Here are some tips for effective evacuation planning in construction, covering topics such as compliance, training, evaluation and the importance of up-to-date signage. [ + ]

Modern organisations across several industries are turning to paperless solutions to manage their compliance through compliance management systems. [ + ]

Smarter sensors and better software, delivering increased performance and management capabilities, suggest that sonar technology's time in the sun is now. [ + ]

A mentally healthy workplace and increased employee engagement are interdependent — by looking after employees' mental wellbeing, productivity will rise. [ + ]

Mining boots require a number of features to provide adequate protection and need to be able to withstand the harsh conditions of mine sites. [ + ]

Safety legislation in Australia means that machinery compliance is a mandatory requirement, and for good reason. [ + ]

PPE is vital in welding — integrated powered air purifying respirators in particular, which offer users multiple levels of protection from fume and other hazards. [ + ]

A 2020 report, prepared by Monash University in collaboration with WorkSafe Victoria, has concerning statistics about the prevalence of silicosis among Victorian stonemasons. [ + ]

It can be tempting to think that our driving style is just the way it is. But this article aims to show just how unhelpful (and incorrect) that thinking really is. [ + ]

With construction at the centre of economic recovery efforts, what role can Internet of Things technology play in keeping jobsites operational in a ‘COVIDSafe’ way? [ + ]

Ensuring safety compliance activities continue to operate to a high standard, and in line with the legal frameworks, will be a continuing challenge of 2021. [ + ]

Flinders University researchers will be testing the feasibility of using curcumin as a treatment for malignant mesothelioma, which impacts workers in a range of occupations. [ + ]

International research has found that human rights abuses by mining companies can negatively impact their sharemarket value, fuelled by negative media coverage. [ + ]

We can now prevent people from developing COVID-19, but when is it lawful and reasonable for employers to direct employees to undergo vaccination against COVID-19? [ + ]

Training methods commonly employed in the materials handling industry, like class-based learning and e-learning, are failing to adequately prepare workers for hazardous situations. [ + ]