Articles
Is hazardous manual handling the only enemy?
As an occupational health physiotherapist, I spend much of my time assessing and managing workers who have sustained musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) whilst performing workplace manual tasks. [ + ]
How to ensure your respiratory mask fits correctly
When wearing respiratory protective equipment (RPE), it is necessary to prevent exposure to contaminants by ensuring a tight seal is made around the face. [ + ]
The importance of using the right drug detection device
Many workplaces opt to test their employees for drugs and alcohol, but there can be issues with the quality of testing being used. [ + ]
The importance of compliance in the workplace
Compliance issues such as mismanagement of fatigue, unpaid training and extensive overtime hours can affect the wellbeing of employees and can even have flow-on impacts on customers. This Q&A with Peter Harte, Managing Director, Kronos ANZ SEA, discusses the importance of workplace compliance. [ + ]
Police officer suicide: it's not just about workplace stress, but culture too
The inquest into the tragic death of former New South Wales police detective Ashley Bryant highlights the issue of suicide among police officers. [ + ]
SAFETYconnect program launched — mock trial, international keynote highlights
Australia's peak WHS body, the NSCA Foundation, has today launched the conference program for the inaugural SAFETYconnect (previously National Safety Conference) event, to be held in Sydney in August. [ + ]
Good teamwork: getting a safe hand from robots
Until now, heavy-duty robots have always been housed in separate work areas to safeguard workers. Researchers at Fraunhofer want to change that with a security concept and intelligent robot control that will enable people and robots to collaborate as a team. [ + ]
Why my attitude towards safety shifted
Two seconds is all it took for one man's life to change forever. Paul Carson shares his personal story to potentially prevent someone else suffering the same fate. [ + ]
Understanding and improving safety on a global scale
A company initiative that funds overseas trips for staff to developing nations, in order to help improve and promote global workplace safety, has just been carried out by SafetyCulture. [ + ]
Effectively managing bullying in the workplace
Bullying in the workplace is a widespread problem, and it is important for organisations to understand the risks and how they can be managed. [ + ]
Creating an effective workplace safety culture
The key to maintaining safety at work lies in developing and promoting a safety culture within an organisation. [ + ]
5 reasons to specify an ATEX and IECEx approved crane in hazardous environments
According to Konecranes, there are five main reasons why companies should always specify an ATEX and IECEx approved crane in hazardous environments. [ + ]
Navigating self-driving vehicles on construction sites
Technology that enables automated vehicles to reliably detect traffic signs is being developed by Fraunhofer researchers. [ + ]
Five actionable steps to support your safety leaders
This article contains five practical and actionable steps you can take to support your safety leaders in the VUCA context. [ + ]
Chemical registers and the new global system of classification
A new globally harmonised system for the classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) is mandatory in Australia from 2017. [ + ]
