Industry News
Scientists study how noise bursts affect concentration
Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have studied how mid-level noise bursts lasting less than a second affect the concentration of arithmetic-solving on test subjects. The researchers noticed a slight general trend towards lower performance when louder noises were played and also identified sound level ranges that caused participants to report significant levels of annoyance. [ + ]
Company fined over crush incident
WorkSafe Victoria’s campaign against dangerous machines continues with an East Geelong company fined $55,000 after a worker was dragged hip deep into a machine, causing serious pelvic and ankle injuries. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia Week starts today
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, encourages workplaces and workers across Australia to raise awareness of work health and safety during national Safe Work Australia Week. [ + ]
Steel manufacturer celebrates safety milestone
On the cusp of National Safe Work Australia Week, Australian manufacturer Fielders is proud to celebrate a milestone achievement by officially reaching one year with a zero loss time injury frequency rate, despite the manufacturing industry recording nearly double the incident rate compared with other industries in Australia. [ + ]
Mentor program to improve safety
Large and small businesses from throughout Sydney and the Illawarra have come together to improve safety and productivity as part of the WorkCover Mentor Program. [ + ]
Nederman acquires US industrial air filtration group
Nederman is strengthening its position in industrial air filtration by acquiring US group Environmental Filtration Technologies (EFT). [ + ]
Geelong company fined after pub death
A Geelong company has been convicted and fined $80,000 following the death of a worker who was overcome by carbon dioxide gas in the cellar of a Birregurra hotel. [ + ]
Guide to the Work Health and Safety Act
Safe Work Australia has released a Work Health and Safety Act guide. [ + ]
Bike safety popular at business awards
A bicycle business that has helped train riders to travel safely has taken out a top prize at the City of Sydney Business Awards. [ + ]
Company fined after fall leaves worker in wheelchair
A building company has been fined $60,000 for an incident which left a worker a paraplegic. [ + ]
Time to comment on MSAC’s strategic actions extended
The closing date for commenting on the NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council’s strategic actions has been extended. [ + ]
Road safety standard could help save lives
ISO has published a management system standard for road traffic safety. [ + ]
World Mental Health Day focuses on depression
This year’s World Mental Health Day focuses on depression, one of the most widespread mental health conditions. [ + ]
Workplace fatality in Kapunda
SafeWork SA is investigating a workplace fatality that occurred at J T Johnson and Sons Pty Ltd at Kapunda. [ + ]
Fair Work educational visits for CBD employers
The Fair Work Ombudsman will make educational visits to Sydney CBD businesses. [ + ]