Workplace Equipment Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Business calls for parties to improve Australia’s competitiveness 5/12/2016

The priority for parties in this federal election must be to get Australia back into the top ten most globally competitive countries over the next ten years, the Australian Chamber ...

Things to Consider When Buying Drilling Equipment for a Mining Site 5/5/2016

Well, there are obviously plenty of things to consider, far too many to cover in a single article. We can simply give you some general advice and information to help narrow down your ...

Govt budget fails to deliver for manufacturing workers: AMWU 5/5/2016

The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) has slammed the Turnbull Government after it failed to deliver for manufacturing workers and young people desperately seeking secure ...

How to buy the right battery for your forklift 4/28/2016

Electric forklifts versus petrol/diesel forklifts? When it comes to creating a safe and environmentally-friendly workplace, there’s no contest.

Govt reviews key health issues for coal miners 4/28/2016

A core group of coal mining medicos is to be developed as part of the government’s review into a key health issue for the state’s coal miners.

How to build great Quality Control (QC) into your organisation 4/21/2016

Quality: it's one of those overused words we apply to everything – homes, food, fabrics, cars, relationships; you name it, in some way we try to attach quality to it.

Positive long term outlook for resource and mining sector 4/21/2016

There is cause for optimism in the resource and mining sector with export values forecast to increase by 35 per cent by 2020-21, according to the Department of Industry, Innovation ...

Things to Look Out for When Buying Anti-Slip Products 4/14/2016

Basically the main things you want to look out for when buying anti-slip products is any product that stops you falling over.

Preventable electric shock incident in NSW incurs hefty safety fines 4/14/2016

A Granville bricklaying company and its director have been fined $90,000 after a worker almost died from electric shock on a Hammondville construction site in 2012, bringing total ...

Manufacturing surges in March: Australian PMI® 4/7/2016

The Australian manufacturing sector surged in March to its strongest level of expansion since April 2004.

Qld Carmichael mine approvals put thousands of new jobs step closer 4/3/2016

Thousands of new jobs in regional Queensland have come a major step closer with approval of the mining leases for the $21.7 billion Carmichael coal mine and rail project in the ...

How to get the most out of your metalworking apprentice 3/24/2016

Okay, so you’ve decided to hire an apprentice metalworker rather than a seasoned pro. Good for you!

Manufacturing confidence surges due to strong performance 3/24/2016

Australia's manufacturers have started the new year with a surge of confidence after a sharp jump in the March quarter across a range of measures of performance in the Australian ...

What is the future of engineering in Australia? 3/17/2016

Well, to be honest, the future of engineering in Australia is less about engineering itself and more about engineers.

Dubbo rare metals and rare earths mine an economic boon 3/17/2016

Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts, recently announced that a billion dollar project in the State's central west to mine rare metals and rare earths has ...

First Gorgon production in WA marks another major LNG milestone 3/10/2016

Australia has taken another significant step towards becoming the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) with first production from the massive Gorgon Project off ...

Things to Consider When Buying Scaffolding for Your Site 3/3/2016

Is scaffolding just a temporary working frame on the outside of a building? Or is a building itself, albeit with a short life span? The latter way of thinking is preferable if you ...

VIC construction activity continues to powers ahead 2/25/2016

Victoria’s construction industry continues to power ahead with the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing an 11 per cent increase in construction ...

$30 million to boost high value manufacturing in SA and Vic 2/4/2016

South Australia and Victoria’s manufacturing industry will receive a $30 million injection to support capital investment in high value manufacturing capability.

Strategic Noise Management Tips for Mining Sites 1/13/2016

Bulldozers, scrapers, trucks, excavators, draglines, conveyors, not to mention blasting; mines dig up more ways to assault our senses than most industries.

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