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How to safely remove, replace pneumatic tyres on forklifts  11/13/2012
How to safely remove, replace pneumatic tyres on forklifts
There has been a new focus within the materials handling industry of late regarding the danger of wheel removals and replacements on all forklifts with pneumatic tyres.
Use carbon tax to clean up coal pollution, researchers urge  9/16/2012
Use carbon tax to clean up coal pollution, researchers urge
Two of Australian's leading clean-up scientists have urged governments and policymakers to earmark a portion of the carbon tax to cleaning up the mess that may be left by the nation's ...
Ship engine exhaust emissions may threaten environment: researcher  9/10/2012
Ship engine exhaust emissions may threaten environment: researcher
Ship engine exhaust emissions make up more than a quarter of nitrogen oxide emissions generated in the Australian region according to a recently-published study by CSIRO and the ...
Mental stigma? Workers less likely to claim for psychological illness  8/26/2012
Mental stigma? Workers less likely to claim for psychological illness
Research has found workers are significantly less likely to claim GP visits for psychological illnesses on workers' compensation than they are for physical work-related injuries such ...
Researchers clear the way for affordable fog harvesting system  8/13/2012
Researchers clear the way for affordable fog harvesting system
A parched inland village in Peru has an innovative water resource thanks to a simple 'fog harvesting' system installed by two University of Sydney honours students.
How the carbon tax works  6/29/2012
How the carbon tax works
Carbon pricing is essentially about ensuring the economy can grow without emissions growing at the same time.
Why business needs to take the 'man' out of manual work  6/5/2012
Why business needs to take the 'man' out of manual work
The cost of workplace injuries is massive, but only simple, effective and money saving solutions can persuade industries to change, according to leading safety product providers ...
Rats map out the future of GPS technology  2/21/2012
Rats map out the future of GPS technology
Ditching satellites and complex, powerful computers and opting for camera technology inspired by small mammals may be the future of navigation systems.
Technology makes storing radioactive waste safer  11/2/2011
Technology makes storing radioactive waste safer
A solution to the problem of how to clean up radioactive waste-contaminated water has taken a leap forward, thanks to new research from Queensland scientists.
Autonomous robots taught to think like us  9/26/2011
Autonomous robots taught to think like us
A combination of two algorithms developed at MIT in the United States allows autonomous robots to execute tasks much more efficiently — and move more predictably.
Stretch hood wrapping offers packaging savings  9/26/2011
Stretch hood wrapping offers packaging savings
In today’s tough economic times, many companies are looking to make their business more efficient and save costs, and one place to start is with your packaging.
Rugged smart phones, the smart choice for industry  5/26/2011
Rugged smart phones, the smart choice for industry
The past four years has seen a dramatic growth in the use and availability of smart phones, and the handheld devices are now having a profound influence on the way many people do ...
Wind power generation saves environment, saves money  5/26/2011
Wind power generation saves environment, saves money
Although European countries have been quick to pick up wind power, Australia is a relative newcomer to the concept.
Remote controls boost workplace safety  2/10/2011
Remote controls boost workplace safety
Crane upgrading by heavy steel company Bradken Industrial – including state-of-the-art electronic and remote controls - is boosting workplace safety and efficiency at its Ipswich, ...
Crane company delivers for steel distributor  2/8/2011
Crane company delivers for steel distributor
Southern Steel, the largest privately owned steel distributor in Australia, is extending its long running relationship with Konecranes with the successful installation of seventeen ...
Innovations in building product waste disposal  11/9/2010
Innovations in building product waste disposal
Feature of the week: A study by the Monash Centre for Environmental Management found around 10% to 15% of paint bought by householders and trade painters remained unused at the end ...
The high price of work stress  10/11/2010
The high price of work stress
Excessive pressure at work is costing Australia's economy $730 million a year due to job-stress related depression, a University of Melbourne and VicHealth report has revealed.
Industry heads meet during political uncertainty  9/28/2010
Industry heads meet during political uncertainty
New talks, to discuss the changes in the planned Australian Mining Tax, will begin soon.
A silver alternative for plastics processor  9/14/2010
A silver alternative for plastics processor
Feature of the week: Three thousand years ago the Phoenicians stored their drinking water in silver vessels to delay the onset of spoilage.
Safety awareness in PPE clothing  8/31/2010
Safety awareness in PPE clothing
Feature of the week: More safety awareness in producing personal protection equipment (PPE) clothing is imperative if accidents are to be averted in sensitive voltage areas.
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