Articles
Five warning signs of employee fatigue
Fatigued employees are a risk in the workplace. They can be underproductive and even dangerous in critical situations. [ + ]
Testing and tagging: fulfilling your duty of care
Clipsal brand ambassador and electrician Rebecca Mair (aka Bec Sparky) shares details on the importance of testing and tagging. [ + ]
Safe control technology for smart factories
By automating, integrating and networking processes, implementing Industry 4.0 opens up a whole new level of flexibility and transparency in production. [ + ]
Take a walk with your meetings
Changing one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting could improve the health of workers who spend most of their workdays sitting in chairs, according to a study published by public health researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. [ + ]
Managing heat stress in the workplace
In hot workplace environments such as manufacturing or extractive processes where heat is added to the environment, heat stress can be an occupational workplace concern. [ + ]
Business community unites to keep workers safe on the road
A new WHS guide about mobiles in vehicles provides details on a proactive approach to educating workers about the risks of unsafe phone use. [ + ]
Beating the heat with PPE
High temperatures are a cause for concern for outdoor workers and increase the risk of heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion, heat stress and heat stroke. [ + ]
Monitoring feed magazines for carton blanks
In recent years, intelligent sensor and control solutions have made it possible to achieve both productivity and safety. [ + ]
Minimising manual handling injuries
If you're hearing workers complain of soreness after a particular task, that's an indicator that you need to assess the risks of manual handling in your workplace. [ + ]
Mental health and wellbeing a feature at Safety in Action Sydney
Safety in Action Sydney is designed to meet the needs of Australia's health and safety industry, by providing three days of networking, learning and sourcing opportunities for anyone whose job involves safety. [ + ]
First WHS conviction for failing to consult
In May this year, the South Australian Industrial Relations Court recorded the first conviction against a company for failing to comply with the duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with other duty holders in relation to work health and safety matters. [ + ]
Listen up: construction workers suffering hearing loss
Construction workers regularly experience noise levels up to six times the legal exposure limit and, according to figures from an Australian audiologist, up to 75% are developing tinnitus or permanent hearing loss as a result of their job. [ + ]
New standard for interlocking devices
There is a new global standard for providing machine safety for interlocking devices — the EN ISO 14119. [ + ]
Safeguarding your worksite against electrical fires
Simply Energy provides guidelines on how to safeguard your worksite against electrical fires. [ + ]
Radio apps for lone worker safety
The humble 'walkie talkie' has grown into a full-featured, digital device using advanced business apps that extend its value for safety, productivity and efficiency. [ + ]
