Health & Safety

Take machine safety seriously
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Process automation firm Festo’s safety concept covers not only motors and controllers but axis mechanics.
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Safety fit for all
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
Noting that every dollar spent on safety sends $4 to $6 to the bottom line, a report by 3M recommends that companies invest in risk evaluations to identify on-site hazards, and put the best processes...
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Taking action for machinery safety
Wednesday, 04 July 2012
The Department of Labour recorded 26 fatalities in the manufacturing sector between 2005 and 2010. Editor Stefan Richter asked Tony Catterson, Pilz Safe Automation’s NZ Manager, where these alarming...
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Electrical machine safety
Wednesday, 04 July 2012
Those who design new machinery or make electrical/control systems modifications to existing machine need to be aware of changes that have occurred with the Machinery Directive and standards that...
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Smart robotic layer picker lifts safety, quality and productivity
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
An integrated robotic layer picking solution has transformed workplace safety and significantly improved the quality and productivity of mixed pallet assembly at Nestlé Australia’s national...
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Contractor prequalification service
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
CPNZ Ltd and its foundation clients have released the CPNZ (Contractor Prequalification New Zealand) pan industry contractor health and safety prequalification service. This fully outsourced, pan-...
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Chic, comfortable and secure
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Eye injuries are a major issue in the trade industry’s overall injury rate, and most workplace eye injuries occur through inadequate or inappropriate eye protection. The new, improved range of...
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