Articles
The evolution of heavy vehicle safety in Australia
Great improvements have been made in recent times when it comes to the comfort and efficiency of heavy vehicles across the transport industry. [ + ]
Li-ion battery fire hazards: reducing the risk
Lithium-ion batteries are commonplace in most businesses and are often used in products such as power tools, vehicles and energy storage systems. [ + ]
Avoiding the dangers of asbestos
Asbestos-related diseases kill more than 4000 Australians every year — 235% more than the number who died on the roads in 2022. [ + ]
Elevating work platforms: a key part of height safety
Working at height is a common requirement in the construction industry, but it can also be a dangerous task for anyone who is not properly trained or prepared. [ + ]
Protecting workers at height on construction sites
Falls from height are one of the biggest causes of injury and death on construction sites. [ + ]
Top tips for supporting tradies' mental health
The tradie culture on worksites has often shied away from showing emotions, shedding tears or discussing mental health. [ + ]
Staying switched on: the importance of electrical safety
Over the last four years, more than 2000 people have received electric shocks in NSW workplaces — more than five incidents per day. [ + ]
Protecting hearing in the noisiest jobs
Occupational noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common yet preventable occupational diseases. [ + ]
Where safety shoes are falling short: study
Traditional safety shoes may increase the risk of trips, twisting and falling when compared with regular shoes, according to a new study. [ + ]
Top tips: maintaining electrical safety onsite
Streamlined operations and onsite safety are essential for the protection of tradies working across Australia. [ + ]
How digital pre-start checks enhance efficiency
Pre-start checks are a fundamental part of any organisation dealing with machinery, mobile plant, vehicles or industrial equipment. [ + ]
Understanding SIL ratings and why it matters
Insufficient and poorly designed safety systems have been the cause of major industrial accidents all around the world. [ + ]
The benefits of cloud technology for manufacturing safety
Manufacturing is a priority sector for safety management, according to the new Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy. [ + ]
Improving safety by predicting mine disasters
Safety can be improved in mines through greater monitoring of wind, gas density and temperatures, according to a new study. [ + ]
Preparing for a psychosocial hazards inspection
Employers are obligated to identify and address psychosocial hazards within the workplace, under the new WHS safety regulations. [ + ]