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Measure the risks before you enter a safety and compliance minefield

In food processing machinery there are stringent hygiene standards that must be followed both for local markets and for exporters — and these standards are not always...

Machine 16 March, 2020

Winching solution keeps underground mining moving safely

Australian Certified Winches, in collaboration with Hydraulink, has developed a winch capable of hauling 100 tonnes, for underground mining operations.

Materials handling 12 March, 2020

Learn from the British Corporate Manslaughter experience

'Lessons we can learn from the British Corporate Manslaughter experience' will be presented by Ian Wallis at the Workplace Health & Safety Show, 27–28 May...

Business 12 March, 2020

Sound ground support methods improve underground mining safety

Research-based engineering design methods help make the Western Australian underground mining sector safer, more cost-effective and more productive.

Business 12 March, 2020

Study leads to rethink on caffeine and truck drivers

Truck drivers who consume large amounts of coffee and energy drinks have more crashes compared with those who only drink small quantities of caffeine, research shows.

Drug & alcohol testing 10 March, 2020

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PPE
Know the steps: key elements of a confined space procedure

Know the steps: key elements of a confined space procedure

Planning, accessing, working safely in and around and rescuing from a confined space are the key elements of confined space safety, as Ash Mayor...

Article 04 November, 2019
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Tread carefully around fragile roofing

Tread carefully around fragile roofing

Two serious incidents since December 2019 have prompted SafeWork SA to issue a reminder about fragile roof safety.

Article 08 January, 2020
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Fleet management systems in materials handling

Fleet management systems in materials handling

Grahame Don sets out the advantages of fleet management systems for managers that can further optimise safety in the materials handling industry.

Article 24 January, 2020
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