Industry News
2014 APCOA Public Safety Awards winners
The 2014 APCO Australasia Public Safety Award winners were announced at the APCO Australasia Gala Dinner on 30 April at Crown Palladium. The awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of public safety professionals. [ + ]
Breathing easier - Asthma Foundation aims to cut the cost of asthma meds
Asthma Foundation NSW on behalf of Asthma Australia, and in partnership with UNSW Australia, Woolcock Institute, George Institute and NPS Medicine Wise, has secured a National Health and Medical Research (NHMRC) Partnership Grant to explore how to cut the cost of asthma medication to consumers and what the impact of reduced costs will be. [ + ]
Paramedics' injury rates around twice as high as police, warranting detailed studies and interventions
Paramedics have one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia but detailed studies and interventions could begin to reduce those risks, according to CQUniversity's Professor Brian Maguire. [ + ]
International experts to discuss ways of reducing hearing loss risks
Today, international hearing experts at the XXXII World Congress of Audiology in Brisbane will discuss ways to offset a predicted increase in noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus through increasing recreational and occupational noise exposure. [ + ]
UTS joins international design challenge to fight ATM card skimming
Minimising the risk of personal information being stolen at ATMs is at the centre of an international crime prevention collaboration. [ + ]
Water industry safety award presented to Gosford City Council
Gosford City Council is the winner of this year's Water Industry Safety Excellence Award at the Australian Water Association 2014 National Awards for water excellence. [ + ]
Farming fatalities spark safety call
WorkCover NSW is appealing to the farming and agriculture industry to make safety a priority after three fatalities in a recent two-week period during 20 March-2 April. [ + ]
2014 Comcare National Conference - registrations now open
The three-day Comcare National Conference is returning to Melbourne in 2014 and is now open for registration. [ + ]
Security at the NYC marathon
With marathon security being a top concern in the wake of the Boston Marathon incident, the New York City Marathon (NYRR) wanted to implement additional safety measures. [ + ]
Inquiry into natural disaster funding a positive step for a safer Australia
The Australian Business Roundtable for Disaster Resilience & Safer Communities has welcomed the announcement of terms of reference for a Productivity Commission Inquiry into Natural Disaster Funding Arrangements. [ + ]
Trans-Tasman firefighters race to the top
Winners of this year's Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games stair race. [ + ]
Fewer Victorians are injured at work
The Victorian WorkCover Authority's (VWA) half-yearly results reveal that fewer Victorians are injured at work, more workers are returning to work after injury and the Victorian scheme continues to be financially sustainable. [ + ]
Extractives Industry Advisory Group appointed in New Zealand
A highly experienced group of extractives industry experts has been appointed to provide advice to the WorkSafe New Zealand Board on the implementation of the new regulatory framework for mining and tunnelling. [ + ]
Industry report explores the transformation of service delivery
Trimble has announced the release of its latest field service industry report. Titled ‘Transforming Service Delivery: An Insight Report’, the report investigates the most pressing issues affecting field service organisations and provides insight into how to transform operations, from measuring service performance and delivering excellent customer service to handling change management and turning data into information. [ + ]
Investigation into mine incident
NSW Trade & Investment Mine Safety has published an investigation information release into an incident at Bengalla mine in November 2013 when a dozer slid into an unmarked test hole. [ + ]