The literacy levels of construction workers are low relative to other industries, and yet prescriptions about how to work safely are often buried inside long and complicated documents. [ + ]

Employees in industrial settings such as factories and distribution centres are often forced to work in conditions that are hot, uncomfortable and sometimes downright unhealthy. For situations such as this, the airflow pattern of an energy-efficient, high-volume low-speed (HVLS) industrial ceiling fan can be used to improve the safety and comfort of workers, which can lead to other benefits. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a high-frequency radar scanner that cuts through obstacles in its line of sight and can monitor a 360° radius, making it suitable for safety applications wherever people and robots work together. [ + ]

QBE Australia recognised the importance of learning more about mental health issues in the workplace and participated in the accredited training in Mental Health First Aid offered by Red Cross Training Services. [ + ]

Although not often considered as serious as other workplace hazards, slips, trips and falls by workers potentially expose employers to significant liability from both a civil and work health and safety (WHS) perspective. [ + ]

Expected to be published around mid-2016, a revision to the EN388 European standard on protective gloves is designed to help specifiers obtain the levels of cut resistance they need. [ + ]

Good communications, prompt action and the right medication made the difference between life and death when a pest control contractor in New Zealand came into conflict with a swarm of angry wasps. [ + ]

A recently published independent report on hand injuries in Australian workplaces, In Safe Hands: The State of Hand Protection in Australia 2016, has revealed that more than one-third of Australian companies are unaware of how much hand injuries are costing their business. It also reveals that Australia's safety leaders remain divided over the best way to measure performance, but agree that cultural change is the key to improving worker safety and wellbeing. [ + ]

Manufacturers are increasingly looking to create protective equipment that incorporates style and comfort, as well as compatibility when used in tandem with other gear. This article takes a look at the latest trends in PPE workwear in terms of technology and style. [ + ]

Recent falls from height on building facade work have been recorded from both rope access applications and from the use of building maintenance units (BMUs). These incidents have again raised discussions on which is the safer of the two technologies. [ + ]

'Eyes in the sky' technology is offering offshore, marine and onshore operators a safer alternative for conducting surveys and inspections at hard-to-access and hazardous locations. [ + ]

Despite alarming statistics provided by Safe Work Australia that indicate falls from height remain the number one cause of death in the construction industry, many workers continue to avoid using proper fall protection equipment. [ + ]

In this article, SICK looks at the possibilities of today's sensor intelligence in industrial 4.0 environments, and their value in improving the safety of people working with machinery in the supply chain. [ + ]

A new generation of coal and ore materials handling technology is being introduced to Australasian and international markets by a group that engineers chutes and complementary systems to permit faster conveyor belt speeds, greater throughput, fewer breakdowns and enhanced safety. [ + ]

Vibration from using power tools and other vibrating machinery can lead to the dangerous condition of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) which, if left untreated, can potentially require the amputation of the fingers or hand. [ + ]