Wall-mounted breathalyser drives traffic management compliance
A wall-mounted breathalyser that uses facial recognition, SMS alerts and onsite sensor replacement has helped a traffic management provider drive compliance.
Can human–robot collaboration tackle manual handling challenges?
Australian engineers have trialled a human–robot collaboration system designed to make construction faster, safer and less physically demanding.
Shift workers see fatigue as inevitable, face 'soldier through' culture
A recent systemic review of 28 eligible studies involving 1519 participants explored shift workers' experiences of fatigue, healthy behaviours and sleep disturbance.
Could this VR headset hold the key to vocational recovery?
Launched in Orange last week, a new virtual reality tool is designed to help young people into work after mental ill-health — all from inside a VR headset.
These are the five sectors Victoria will target over the next year
Victoria has announced five sectors it will target over the next year, which account for almost 60% of work-related deaths and accepted workplace injury claims.
Leuze RSL 200 safety laser scanner
The RSL 200 is a compact device designed to reliably safeguard machines, systems, automated...
Cirlock GLB-9 Mini Group Lockbox
The Cirlock GLB-9 Mini Group Lockbox is designed for when there are up to four people working on...
The benefits of complying with new welding fume safety standards
As Australian welding safety regulations become more stringent, workplaces should look to deploy Australian Standards Certified PAPR units that are...
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New model Code of Practice published for managing silica dust risks
A new model Code of Practice for managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace...
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SafeWork NSW inspectors to don body-worn video
To deter violence or aggression against SafeWork NSW inspectors, the NSW Government has commenced...
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Oz-based PIP completes Honeywell PPE acquisition
Australian-based company Protective Industrial Products, Inc. has completed its acquisition of...
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Unpacking the latest in height safety
The introduction of the Industrial Manslaughter Bill in NSW this year means that a more proactive approach to workplace safety is needed.
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Fall through unguarded stair void lands $580K in enforceable undertakings
Two South Australian companies will spend more than $580,000 in enforceable undertakings after a...
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Worker's headfirst fall into stormwater drain lands manufacturer $70K fine
A stormwater treatment manufacturer has been fined $70,000 after a worker sustained a fractured...
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Fine for hoarding collapse doubled to $50,000 on appeal
A fine a construction company had received following a hoarding collapse at a Geelong building...
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Can human–robot collaboration tackle manual handling challenges?
Australian engineers have trialled a human–robot collaboration system designed to make construction faster, safer and less physically demanding.
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"It's clearly a concern" — investigation underway after second workplace death
An investigation is underway by WorkSafe WA following a fatal crush injuries incident on 8...
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Construction company fined $250K over sea container ramp death
A construction company has been fined $250,000 following the death of a 19-year-old worker who...
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Failure to adequately implement existing procedure — $100K fine
Following an incident with a front-end loader that injured two workers, a company has been fined...
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