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Look up and live: machinery around powerlines
After an alarming spike in the number of serious incidents involving machinery hitting powerlines, ESV is pleading with operators to 'Look Up and Live'. [ + ]
Illuminating underground mines: in selecting LED strip lighting
Effective lighting plays a key role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of underground miners and other hazardous area workers. [ + ]
The rise of the cordless machines: safety benefits of a new generation of tools
Companies in industries with high safety priorities — such as mining — are embracing a whole new generation of powerful, portable and ergonomic tools. [ + ]
Protection against respirable crystalline silica: a focus on coveralls
For respirable crystalline silica, protective coveralls that minimise dust particulate penetration through to the garments being worn underneath the coverall are critically important. [ + ]
Elevate your digital journey — it's 2021 already
As a risk and/or safety management professional, are you engaging in and embracing the digital era that is upon us? [ + ]
CNC machining: 5 ways to increase it without sacrificing safety
Computer numerical control (CNC) equipment can boost output in machine shops. Here are five ways to use it without putting people's safety at unnecessary risk. [ + ]
Effective evacuation planning: tips for construction
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. [ + ]
ISO 37301: keeping on top of compliance
Modern organisations across several industries are turning to paperless solutions to manage their compliance through compliance management systems. [ + ]
Sonar: its time to surface
Smarter sensors and better software, delivering increased performance and management capabilities, suggest that sonar technology's time in the sun is now. [ + ]
Make mental health a priority in the workplace
A mentally healthy workplace and increased employee engagement are interdependent — by looking after employees' mental wellbeing, productivity will rise. [ + ]
Meeting the conditions: features that make mining boots fit for purpose
Mining boots require a number of features to provide adequate protection and need to be able to withstand the harsh conditions of mine sites. [ + ]
Machinery compliance: ensuring your safety system is up to spec
Safety legislation in Australia means that machinery compliance is a mandatory requirement, and for good reason. [ + ]
Integrated welder safeguards: combo protection from fume and other hazards
PPE is vital in welding — integrated powered air purifying respirators in particular, which offer users multiple levels of protection from fume and other hazards. [ + ]
Stonemason silicosis: as high as 30% according to a recent report
A 2020 report, prepared by Monash University in collaboration with WorkSafe Victoria, has concerning statistics about the prevalence of silicosis among Victorian stonemasons. [ + ]
You can change your driving — here's how
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. [ + ]