UNSW researchers are a step closer to demonstrating that explosives - rather than water - could be used to extinguish an out-of-control bushfire. [ + ]

When it comes to keeping people and property safe, protecting against the risk of fire should be a top priority. It is important that every premises is fitted with a comprehensive fire safety solution, which can be tailored to go beyond minimum fire protection requirements. [ + ]

Rescuing trapped construction workers in emergencies such as a fire or a building collapse is the focus of new smartphone technology being developed by a team led by University of Canberra students. [ + ]

A form of bacteria responsible for respiratory illness, including the deadly pneumonia known as Legionnaire's disease, may be able to grow in windscreen washer fluid and was isolated from nearly 75% of school buses tested in one district in Arizona, according to research presented on 18 May at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. [ + ]

Data released by Safe Work Australia in the report 'Work-related fatalities involving trucks, Australia 2003 to 2012' shows an alarming number of Australia's truck drivers are being killed at work each year. [ + ]

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland Services (RFDS) has partnered with Queensland Mines Rescue Service (QMRS) to develop a unique medical training program for members of mine rescue teams. [ + ]

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed innovative 'lab-on-a-chip' drug-testing technology which could transform police roadside and workplace drug testing.

The National Road Safety Partnership Program has been launched by the National Transport Commission.

RMIT researchers have developed a new antibacterial fabric that can kill a range of infectious bacteria, such as E. coli, within 10 minutes.

WHS legislation and management frameworks are intended to jointly define a systematic means by which we keep ourselves and others safe. Although this notion is fine in theory and constitutes the cornerstone of contemporary WHS management, it is my observation that reality can sometimes be somewhat different from such an intention. Indeed, in many instances, I believe we are arguably legislating and managing for accidents rather than to prevent them.

After it was identified as one of the major issues on house construction sites, WorkCover NSW has launched a campaign with local builders and subcontractors to prevent falls through stair voids and produced a special safety video to help get the message across. [ + ]

Some of the most advanced high-precision, high-safety hydraulics are being deployed on the new $72 million Brisbane Riverwalk project to lift, shift and position the complex and heavy concrete castings involved. [ + ]

FPA Australia has developed the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) to validate the competency of individuals conducting 'inspect and test' work activities on fire protection systems and equipment in Australia. [ + ]

At the recent OHS Leaders Summit 2014, a panel discussed the new voluntary certification process for OHS professionals which is being launched in June this year as part of the OHS Body of Knowledge project, funded by WorkSafe Victoria. [ + ]

ABB's safety PLC has provided the platform for Sandvik Materials Technology to add zoned safety guarding to a large cold rolling mill at its Sandviken plant in Sweden. [ + ]