Safety on the subway
03 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Trelleborg Sealing SolutionsFires in underground train tunnels can be catastrophic because the heat and smoke have nowhere to escape. A new coating for suspension components may help buy the crucial few minutes necessary for the train to get to the safety of the next station.
Supervision of apprentices in the construction industry
29 May, 2013The ACT Work Safety Commissioner has released two new Guidance Notes by WorkSafe ACT on supervision of apprentices in the ACT’s construction industry.
Waterproof fabric drains sweat
27 May, 2013Waterproof fabrics that whisk away sweat could be the latest application of microfluidic technology developed by bioengineers at the University of California, Davis.
Anabolic steroids may affect future mental health
27 May, 2013There is a link between the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes that researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Rodents may cause reputational risk for businesses this winter
23 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Rentokil Pest ControlFollowing our first cold snap, pest control expert Rentokil urges business owners to be vigilant of rodent infestations to prevent reputation backlash and physical damage to their business.
Is sitting the new smoking?
21 May, 2013A new survey shows nine out of 10 Australians think the most significant cause of obesity is too much time sitting down and not exercising.
Warning to check high risk work licences after fakes arrive in WA
20 May, 2013WorkSafe has issued a warning to check workers’ high risk work licences after fake licences issued in New South Wales turned up in WA.
Invisible pattern can put a stop to counterfeit fabrics
16 May, 2013Chalmers University of Technology researcher Christian Müller has produced a thread with unique optical properties which can be used to create invisible patterns in fabrics that are only visible under polarised light. From a long-term perspective, Christian Müller’s discovery could also be used to manufacture ‘smart textiles’, such as clothing that changes colours based on electrical charge.
Courageous fallen firefighters remembered
10 May, 2013Emergency Services Minister Joe Francis today paid tribute to the courage and commitment of Western Australia’s firefighters while marking International Firefighters’ Day at a memorial service in Kings Park.
Dust: a cause for concern in many environments
09 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaThe risk to human health can be severe in situations where dust is poorly controlled. Choosing an effective dust suppression solution is an effective way to mitigate the problem.
Managing fatigue risk through sleep
09 May, 2013The management of fatigue risk is a priority for safety managers across many industries. Jim Huemmer of Shiftwork Solutions looks at how sleep is a key contributor.
Pilz/TÜV NORD Certified Machinery Safety Expert training course
08 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPA collaboration between two international leaders in their respective fields, Pilz and TÜV NORD, the Certified Machinery Safety Expert training (CMSE) course is targeted at professionals who require a thorough understanding of the safety life cycle and who actively lead, coordinate and review the more complex and demanding activities in machinery safety.
Brady opens its new facility in Greystanes
02 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Brady Australia Pty LtdLast week (Wednesday 24 April 2013), Brady Australia officially opened its new purpose-built facility in Greystanes, NSW. At the event, Seton (a Brady business) had the pleasure of presenting a $10,000 cheque to The Salvation Army for the Salvos’ Youth Support Network.
Safe Work Australia Award winners announced
30 April, 2013The winners of the 8th annual Safe Work Australia Awards were announced last night by Safe Work Australia Chair Ann Sherry AO.
Statement on Swanston St wall collapse
30 April, 2013WorkSafe is continuing to investigate the collapse of the wall which killed three people at a construction site in Swanston St, Carlton, on 28 March 2013.
