibilityacrosstheworkofitsFireandSecuritytechnicians.ThecompanydecidedonafielddataautomationsolutionfromIntermec.

OneofthemajormotivatorswithinChubbtomovetowardscompletefielddatamobilitycamefromthedesiretobetterserviceitscustomers,bybeingabletoquicklyandregularlyinformthemofthestatusoftheirfireandsafetytestingandcompliancy.Thiswouldhavebeenverydifficulttoachieveundertheoldpaper-basedsystem.

“Thehandheldgivesusthecapabilitytodomorethanjusttakeourordersanddeliverabaselevelofservices.Itallowsustogoaboveandbeyondforthecustomerandalsocomesassociatedwithawholerangeofautomationbenefits,”saidBlinco.

“A number of Chubb’s technicians work across hazardousenvironments-refineries,coalmines,gasplants-thatdemandthehighestsafetyratingalongsideproductruggedness.ThiswasoneofthedecidingfactorsthatledtoChubbchoosingIntermec’sCN3andCN4,astheycouldberelieduponinanyenvironment,avoidinganyneed for their techniciansto returntodoingpartpaperwork, part electronic work, and offering Chubb the bestreturnoninvestment.”

IntermecManagingDirector forAustralia andNewZealandTony Repaci explained the advantages of automation throughuse of handheld devices also included their intrinsically safecomponentsacrossamixedfleetofdevices,whichfitChubb’sfieldpurposeandoperatingenvironment.

Anotherfactorthataddedtothedevicepassingtheall-roundertestwasthatallinformationaboutthesitesChubbtechnicianswenttocouldbeonhandatanygiventime.Thismightincludenotesaboutwhototalktoorimportantcontactnumbersforthesite.Through themessaging tool, technicianscoulddownloadwhathadhappenedandwhowasonthesiterecently.

Additionally,whentechniciansgotoajobat,forexample,aminesitethathas2000fireextinguishersspreadacrossthesite,theycanscanabarcodetofindaparticularextinguisherinthelistandcheckitoffelectronically.Inthisinstance,thehandheldissavingthemtimeandleavinglittleroomforerrorindatarecording.

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Rescue gear packCapital Safety has announced the launch of

its DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Gear

Pack which is designed to provide protection

for vital rescue equipment before, during and

after use.The large backpack-style rescue gear

pack has ample room to organise equipment,

as well as keep it clean and avoid damage.

The pack is suitable for large quantities of

equipment and easy to load, fold and fasten.

The quick-locking system keeps the pack tight

and the gear safe and secure, while the carry handle and adjustable backpack straps make transportation easy. It also

features a detachable ground cover which can be used to keep equipment clean during use.

Featuring large, clear-view pockets for easy access, the gear pack complements the company's existing range of gear rolls.



personal respiratory protection

Introducing CleanSpace2

CleanSpace2TM combines the ease of use and mobility of a passive respirator with the added protection, reliability and durability of a positive air powered respirator. What makes CleanSpace2TM so different is that is does this all in a small compact unit and without the high costs normally associated with the purchasing and maintaining PAPRs.

With its innovative, award winning revolutionary design, the breath responsive CleanSpace2TM gives employees a level of comfort and confidence against air borne particulate and gas contamination that has never before been experienced in the workplace.

To learn more about how CleanSpace2TM can improve safety, productivity and reduce costs in your company please contact your leading safety supplier or PAFtec Australia on +61 2 8436 4000 or at [email protected]

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ALERTNESSRESEARCHCOULDBELIFE-SAVINGFORDRIVERSANDWORKERSThousands of Australians could be spared from injury by the work of an exciting research consortiumthat is charged with alleviating fatigue and boosting productivity.

TheCooperativeResearchCentreforAlertness,SafetyandProductivity is an alliance of technology companies, aca-demics, regulators and employers who are joining forcesto develop cutting-edge new devices and systems that

help protect workers and drivers from fatigue.The centre, established with a $14.48 million contribution over

sevenyears fromtheAustralianGovernment, isclaimedtobethefirst of its kind internationally to tackle the growing problem ofsleepdisruptionwithpracticalmultidisciplinaryprojectsdrivenbythose who will develop and utilise the technology.

“Neverbeforehaveweseensuchadynamicapproachtosolvingthe issue of fatigue and its damaging effect on workplaces andour roads,” says Anthony Williams, chief executive of the CRC.

“Withour24-hoursociety,moreAustraliansareworkingshiftsor getting less shut-eye, and suffering serious sleep disorderslike insomnia and sleep apnoea. The impact on alertness has aworrying knock-on effect for workplace productivity and injurystatistics,” Williams says.

Almost10,000seriousworkplaceinjuriesandmorethan25,000serious road crash injuries are caused by poor alertness eachyear. The cost to the Australian economy is substantial - over $5billion a year in lost productivity and healthcare costs, and over$31 billion a year in the loss of healthy life.

“We’re planning on turning that around with a range of per-sonalised, state-of-the-art tools thatwill improvealertness, boostperformance and make our country safer,” Williams says.

Theconsortiumhastheaudaciousgoalof reducing injuriesby9000 a year by 2028, saving the health system almost $2 billionincostsarisingfromfatigue-relatedinjuries.Focusingonmonetarybenefitsalone,theCRCisprojectedtodeliverpublicbenefitsvaluedat more than $196.5 million over 15 years.

Research Program Leader Professor Shantha Rajaratnam fromMonashUniversitysaystheconsortiumwillbechargedwithdevel-opingtoolsthatmeasurealertnessaccurately,predictcriticallapsesandintervenebeforepooralertnessimpairsproductivityandsafety.

“Throughthediscoveryofnewbiomarkersofalertness,wewillbeabletocreatenewdevicesthattestaworker’ssweatorsalivafor these signals, before operating machinery or getting behind awheel. An accurate, real-time alertness test such as this couldbe life-saving.”

Researchwillalsofocusondevelopingdynamiclightingsystemsthat can reset the body clock and directly activate the brain to

improve alertness and performance. These smart lights could bepersonalised for individuals or used office-wide to predict whena person’s alertness is starting to wane.

“Carefully timed light exposure, potentially in the blue short-wavelength range, could give these workers a boost in alertnesstoget throughtheirshift, feelingclear-headedandupto the job,”Professor Rajaratnam says.

The group will also work to better identify and treat people atrisk of sleep disorders like insomnia or sleep apnoea.

“Sleepdisordersarehighlyprevalentinoursociety-butcurrenttools to detect and manage many of these disorders are limitedand we have no way of identifying which individuals are at mostat riskof so-calledalertness failure,”ProfessorRajaratnamsays.

“By identifying the vulnerable individuals, we could developtargeted treatments, vastly improving safety and performance ofworkers.”

The CRC brings together 26 diverse organisations, amongthem largemultinationals, smallAustraliantechnologycompanies,universities, regulators, insurers, policy agencies and employers.

Researchnodesare located inSA,NSWandVic,withan inte-gratedindustryplacementprogramhelpingtobuildcapacityamongyoung Australian researchand companies.

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Facts and figures about fatigue in Australia•More than 18% of adults report sleeping less than six

hours a night regularly, with sleep disorders affectingover 20% of the population.

•One in five serious car crash injuries are attributed toimpairedalertness,making it the largest identifiableandpreventable cause of transport accidents.

•16%of theAustralianworkforce are shiftworkers,whoexperience impaired alertness due to inadequate sleepand disruption of the 24-hour body clock.

•45% of the truck drivers have a sleep disorder causingimpaired alertness.

•Employees with a sleep disorder have a 50% increasedrisk of occupational injury, absenteeism and error orsafety violation attributed to fatigue.

www.crc.gov.au

comfort and safety

A revolution in comfort and Arc Flash safety.

The Lift Front Hood is the latest development from Salisbury by Honeywell which provides switchboard maintenance workers with extra comfort, vision and Arc Flash protection to HRC4 for 40 cal/cm².

Comfort is achieved by reducing fabric weight by 60% which also makes head movement easier, while improved ventilation reduces fogging and heat build-up. Vision is improved with a wider face shield and transparent chin guard adding 45° vertical view and improving peripheral vision by 109%.

The Lift Front Hood is unlike any other 40 calorie hood on the market. Available with either Premium Lightweight material or standard 40 calorie material.

To learn more contact our product manager on (03) 9565 3585 or visit:

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Our eyes are very complex,yetweoftentakeforgrantedthatourvisionwillbeperfectas we age. The reality isthat und iagnosed v isua lproblems may, potentially,put us and others in danger.Nearly everyone will needto use prescription glassestoovercomevisual issuesordefects at some time as weage, but a regular check-upwithyouroptometristcankeepyouaheadofthegame.

In the work environment,uncorrected visual errorscontribute to reduced workperformanceandmayincreasethe risk of injury. In someextremecasesthesedefectsmaygiveriseto life-threateningsituationsfortheindividualconcerned,orthoseworkingaroundthem,especiallywithheavyindustrialequipment.

With an ageing workforce, the proportion of workers withvisualdefectswillrise.AccordingtotheAustralianBureauofStatistics(ABS)theaverageageintheworkforceis39.4years,and54.2%ofthetotalworkforcewillrequirevisualcorrectiontoperformatsafe,efficientlevels.Asimple‘visualscreening’testcanidentifyvisualproblemswhichcanpotentiallyhinderahighlyskilledandexperiencedworkerinperformingtheirdutieseffectively.

Inanindustrialsituation,itisadvantageoustoestablishaneyesafety program, incorporatingeye protection and visualperformance enhancementincluding prescription safetyglasses. Prescription SafetyGlasses(PSG)anditsteamoflocalindependentoptometristscan assist in establishing aprogramataworkplace.

Whenassessingprescriptionsafety,PSGadviseslookingfor:manufacturer’slicencenumberontheframe;lensmarkingsasrequired in section 5.2 of thestandard; and documentationof cert i f icat ion providedfrom a recognised certified

manufacturer. Without documentation the spectacle may notmeettherequirements.Itisimportanttocheckwiththeproduct’smanufacturerand,ifindoubt,askfordocumentation.

Establishedin2003,PSGisasupplierinAustraliaandNewZealandofcertifiedprescriptionsafetyglassesunderstandardAS/NZS1337.6.Thecompanyhasalargerangeofsafetyframesandlenscombinations,anda100%certifiedselectionofEssilorlenses.AllproductsaresuppliedwithawrittencertificateofcompliancetoAS/NZS1337.6,AS/NZ1337.1,AS/NZSISO21987.

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Rescue litter bridleThe DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Litter Bridle allows rescue personnel to

safely and efficiently rig a rescue stretcher with a rated lifting bridle that allows both a

vertical and horizontal lifting capacity. Constructed with easy-glide adjustable buckles

and ergonomically friendly easy-grip tabs on each leg, the litter bridle allows for easy

adjustment of the stretcher to the required position, providing the best angle for

patient comfort and/or the individual rescue scenario.

Suitable for use by emergency services in both industrial and technical

rope rescue applications and environments, the bridle is claimed to give

the attendant the opportunity to either ‘in-ride’ or ‘out-ride’, depending

on their particular requirements.

Available in three models, one without karabiner connections al-

lowing the use of existing hardware, and two with different-sized karabiners that

allow connection to a variety of stretcher makes and models to

safely and efficiently evacuate or rescue an injured person

in stretcher-recovery operations. The integral rigging bridle

head allows for several simultaneous connections, ensur-

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Companies with workers engaged in safety-critical work are likely to be familiar with the need forworkplace drug and alcohol testing. But many may not have considered the benefits of managing thisprocess in-house. According to Pathtech Account Manager Larissa Galanti, it is possible for the drugand alcohol testing to be conveniently and easily conducted in-house, without sacrificing accuracy.

Withanestimated62%ofharmfuldrugandalcoholusersinfull-timeemployment,theneedforworkplacetestingcan be considered necessary in many safety-criticalindustries.“Byadministeringyourowntestingprogram

youcanhavegreatercontrolofthiscriticalprocess,”saysGalanti.AccordingtoPathtech,someofthemanybenefitsofmanaging

the testing process in-house are:•Reduced costs as outsourcing testing to a service provider

can be expensive.•Retainingcontrolovertesting-this isespecially important in

thecaseof incidenttestingtoruleoutdrugusewhenathirdparty may not be immediately available.

•Can be scaled up with ease and used on remote or smallersites that may not have previously warranted the additionalcost of an outsourcedvisit.

•Allows employers to remain responsive and flexible to adjustto changes such as increasing random testing if required toensure safety remains the priority.

Choosing a drug testing methodWhenitcomestochoosingthedrugtestingmethodforanon-siteworkplace procedure, there are a number of factors that should

be considered. There has been much debate over saliva versusurinedrugtestingmethods.ANSWGovernment-ownedelectricitynetworkcompanyrecentlylostitsthirdlegalattempttoforcestafftoundergourinetests fordrugandalcoholuse. Inthiscase,FairWork Australia found the use of urine testing was “unjust andunreasonable”becauseitcoulddetectdrugusefromdaysearlier,ratherthanmorerecentusethatcouldleadtoimpairmentatwork.

The role of drug and alcohol testing in the workplace shouldbeaboutidentifyingpotentialimpairmenttomakesuretheworkeris fit to work rather than for disciplining staff for their ‘lifestyle’choices.

According to Pathtech, saliva testing has a number of advan-tages over urine testing for an on-site drug testing program andthese include:

•Less invasive to the person being testing.•Canbecarriedoutwithouttheneed forspecialised facilities.•Shorter window of detection for drugs - this is why it is

knownas‘fitnessforwork’testingassalivatestingisdetect-ing recent drug use as opposed to history of drug use (or a‘lifestyle’ test).

•More comfortable for both workers being tested and safetyofficers carrying out the testing.


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Galanti says a number of questions should be asked in orderto identify a quality saliva drug test. These include:

•Does it meet the Australian standard? The device shouldmeet Australian Standard 4760:2006.

•What are the test cut-off levels? Not all devices are thesame, some are more sensitive than others.

•How effectively does the test detect marijuana/cannabis?The ability to detect the parent compound (delta-9-THC) isa valuable feature.

•Howmuchofasample isrequired?Thegreaterthevolumeof saliva required for the test, the more time-consumingand less comfortable the whole process will be for allinvolved.

•Do you need to handle the saliva sample? If the salivasample does not need to be handled by the tester, this hasobviousadvantagesconcerningcomfort forstaff aswell asimproving simplicity of the testing procedure.

•Whatisthetotaltestingtime?Askhowlongsalivacollectionwill take as well as how long the test will take to run togain a better understanding of the total time and resourcesneeded to be allocated to the testing procedure.

•Can you rely on the result? Request proof of accuracy or‘failure’ rates from the supplier for the product to comparethe accuracy of different devices.

•What is the shelf life of your testing device? If testing fre-quency of the on-site program is not high, it is importantto look for a device with a longer shelf life.

•What training is available? Consistent training is importantto ensure all staff carrying out the testing will be doingso in a uniform manner, reducing variation betweenresults.

•How long has the supplier been operating? It is importantto consider the number of years of industry experience thecompany supplying the kits has had to ensure its ongoingsupport.

TheSecuretecDrugWipefromPathtechissuitableforon-sitetesting due to its simple one-step application and fast results(total test time 8 minutes). Requiring only one wipe down thetonguetocollectenoughsaliva forthetest to run, thedevice isquickandsimpletouse.Workerscangetbackonthejobquickerand the device is comfortable to use for both the administratorand the recipient of the test.

The device provides reliable results. “If you have ever beendrugtestedbytheroadsideyouwouldhaveexperiencedfirsthandthe simplicity of the saliva DrugWipe. The same device is usedbyallAustralianPolicejurisdictionsforroadsidedrugscreening,”says Galanti. Pathtech can also provide comprehensive trainingto ensure all the staff are fully trained and consistent in theadministration of the in-house testing procedures.

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Infrared windowsArc flash incidents occur when a panel door is open, exposing workers to potentially

lethal amounts of energy. The Fluke ClirVu CV Series IR Window eliminates the need

to open the panel door to take infrared camera readings and, therefore, can provide

protection for electricians, engineers and inspectors who work around high-energy

equipment. The device is Torture Tested to the highest arc blast test ratings

and, when properly installed, maintains a panel arc test rating of up to 63 kA.

It can be installed in five minutes or less and once installed, there is no

need to power down or remove panels. Inspections can be conducted quickly,

easily and safely often with little, if any, personal protective equipment.

The device is simply installed: lockout-tag out, punch one hole with a

standard conduit punch without removing the panel door, attach and se-

cure the cover. The AutoGround feature instantly grounds the IR window to

the metal enclosure, eliminating the need to separately ground each metal

component of the window.

The hinged cover is easily opened with a quarter-turn latch or key to perform

infrared inspections. It also protects the window from accidental exterior impact.

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Vacuum tube lifterThe Schmalz JumboFlex 50 vacuum tube lifter is suitable for frequent, quick and safe

handling of goods weighing up to 50 kg. Featuring an innovative operator handle that

can be controlled with either one or two fingers, the large soft-touch inserts on the

control handle aid precise one-handed operation of loads of up to 50 kg.

Different suction pads are available for various applications and can be easily

replaced using the integrated quick-change adapter. Other features include: intuitive

operation for right or left handed; precise control of lifting speed; and work pieces

can be picked up from the sides.

An electrical pump with a suction rate of 67 m3/h (50 Hz) provides the vacuum gen-

eration and the maximum lift speed is 1 m/s. Using an optional radio remote control

SRC, the operator can switch the vacuum generator on and off directly on the operator

handle which can reduce energy consumption by up to 40%.

From handling barrels and buckets to metal sheets and paper sacks, almost anything

weighing up to 50 kg can be safely and reliably lifted and transported ergonomically

using the vacuum lifter. The suction pads, which can be swivelled by 90°, automatically

bring the load into the horizontal position after handling.

The continuously rotatable lifting unit, which is attached to the crane system, ensures optimal handling and a

high level of flexibility. Together with Schmalz’ responsive aluminium cranes, the JumboFlex 50 provides a quick

goods-handling solution that combines energy efficiency, ergonomic conditions and simple operation.

A special A2 (food-grade) version which is suitable for the food and beverage industry is also available.

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Torque nut design for hydraulic couplingsOne of the most common causes of hydraulic leaks is coupling

nuts or seats that crack from overtorquing. Any threaded connection

has the potential to leak if it is not torqued properly.

Gates has invented and patented the Full-Torque Nut design which

has a large, smooth shoulder that evenly distributes torquing forces

for maximum torque tolerance, and it is claimed that users virtually

cannot overtorque this nut. It provides up to 2210 bar (32,000 psi)

burst pressure protection and it is TuffCoat plated, providing 500

h of protection against red rust corrosion (nearly 600% more than

the SAE standard).

The Full-Torque Nut couplings are claimed to be stronger and

more durable than traditional staked-nut fittings. The technology is

now available on all Gates couplings, including the MegaCrimp line

for wire-braid hoses and the GlobalSpiral line for spiral-wire hoses.

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High-vis maternity workwearShe’s Empowered high-vis maternity workwear caters for the

growing number of females in traditionally male-dominated in-

dustries such as mining, transport and construction.

Designed to ensure women are confident and

comfortable in the industry, the range includes

three distinct products: the Baby Bump,

Styleworker and Yoketastic.

The Baby Bump maternity shirt has box

pleats in the front and the Styleworker

and Yoketastic are shapely, everyday

shirts for non-pregnant women.

Manufactured from premium-quality

stretch cotton and compliant to Australian

Standards, the workwear is available in

Australia through mining companies and

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Long-range safety sensorThe Reer Admiral AX-LR Long Range safety light system has been designed for the protection of work-

ers up to 60 m away as well as those workers exposed to risks arising from the use of dangerous

machines in a range of outdoor applications.

The system has two safe PNP static outputs and can work without any external control unit, having

all the safety functions integrated inside the emitter and the receiver.

It complies with the requirements of the European Standard EN 61496-1 and the International Standard

IEC 61496-1-2 and also integrates the start/restart interlock function as well as providing external

device monitoring (EDM).

Features include: easy connection and installation with M12 connectors and standard

cables; integration of the main safety functions, including self monitoring of the safety

circuits; reliability in the field, due to the rugged construction and to the high level

of immunity to external interference (optical, EMC, etc.); master/slave models for

cascade connection of two light curtains and models with floating blanking; and a

wide variety of heights and resolutions.

Special versions in WT/WTH watertight enclosures are available on request. Special

models in conformity with the ATEX Directive 94/9/CE - Dust Zone 22 - Gas Zone 2 are

also available on request. Admiral light curtains may be connected to the dedicated

safety interfaces series AD SR, or directly to contactors actuated and controlled by the

light curtain, or to Mosaic or to suitable commercial safety modules or safety PLCs.

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According to the Abnormal Situation Management (ASM)Consortium,ineffectivemanagementofnuisancealarms(alarmsthat sound unnecessarily) can lead to incidents that cost theprocessindustrybillionsofdollarsandposeanincreasedriskoffatigueandstressforoperatorswhomustconstantlymakeinstantdecisionsonhowtorespondwhenanalarmsounds.

Honeywell has now launched its DynAMo Alarm Suite, anadvancedalarmmanagementsoftwarethatreducestheoverallnumberofalarmswhilehelpingoperatorsfocusandrespondtothemostcriticalofthose.Thesoftwareleveragesmorethan20yearsofalarmmanagementexperienceintheprocessindustriesandcanhelpusers reduceoverall alarmcountbyasmuchas80%,identifymaintenanceissuesandincreasevisibilityofcriticalalarmsthatrequireurgentattention.

According to Darren Wyllie, General Manager, AdvancedSolutions-Pacific,wholaunchedtheproduct inSydneytoday,thereareanumberoffeaturesthatmakesthisproductdifferent,including: vendor neutrality, a customisable dashboard and itsmobiledevicecompatibility.

The customisable, role-based dashboard enables operators,engineersandmanagerstoviewthehealthoftheiralarmsystemataglance.Akeyfeatureofthenewsoftwareisthatitiscompatiblewith many mobile devices, enabling personnel to view alarmmetricsatanytime,fromalmostanylocation.Thiseaseofaccessenablesmorefrequentmonitoringandfastercorrectiveaction,whichhelpsalleviateamajorfatiguefactorofoperators.

“Whenoperatorsareforcedtodealwithhundredsofalarmsatanygivenpoint intime,there is increasedrisktosafetynottomentionprocessefficiency,”saidVimalKapur,vicepresident

andgeneralmanagerofHoneywellProcessSolutionsAdvancedSolutionsbusiness.“TheDynAMoAlarmSuiteisaneffectivetoolforoptimisingalarmmanagementprogramstopreventalarmfloodsand‘chatter’,andreduceoperatorstress.Thesoftwareoffersalayerofprotectiontominimiseunplannedoutages,safetyincidentsandenvironmentalreleases.”

DynAMo Alarm Suite can be integrated with Honeywell’sExperion Process Knowledge System (PKS), as well as anyothercontrolsystem.Honeywellalsooffersalarmmanagementconsulting,servicesandsupport,withworldwidecoverage.

For further information,visit www.honeywellprocess.com/AlarmManagement.

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Fog makerThe Rino industrial fog maker is effective in suppressing dust, controlling odours,

humidifying and evaporative cooling.

The device has the ability to operate effectively with either low (up to 15 bar)

or high pressure water (up to 70 bar), and at many different flow rates.Thirty

nozzles are positioned around the fog cannon’s mouth, with different types of

nozzles used depending on whether water pressure is high or low. The nozzles

atomise the water into a fine mist which is capable of being propelled 30 m

by its powerful fan.

There are many mounting options, including a three-wheel trolley version

which allows the unit to be moved where needed. With a rotation angle of up

to 340° and an elevation range between -25 to +35°, fog can be directed over

a broad area, or targeted where needed. Optional extras include a 12-button

remote control and an auxiliary pump to optimise water pressure.

For dust suppression, the fine mist droplets generated by Rino combine

readily with dust particles, causing the dust to fall to the earth aided by gravity.

By varying the nozzles and pressure, the device produces droplets of a size

that eliminates water pooling and therefore reduces environmental and safety

hazards in the vicinity.

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Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and Protecta brands of

fall protection equipment, has announced the launch of its Site

Inspection Reporting Service.

The right advice is critical - as a global leader in fall protection,

Capital Safety’s Site Inspection Reporting Service utilises its pro-

fessionally trained and experienced team along with its exclusive

reporting tool to provide professional and accurate advice that

is borne from more than 50 years of global manufacturing and

R&D experience, in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Capital Safety team and trainers are now equipped with

a formalised inspection tool that can provide a detailed written

investigative report outlining operational hazards related to height,

providing the right advice and peace of mind to assist in the

safety of workers.

A Capital Safety team member is available to attend a site and

inspect all work functions that require any element of working at

height, confined space or rescue. Its trained technicians will use

their custom-built Capital Safety Inspection Reporting Tool (CSIRT)

to develop a thorough report, making

recommendations that employ world’s

best practice regarding fall protection

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The widest range of Certified Prescription Safety Glasses

Pop’N’Work shelters and umbrellas provide a shelter source for

applications such as in the telecommunication, construction and

specialty application industries.

Features include: set up in less than 1 min; no loose parts;

multiple exit/access points; Quick Pak for easy storage; and weld-

ing tents are available in heavy-duty material - Rating NFPA-701.

Primarily fabricated in the US, the integrated frame and covers

of the ground tents have good wind stability. They are freestanding

and are made with urethane-coated polyester that is flame retard-

ant (CPAI-84), water repellent and UV treated. The ‘non-breakable’

hinges are made of cold rolled steel and bolted at both ends.

Twin doors are available to accommodate most work situations,

and the pitched roof provides extra headroom and structural

strength to hang tools and lights. Various sizes are available from

1.2 x 1.2 m to 3.6 x 3 m, with a maximum 2.6 m at the peak.

The Umbrella Universal clamps provide fast, simple sun protection

and can be used on cabinets, vehicles or any smooth surface.

The unit is made of fire-retardant, water-repellent, UV-treated vinyl

and steel ribs with aluminium tilt poles.

The designs can be customised to include company branding

and colours.

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ALCOHOLANDDRUGTESTING-AHOTTOPICATSAFETYINACTIONDARWIN2014Whilemostwouldagreethatdrugandalcoholuse intheworkplaceenvironmentcouldbeharmful,drugandalcoholtesting intheworkplacecontinuestobeatopicofcontention.Advocatesofworkplacedrugtestingarguethat itcanworkto reducerisktoworkers,whilemanyopponentsperceivethesetypesofmeasures to be intrusive of privacy.

Historically,alcoholuse intheworkplacehasoftenbeentolerated. While attitudes have since changed, it wasnotuntil1962thattheInternationalLabourOrganisationacknowledged social policies which prohibited alcohol

as a payment for labour. Now, in 2014, drug and alcohol testinghasbecomeasimportantaseverincertainhigh-riskoccupations.

Breathalyser Sales & Service Managing Director Ben Smitsays: “Over the past 10 years there has been a significant shiftin employee attitudes towards drug and alcohol testing at work.In the badold days itwas seen as an invasionof privacy and anunreliable method of keeping tabs on the workers.

“Today,itisviewedbybothemployergroupsandemployeeas-sociations, includingunions,asanessentialOHSpractice. Infact,someunionswhowereoncesuspiciousofourproductsnowinsistthey are on-site and available for the members to use,” he says.

Smit says that “since taking Breathalyser Sales & Serviceproducts and performing regular drug and alcohol testing in theworkplace, most clients have seen significant decreases in work-placeinjuriesandsickleave.Forexample,theCivilAviationSafetyAuthority(CASA)conductsitsownrandomalcoholanddrugtests.[It] recorded seven positives for alcohol and two for drugs out of11,252 samples during the 2012-13 year. This is a huge decreasesince they first started testing several years ago.

“Incorporating high-quality drug and alcohol testing equipmentintoanorganisation’sworkplacetestingregimecanonlyenhanceacompany’sabilitytoensurethesafetyofitsemployees,”addsSmit.

In the ‘2010 National Drug Strategy Household Survey’ report,driving was listed as the “most common risky activity to be un-dertaken whilst under the influence of drugs”. Australian DrugFoundation CEO John Rogerson poses the question: “No one ob-jects to the breath testing of an automobile driver, sowhywouldindividuals who are engaged in safety critical work expect notto undergo the same drug and alcohol testing to reduce risk andharm to themselves and others?”

These issueswill be further discussed at theSafety inActionshow in Darwin. Supported by NT WorkSafe, the two-day eventis being held at the Darwin Convention Centre on Wednesday 19MarchandThursday20March2014.Keyexpertspeakers include:Australian Drug Foundation Head of Workplace Services PhillipCollins;RapidTestDirectorMatthewFry; andWesternDiagnosticPathology’s Dr Johan Conradie.

Cateringforanyonewhosejobinvolvesthesafetyofthemselvesor those around them, the event will also feature an interactiveexhibitionwhereattendeescantryoutsomeofthesafetyproducts.Exhibitorsinclude:BreathalyserSalesandService,Fit4Duty,LaneWork Safe, RapidTest and many more.

The event is free to attend and full details on how to registerare available at: www.safetyinaction.net.au/darwin.

To register for the free training seminar on ‘The Globally Har-monisedSystemofClassificationandLabellingofChemicals'thatistakingplaceatSafetyinActionDarwin,visit:www.safetyinaction.net.au/darwin/visitor/whats-on/safe-work-training.


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wind, dust and other airborne particles. The foam-based

backing provides a seal around the eye area to prevent tiny

particles from penetrating the lens area and entering the eye.

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Suitable for oil and gas, mining and construction sectors,

the eyewear is compliant and certified to AS/NZS 1337.1

for Medium Impact and will be available in a smoke and

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good protection against cuts and abrasions, ranging from minor grazes to

deeper cut injuries. The gloves are suitable for a wide range of applica-

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KBS WorkGear has introduced a

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ChemAlert Version 4 is the latest release of the ChemAlert

intuitive chemical management software package, which

is supported by a comprehensive suite of services includ-

ing training, auditing and SDS authoring, for users around

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developed auditing tool, encompassing the use of a smart

device with a barcode scanner attached.

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Being an effective WHS practitioner is a learned vocation that involves structured de-

velopment of skills and knowledge, and HBA Learning Centres is committed to facilitating

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One of the most common pitfalls of a WHS practitioner is to become absorbed with compliance and miss the forest for the trees

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MountThorleyWarkworthwillbethefirstminetotrialanewdirectional noise-monitoringsystem with the aim to bemore effective in real-timemanagementofnoise.

Developed by AcousticResearchLabs,theEnvironmentalNoiseCompasstechnologywillenhanceCoal&Allied’sexistingnoise-monitoringsystem,whichcurrently involveseightmonitoringdevices surroundingMountThorleyWarkworth,sixsurroundingHunterValleyOperationsandtwoatBengalla.ThesystemwillbeinstalledinthesouthernareaofBulgavillageinthecomingweekstoassistwithmonitoringandmanagingnoisefromMountThorleyWarkworth.

Thetechnologyusesanarrayof26microphonesandadvancedacousticsignal-processingmethodstodetectandassessmultiplenoisesourcesinrealtimewithgreateraccuracy.

MountThorleyWarkworthGeneralManagerOperationsCamHalfpennysaid:“Wearecontinuallylookingtoimprovethewayinwhichwemanageouractivities,andwe’reproudtobethefirstminetoutilisethisnewtechnology.

Coal&AlliedNSWEnvironmentalServicesManagerAndrewSpeechlysaid:“ThenewmonitoringsystemwillallowMountThorleyWarkworthtobemoreeffectiveinitsreal-timemanagementofnoise

bymeasuringthesoundenergyof mining activities as theyhappenandrespondaccordingly.

“Following commissioning,noise-monitoring data willbe fedback toMountThorleyWarkworthoperational staff inrealtime.Noisealarmswillbeestablishedtoalerttheoperation

ofelevatednoiselevels,whichwillberespondedtointhesamewayasforourexistingnoise-monitoringnetwork,includingrelocatingequipmentand,insomecases,shuttingdownequipment.

“This initiativecomplementsothermeasuresappliedatCoal&Alliedoperationstobettermanage impactsonthecommunityincludingshutdownsandmachinerymodificationsliketheinstallationof‘quackers’thatoperateatalowerfrequency,reducingthelong-distanceaudibilityoftrucksreversing.”

CEOofAcousticResearchLabsKenWilliamssaid:“Thissystemisafirstofclassinenvironmentalnoisemonitoring,applyingadvancedmilitaryprocessingtechniquesinanewandinnovativeway.”

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Explosion-proof thermography cameraThe TC7000 fully radiometric, intrinsically safe handheld thermal imaging

camera is ATEX and IECEx certified for use in Zone 1 hazardous (explosive)

gas, dust and mining environments.

The thermal imaging camera can measure temperatures up to 600°C and

reference each individually stored image to an RFID tag using its onboard

RFID scanner. Other features include: lightweight (under 1.4 kg), full colour

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Ofalltheoccupationalexposures,respiratory inhalationposesoneofthemostdangerousand insidiousthreats to workers and their employers. The nature of some dusts (with a very small particle size) orfumes (that are non-visible and odourless) means these hazardous substances and toxins can remainundetected and can have disastrous acute or long-term consequences to workers’ respiratory health.

Thorough assessment of the level of exposure to con-taminants in the workplace and the type of workingenvironment (heat, confined, mobility, existing PPE) is acritical part of any respiratory protection program. This

work requires willingness in the business to invest in accessinga deep body of expertise and knowledge to implement the rightrespiratory protection program.

Furthermore, many employees in heavy industry are workingover long periods of time where they are required to carry arange of equipment and PPE during high-exertion activity in hotconditions. In thesecircumstances, even knowing the risks, thereis a natural desire for workers to avoid cumbersome or uncom-fortable face masks and seek relief by removing or constantlyadjusting their masks. Where respiratory protection is concerned,a business’s commitment to workplace safety can be tested inthese circumstances.

One of Australia’s largest building and construction materialssuppliersrecentlyexploredalternativerespiratorsthatwouldbeableto maintain a high level of protection and be comfortable for its

employeestowear.Thecompany’shardrockquarrieshavesomeworkers who confront dust hazards daily during working shifts.

Negativepressuremaskswerebeingwornbytheirstafftoprotectthemduringtheproductionandmaintenancephases;however,thesite HSE advisor was looking for a respirator that eliminated theconcernsassociatedwiththeuseofavailabledisposablerespirators.These concerns included the potential that staff may not replacethe disposables as often as they should when the filters becamedirtyand,inothercases,thedisposablerespiratorsmaybethrownawaybefore they needed to be. This could significantly add to thecostofthesite’sPPE.Thedisposablerespiratorsalsoreliedheavilyon the wearer correctly fitting the mask, with subsequent reportsfrom quarry staff that the mask could be tight and uncomfortable,which often contributed to safety glasses fogging up.

The company conducted an extensive search and review ofavailable respiratory protection products on the market with theassistanceof itsnationalsafetysupplier,ProtectorAlsafe.Protec-tor Alsafe’s experienced account managers presented a range ofrespiratory solutions to their client and the company’s NSW HSE


advisor. The HSE team noted the traditional full-face powered airpurifying respirators (PAPR) provided high levels of protection;however, they looked like space suits and were bulky and couldmake the workers feel claustrophobic.

Instead,thecompanydecidedontheAustralian-designedand-en-gineeredhalf-maskPAPRCleanSpace2byPAFtec,whichisclaimedto be Australia’s smallest powered respirator (less than 700 g).

Recipient of a prestigious Commercialisation Australia grantand International Design Award, the respirator has an intelligentsoftware system that delivers clean fresh air and is breath-responsive. “The system adjusts the mask pressure and airflowto match that needed by the wearer regardless of how hard theyareworking.It’saremarkablycomfortablemask,”explainsDrAlexBirrell, PAFtec’s CEO.

After extensive trials of the CleanSpace2 positive air (PAPR)respirators, the company’s hard rock quarries discovered that thestaffpreferredtowearCleanSpace2overthetraditionaldisposabledust masks that had been in use on-site for many years.

Thestaffsaidthattheunitfeltmorecomfortableandwaseasytouseandsimpletomaintain,whichmeantthatforthemanagementteam,itwaseasiertoimplementandsupporttheuseofrespiratorsin linewith thesite’smandatoryPPErequirements.Thetrial alsohighlighted additional benefits from using CleanSpace2, includingeliminatingtheissueofthesafetyglassesfoggingup.Staffreportedthattheywereabletoperformtheirdailytaskswithgreatereaseasaresultofthefreshairflowacrosstheirmouth,noseandface.

Fromasafetyperspective,withapositiveairpressurerespira-tor, the facepieceseal (on thepowered respirator) is lesscriticaltoprotectionthananegativepressuremask,suchasadisposablerespirator. Firstly, if the seal is broken, the system compensatesby increasingairflowandpushingairoutof themask (preventingrisk of contaminants leaking into the wearer’s breathing zone).This ensures that if the facepiece seal is broken by bumping oraccidentalcontactwiththewearer’sarmorhand,thenthewearerhas less potential exposure to airborne contaminants.

With a positive pressure respirator, there is significantly lessriskofairbornecontaminantsbreachingthemaskandthewearerinhaling contaminants even during inadvertent mask movement,such as when the wearer adjusts the mask or speaks.

An additional safety benefit of the CleanSpace2 system is thefilter blockage detection system that alerts the wearer to replacethe filter when the system detects a heavy particulate load. Thisassiststhestafftoensuretheyhaveadequatefilteringand italsosaves on the costs associated with unnecessary filter changes.

From an environmental perspective, the company says it feelsproud that it is reducing its waste generation with the re-usableunits. “We were surprised and pleased that when we projectedout the cost of CleanSpace2 compared to use of our disposablerespiratorstherewasasignificantreductioninourlong-termcostsonrespiratorswhenweswitchedtoCleanSpace2.Everyemployeeatourtrialsitenowhastheirownbatterycharger,filterpackandmask,” said the company’s OHS site manager.

Tosavecostsevenfurther,thecompanyfoundthattheCleanS-pace2 respirator unit with its removable silicone masks can besharedbetweenstaffmembers.By issuingeachpersonwiththeirown correctly sized facepieces, the powered unit being a closedcircuit design means that the exhaled air will not travel into thepowered section of the respirator unit. The air is exhaled outthrough the exhalationvalve, thus preventing the potential for thetransfer of communicable pathogens between staff.

“Similarly, the masks, being soft silicone, are modelled on themedical industryandhavebeendesignedtobehygienicandeas-ilycleaned (even inthedishwasher, ifnecessary)betweenshifts,maintaining a clean and fresh space for staff to breath,” saysPAFtec Global Head of Sales Jon Imms.

Since the initial trial, the company’s other Australian siteshave witnessed the benefits and have sought to introduce, withthe support ofProtectorAlsafe training andsafetypersonnel, theCleanSpace2 half-mask powered respirator to their respiratoryprotection programs.

Thecompany isnowlooking into implementingthewidespreaduseof theCleanSpace2powered respirator atmanyof itsquarrysitesasareplacementfordisposablerespiratorsacrosstheregion.

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Fire protection solution at Nepean Hospital

Wormaldhas installedacomprehensivefireprotectionsolutionatthenewsurgicalwingofNepeanHospitalinPenrith,NewSouthWales.

The520-bedteachinghospitalopenedthenewwing,knownastheEastBlock,in2012.Itfeaturessixoperatingtheatres,anAmbulatoryProceduresCentreandtwo30-bedsurgicalwards.Thefireprotectionsolution provided by Wormald includesa comprehensive fire detection systemincorporatinganaudiblewarningsystemandfirefancontrols.

WormaldinstalledaVigilantMX4428fire alarm system, which is networkedwiththemainpanelandfloorplanColourGraphicssystem inthehospital’sNorthBlock. The system provides a highlysensitive and rapid response to firetogether with a low false alarm rate toensure minimal disruption to hospitaloperations.

Wormald also supplied and installed approximately 1500detectors, manual call points and door holders throughout thehospital’s East Block, chapel and intensive care unit (ICU). Asmokecontrolsystem,incorporatingadedicatedfirefancontrolpanel,wasinstalledtomanagethefanswhichformapartofthebuilding’sheating,ventilationandair-conditioningsystem.ThefirefancontrolpanelisinterfacedwiththeMX4428firealarmsystemandoperatesautomaticallyin‘firemode’intheeventofageneralfirealarmandprovidesmanualcontrolofthesmokecontrolsystemtoemergencyservices.

Amodernevacuationsystemwasalso installed inthe formofaVigilantQE90EmergencyWarningandIntercommunicationSystem (EWIS). The EWIS features a flexible alarm andvoice

warningsystem,withspeakersmountedthroughoutthebuilding.Adedicatedemergencytelephonenetworkisprovidedtoensurethehospital’sfirewardensandemergencyservicespersonnelcancontrolrapidevacuation.

Wormald Project Manager Therese Rankin said, “The fireprotection and evacuation systems installed at Nepean’s newsurgicalwingofferahighlevelofprotectionforhospitalstaffandpatients.Theirflexiblenaturemeansthesystemscanbeeasilyreconfigured if new buildings are added or existing buildingschangefunction.”

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Prediction and protection system for hydroelectric turbinesEmerson Process Management has introduced an integrated diagnostics prediction and protection system for hydroelectric

turbines that gives early warning of developing turbine problems, helping to reduce maintenance costs and improve safety.

The system provides real-time monitoring to improve reliability for all major types of hydro turbines. The predictive di-

agnostics help maximise availability and reduce maintenance costs, and the protection system helps hydro power plants

avoid catastrophic failure and comply with safety, health and environment regulations.

Building on its experience in effective predictive monitoring technologies for steam and gas turbines, Emerson developed

low-frequency sensors with built-in signal filtering and conditioning for use with its CSI 6500 Machinery Health Monitor. By

accurately monitoring measurements such as vibration, temperature and eccentricity, the CSI 6500 captures meaningful data

for every aspect of hydro machinery operation.

The CSI 6500 and machinery health sensors provide continuous monitor-

ing on hydro turbines and give instant notification of vibration alerts. When a

preset trip level is exceeded, the protection system shuts down the turbine

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turbines such as cavitations or rotor imbalance and plan repairs before the

protection system is ever engaged.

For facilities that require additional protection parameters, the CSI 6300

SIS Digital Overspeed Protection system protects equipment and personnel

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MANAGEMENTPRACTICESMAYBETESTEDUNDERNEWANTI-BULLYINGPROVISIONSHall&WilcoxEmploymentandWorkplaceHealth&SafetySpecialCounselJessicaFletchersaidthatthenewprovisions,whichextendthejurisdictionoftheFairWorkCommission(FWC)todealwithcomplaintsof bullying, may also present an opportunity for employees to frustrate legitimate management actionsinstigated by an employer.

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However,FletchersaidtheFWCwouldnotjustbepayinggreaterattention to how employers dealt with their employees.

“The FWC will have new powers to deal with complaints ofbullying from all people working for a business, since the term‘worker’ will soon include volunteers, trainees, contractors andsubcontractors and their employees.

“So it’s likely that the already increased number of bullyingclaimswillsurgewhenthenewprovisionstakeeffect,particularlybecause of the broader coverage of these provisions,” she said.

Of thosecomplaints receivedbythecommission,Fletchersaidsomewouldbedeemed ‘reasonablemanagementaction’,which isanexceptiontothedefinitionofbullyingunderthenewprovisions.

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Fletcher also confirmed that the commencement of the newprovisions would coincide with the release of two new guideson workplace bullying issued by Safe Work Australia.

“Theseguidesaregoingtobeusefultoolstohelpemployersreview and audit their existing practices, and to formulate abest-practiceapproachtopreventingandrespondingtobullying.

“While not legally enforceable, the guides will form part ofthe evidence matrix in work health and safety prosecutions,andarelikelytobeusedinFWCbullyingclaimstodemonstratewhat the employer ought to have known about how to preventand respond to bullying in the workplace.

“The guides will be the base from which the employer’s ac-tions (or inaction) will be assessed,” she said.

“These are a few things organisations should be doing nowtoensuretheirorganisationisreadyforthenewprovisionsandtominimisetheriskthatthenextroundofperformancereviewsresults in a bullying claim in the FWC:1. Review the organisation’s existing policies against the new

workplace bullying provisions to ensure the changes arereflected. This includes creating new policies that definethe term ‘bullying’ and outlining what actions need to be

taken if it is identified in the workplace. This will helpdemonstrate the organisation’s preparedness to proactivelydeal with complaints of bullying should an employee bringa claim in the FWC.

2. Conductworkplacebehaviourtraining formanagersandem-ployees,concentratingontheorganisation’scodeofconduct/charter and the revised provisions.

3. Conduct training for managers on ‘performance manage-ment’ - what it is, and when and how to do it to ensure it’sconsistent with the organisation’s revised policies.”Fletcherrecommendedthatorganisationstakethesechanges

seriouslyandactnowtoensurethey’re ready forthenewpro-visions which commenced 1 January.

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Mobile machinery used in the construction industry can present a significant hazard to people, plantand equipment. One of the reasons for this is that operators of such machinery can have a restrictedview when reversing. To assist the operators when reversing in close proximity to people or plant, anarray of risk-orientated controls, ranging from cameras, proximity devices and beepers, has been usedwith mixed success.

Understanding the need for continuous improvement,Thiess recently worked with Queensland companySurveillanceGuardCo to trial anAustralian-invented,aftermarket, automatic braking system on its fleet of

light commercialvehiclesand trucksused in thecivil construc-tion/mining environment.

Called Reverse Alert, the technology was originally designedas a child-safety initiative and has been trialled on more than60 vehicles, including passenger vehicles, vans, taxis and roadtransportation trucks. The system comprises reversing camera,sensors and an automatic braking technology that automaticallyappliesthebrakeswhentherearsensorsdetectaperson/object.

Ultrasonicsensorsare fittedtothe rearof thevehicle.Whenreversing, if these sensors detect an object at 1.6 m a signal

is then sent to a solenoid located at the front of the vehicle.The solenoid is attached to a flexible cable attached to a uni-versalbrakepedalclampthat is fittedonthebrakepedal.Whenactivated, the solenoid ‘pulls’ the brake pedal and the vehicleautomatically stops.

Astheproductwasnotoriginallydesignedwiththe intentionofbeingaWHSinitiative,theThiesstrialwasusedtodeterminewhetherthisapproachtoautomaticbrakingcouldbeconsideredsuitableforreducingrisksforconditionsandvehiclesusedwithinindustries such as the construction/mining industry.

ThefieldtrialwasconductedbyThiesspersonnelinQueens-land using light commercial vehicles and trucks under off-roadterrain conditions. Running for four months, the trial concludedwith thecollationofdata fromthe field reversingtests (revers-

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ing towardsahumancut-out) and theoperator’sverbal andwritten responses.

This feedback has resulted in some minor design modi-fications to make the technology suitable for this type ofapplication.Itwasdiscoveredthatvehiclesreversingonloosedirt surfacesmay requiremore timetostop.Nowwhenthesensors are installed, the user has the option to select theoptimum range for the conditions under which the vehiclewill be operated.For example, 1.6m is consideredoptimumundernormalroadconditions,whereasunderoff-roadcondi-tions a longer range of up to 2.5 m range may be required.

Due to the increased size of trucks used on the trial,blinds spots were identified as another issue that neededto be addressed. As a result, the number of recommendedsensors at the rear of the vehicle has been increased fromfour (which is considered suitable for use on a car) to arange between six and eight sensors for trucks (dependingon the size).

While the system already included certain override fea-tures that allow the driver to park and reverse on extremeangles, the override functionality has also undergone someimprovements to make it more user-friendly and easier touse under off-road conditions.

Overall,thetrialproducedpromisingresultswhichindicatethetechnologydoeshavepotentialintheconstruction/miningenvironments.AccordingtothegeneralmanagerofReverseAlertAustralia,AnthonyHoiberg, therehasbeensignificantinterest in the technology and the company is now movingforwardwiththeproductionoftechnologywhichisdesignedto suit industrial application.

Hoibergsaysthecompanyiscurrentlyinstallingthetech-nologyonPantechtrucks(roadtransportation)andtiptrucks,and work is also underway on a design to suit hydrostaticbraking vehicles such as forklifts and front-end loaders.

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EndeavourEnergylosesthirdcaseoverurinetestingforstaffNSWGovernment-ownedelectricitynetworkcompanyEndeavourEnergyhaslostathirdlegalattempt to force staff to undergo urine tests for drug and alcohol use in a legal battle thatwillhavemajorimplicationsforarangeofindustries,includingmining,transportandaviation.

The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) said the decision confirmed two previous court rul-ings, includingbythe fullbenchofFairWorkAustralia, that foundtheuseofurinetestwas“unjust and unreasonable” because it could detect drug use from days earlier, rather thanmore recent use that could lead to impairment at work.

Endeavour Energy launched the latest legal action in October last year, with the matterheard in the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in December. The company was attempting tovary the original decision, which required the use of oral testing, with urine-based testing.

ETUNSWdeputysecretaryNevilleBettssaidthedecision,handeddowninJanuary,high-lightedthattheroleofdrugandalcoholtesting intheworkplaceshouldbeabout identifyingpotential impairment, rather thandiscipliningstaff forprivate actions taken in their own time.

“Thisisthethirdtimethecourtshaveruledinfavourof the ETU on this issue, despite Endeavour Energyspending hundreds of thousands of dollars in an at-tempttoforceurinetestingontheirstaff,”Bettssaid.

“Inthis latestcasetheyattemptedtousea licens-ingtechnicalitytooverturnthepreviousdecisionsandbring in their preferred urine-testing model.

“Thismostrecentdecisionabsolutelycementsthislegalprecedentthathaswide-rangingramificationsnotonly for the electricity sector, but for every industrythatcarriesoutdrugandalcoholtesting, inparticularmining, aviation, transport and emergency services.”

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RevisedmodelWorkHealthandSafetyRegulationsnowavailableTechnicalamendmentshavebeenmadetothemodelWorkHealthandSafety(WHS)Regula-tions 2011. A revised version of the model WHS Regulations, dated 9 January 2014, is nowavailable from the Safe Work Australia website.

Therevisedversionincorporatestechnicalamendmentsmadetocorrectinadvertenterrors,clarifypolicyintentandaddressworkabilityissues.Theserevisionsapplymainlytohigh-riskwork, diving work, plant, asbestos and major hazard facilities. A summary document of thekey technical amendments has also been made available.

It is important to note that these amendments do not automatically apply. Each partici-pating jurisdictionmakes theamendments through their own law-makingprocessesand thetime frames for this will vary. Check details about implementation with your work healthand safety regulator.

For more information, visit www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/about/publications/pages/model-whs-regulations.

The recent announcement by Victorian

Premier Denis Napthine about his plans

to implement comprehensive drug

and alcohol screening measures as a

condition of tendering for government

construction contracts has sparked fur-

ther discussion on the topic of random

testing in the workplace. While reports

are varied on the percentage of those

working under the influence of drugs

in the construction industry, Napthine

argues that illicit drug use represents

a real and serious risk to safety and

therefore should be managed.

In Australia, most of us at some time

have undergone an alcohol or drug

roadside breath test while driving a car,

so why should workplaces that require

workers to operate safety-critical equip-

ment be any different? Phillip Collins

from the Australian Drug Foundation

provides four basic components central

to any effective workplace alcohol and

drug program and discusses this issue

further in the article on page 14.

Also in this issue, Gordon Cadzow from

the Working at Height Association talks

about the association’s recent efforts to

ensure the height safety of those tasked

with ‘facility management’ operations

when the building is in use - accessing

and servicing roof-mounted equipment

and maintaining building windows and

facades.

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Managing asthma in the workplaceForthoseworking inthemining,manufacturingandfoodandbeverage industries,employeehealthiscrucialtosafetyandproductivityintheworkplace.Intheseoc-cupations,theworkenvironmentcanresult in ‘occupationalasthma’. Inparticular,airqualitycanbeproblematicand is justoneofthetriggers foranasthmaattack- which can happen at any time.

Asthma affects one in 10 Australians and is a condition of the airways.Thenature of mining, for example, carries hazards like mine dust, diesel fumes andchemicals that can trigger asthma attacks. Adults in coalmining industries havebeenfoundtohavehigherratesofasthmaandrespiratorysymptomsduetotheseair pollutants and particle material.

However,itisalsoimportantthatpeopleunderstandthattheenvironmentisnotthe only cause of asthma-related problems. Asthma patients and their employersshould focusonbest-practiceasthmaself-management and implement anasthmaactionplantobettermanageasthmasymptomsandreducetheseverityofanattack.

“Whilemanypeoplehavetheirasthmaundercontrol,therearestillmanyothersthat do not and may think that they do. This is a wake-up call to people whosework is impactedbyasthma,aswell as theiremployers,”saidMarkBrooke,CEO,Asthma Australia.

AnewreportbyAsthmaAustralia,titled‘Live, Love, Play’,studied1060respond-entswithpoorasthmacontrol. Ithighlightedthat56%ofpeoplewithuncontrolledasthmainpaidemploymenttakeasthma-relatedtimeoffworkatleastonceayear,and almost one in five (18%) take time off every two months or more .

“The latest research shows that although people may believe that they arecontrolling their asthma, in reality, symptoms can get in the way of Australianworkerscompletingtasksandcan impactontheircareerprospects,”saidBrooke.

“This isalsoaproblemforoureconomicproductivity,withnearlyone inthreepeople with asthma working below their best levels.”

The report also revealed the effects that uncontrolled asthma can have onabsenteeism and career progression, as well as lost productivity and skills in theworkplace.

With more than half of Australians who have uncontrolled asthma taking timeoffworkeachyearbecauseoftheirsymptoms, it isnosurprisethatmanypeopleacknowledge that asthma has affected their career or work performance.

“It’simportantforthosewithasthmatofeelcomfortablewhenhavingaconver-sationwiththeiremployerandcolleaguesabouttheirasthma.AskingaGP‘CouldIdobetterwithmyasthma?’andensuringtheyhaveatreatmentplanwiththerightmedication can give all asthma patients more confidence at work,” said Brooke.

Asthma Australia works directly with industrial organisations to develop com-municationandriskmanagementplans.Thesehelptoraiseawarenessoftheissuespeople with asthma face in workplaces and within the community.

TofindoutmoreaboutAsthmaAustralia’sfreeAsthmaAssistserviceandAsthmaFirstAidtrainingforyourworkplacecall1800ASTHMAorvisitasthmaaustralia.org.au.

Mark Brooke was appointed CEO of Asthma Australia in April 2013. He has a comprehensive understanding of workforce development strategies and organisation reform. Asthma Australia is the recognised national community voice of Australians with asthma and linked conditions and their carers. Its vision is to free the community of asthma with a mission of working together to help people breathe better. Asthma Australia works to provide asthma infor-mation, training and advocacy in the community and to promote research.Asthma Australiahttp://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au

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