Industry News
UQ invention set to revolutionise unmanned vehicle surveillance
Surf lifesavers, police, firefighters and rescue workers across Australia and around the world could benefit from new unmanned surveillance technology developed in Brisbane, after the signing of an agreement today. [ + ]
Safety communication book
A book titled Transform Your Safety Communication: How to Create Targeted and Inspiring Safety Messages for a Productive Workplace has been published. [ + ]
New revelations regarding failed life-saving falls equipment after last night's ABC 7.30 program
In the wake of last night's ABC 7.30 program on falls from height, the Working At Heights Association has a warning: “If you’re counting on a harness attached to an anchor system to save your life when you fall from a roof, you need to know that many roof anchors don’t meet the most basic safety standards.” [ + ]
New psychoactive drugs: no easy answer
New Zealand's new synthetic drug legislation raises as many questions as it answers, but deserves close observation in Australia, according to a new report released today. [ + ]
Saving Perth for the fourth time
Safety in Action Perth, being held 11 and 12 June at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, will mark Safety in Action's fourth time in Perth and will feature a range of the latest safety-related products and services from across Australia. [ + ]
Guidance note on traffic management from WorkSafe ACT
WorkSafe ACT has issued a new Guidance Note (No. 120) on temporary traffic management when working on or near public roads. [ + ]
Lower back pain responsible for a third of work-related disability
Lower back pain linked to workplace factors accounts for a third of all work-related disability worldwide, according to research led by the University of Sydney and conducted by an international team of researchers. [ + ]
Digital communications platform helps workers connect without limits
Motorola Solutions, Inc has announced the launch of MOTOTRBO Anywhere, an enterprise-grade communication platform that allows for seamless voice communication between digital two-way radios and smartphones. [ + ]
Safety alert - fluid injection from high-pressure water cleaner
A safety alert has been issued by the NSW Trade & Investment department in regards to a fluid-injection injury from a water jetter. [ + ]
Book to help you bounce back from back pain
The Back Pain Personal Health Plan - Bounce Back Edition is written by two physiotherapists who have extensive experience in the area of back pain - Trish Wisbey-Roth and Nick Sinfield. [ + ]
Alliance to improve workplace safety
Medical device company dorsaVi has announced an alliance with insurance company Allianz to recommend the use of its ViSafe product in Australian workplaces. [ + ]
Partnership to improve water safety gear
SAI Global has announced it is partnering with Surf Life Saving Australia to develop what is claimed to be the world’s first specification/standard for low-buoyancy water safety gear, beginning with life jackets. [ + ]
Asbestos report highlights danger to women
Women are likely to form a significant proportion of the 'third wave' of people with asbestos-related diseases, according to the findings of a new research report 'The Asbestos Narratives', released last week (Thursday 20 March). [ + ]
Scott Safety supports firefighters in trans-Tasman stair race
Scott Safety, a supplier of emergency equipment to firefighters and other emergency personnel, will be supporting Aussie and Kiwi firefighters as a gold sponsor of the Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games stair race in Melbourne next month (Monday 21 April). [ + ]
Biggest people-risk challenges facing organisations
A recent survey of Australian workers compensation professionals has found that the ageing workforce and musculoskeletal issues represent the biggest challenges facing organisations. [ + ]