Endeavour Energy loses third case over urine testing for staff
21 January, 2014NSW Government-owned electricity network company Endeavour Energy has lost a third legal attempt to force staff to undergo urine tests for drug and alcohol use in a legal battle that will have major implications for a range of industries, including mining, transport and aviation.
Mayo Hardware SafeSite program
09 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Mayo Hardware AustraliaThe SafeSite program includes site assessments and lockout/tagout workshops involving all key stakeholders, Master Lock safety padlocks and lockout accessories, custom key systems, lockout/tagout procedure review and development, a broad range of plant identification solutions and ongoing 'health checks' post lockout/tagout implementation.
3.6 million Australian workers exposed to carcinogens
06 January, 2014Australian researchers have found that a staggering 40% of workers are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their current jobs, with men at higher risk than women.
Safety alert - tyre exploded during inflation
17 December, 2013According to a report from NSW Trade & Investment, a tyre on an underground development jumbo exploded shortly after being topped up with compressed nitrogen in a surface workshop, injuring one person.
7 tips to help employees stay safe at work this summer
17 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalSAI Global partners with local and overseas manufacturers to ensure sun- and heat-safe products comply with Australian and international quality and safety standards. Richard Donarski, team leader health and safety, product services at SAI Global, provides his top tips for outdoors workers to stay safe this summer.
Dust from dairies not likely to pose hazard to nearby communities
16 December, 2013 by Ann PerryStudies by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicate the dust stirred up by wind and restless cattle at dairies does contain bacteria, fungi and small bacterial remnants such as endotoxins. But these potentially problematic particles are not found at high levels far beyond the barnyard.
Yokogawa receives top health and safety accreditation
13 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty LtdYokogawa Australia has become one of only two industrial automation and control companies operating in Australia to achieve certification in the soon-to-be-recognised international occupational health and safety management system standard, the OHSAS 18001:2007.
Management practices may be tested under new anti-bullying provisions
12 December, 2013A senior employment and workplace health and safety lawyer warns employers to revisit their performance management practices, which she predicts will be put under increased scrutiny once the new anti-bullying provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 take effect on 1 January 2014.
Bullying awareness in the workplace
10 December, 2013A survey conducted by WorkPro has indicated that awareness of bullying and discrimination in the workplace has improved ahead of a significant change in government regulation covering the issue.
Busting the mood for food
10 December, 2013Researchers at Microsoft have released a report on the development of a 'smart bra' with embedded sensors that capture heart rate and respiration as well as skin activity and movement to detect a woman's stress levels. Designed as a method to combat emotional overeating, the data from the bra is processed and a warning message can be sent to a mobile phone application if the risk of overeating is detected.
Coal industry takes innovative approach to risk management
09 December, 2013An interactive, online risk management system developed by mining industry professionals for the mining industry is gaining traction across coalmines in Australia and overseas.
Airport Link comes first for safety
09 December, 2013Airport Link has won the 2013 Consult Australia Award for Excellence in Safety in Design, to round-off the project's award-winning year.
Research into factors that contribute to severe road accidents
09 December, 2013New research just published in the International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion details how trucks account for 8% of US highway traffic, yet are involved in 11% of fatal road crashes.
Take care at end-of-year celebrations
09 December, 2013WorkCover NSW is reminding businesses and workers in the region of the need to ensure the safety of themselves and their colleagues when attending work celebrations.
Darwin welcomes a one-stop shop for all things safety
09 December, 2013Safety in Action Darwin is being held from 19-20 March at The Darwin Convention Centre.
