Mental health problems and their impact on workplace safety and productivity is a growing issue for the mining industry. The Mental Health and Mining program at the University of Newcastle is actively engaged in research with the coal mining industry. [ + ]

To Kollmorgen as a manufacturer of drives, HIPERFACE DSL from SICK provides the option of using single-cable technology even when the application requires a high resolution motor feedback signal. [ + ]

Container terminals operate on a 24/7 basis, so the demand on availability is extremely high. Collisions involving the boom of ship-to-shore cranes and the ships themselves pose the greatest risk in daily operations. [ + ]

While many companies have implemented, or are working towards implementing, vehicle monitoring systems and fatigue detection technology on-site, a gap remains in the safety of drivers who are travelling to and from work. This area needs further exploration and attention. [ + ]

Large-scale calciners used in mineral processing can be analysed at the design stage to mitigate the technical risk associated with the process technology and materials used in construction of these plants. [ + ]

A snapshot of Queensland's construction, manufacturing and mining industries identified young males aged between 15-34 as being the most 'at risk' for workplace hand injuries. [ + ]

Food safety is something we all take for granted and put our trust in manufacturers and the government to enforce 'paddock to plate' safety protocols. [ + ]

NOvember is National Asbestos Awareness Month 2014 and Asbestos Awareness Day is Friday, 28 NOvember.

The manoeuvrability and ease of use of Toyota's battery-electric forklifts are helping a busy Western Australian 4x4 vehicle accessories company grow its business in the state.

Rail safety will be improved across Australia as operators move to adopt the first national benchmarks to ensure the competency of rail-incident investigators. [ + ]

Contract workers in Norway often face the worst and most unpredictable working conditions. But good management and support from colleagues makes these workers more robust. [ + ]

Digital private mobile radio (PMR) can enhance safety and efficiency for workers in the resources sector.

A University of California, San Francisco study has found antibacterial soap exposes health workers to high triclosan levels. [ + ]

Queensland Nickel illustrates the challenges large industrial sites have when protecting their staff from hazardous airborne contaminants in the workplace.

Clichés and stereotypes are some of the biggest safety risks in Australian industry, according to OHS specialist Dr Marcus Cattani. [ + ]