Mount Thorley Warkworth will be the first mine to trial a new directional noise-monitoring system with the aim to be more effective in real-time management of noise. [ + ]

SAI Global partners with local and overseas manufacturers to ensure sun- and heat-safe products comply with Australian and international quality and safety standards. Richard Donarski, team leader health and safety, product services at SAI Global, provides his top tips for outdoors workers to stay safe this summer. [ + ]

A Scandinavian producer of Biogas has selected Michell Instruments' XTP601 oxygen analysers to monitor O₂ levels for safety and quality at two sites in Sweden. [ + ]

A senior employment and workplace health and safety lawyer warns employers to revisit their performance management practices, which she predicts will be put under increased scrutiny once the new anti-bullying provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 take effect on 1 January 2014. [ + ]

A survey conducted by WorkPro has indicated that awareness of bullying and discrimination in the workplace has improved ahead of a significant change in government regulation covering the issue. [ + ]

An interactive, online risk management system developed by mining industry professionals for the mining industry is gaining traction across coalmines in Australia and overseas. [ + ]

On 17 October 2013, the Queensland Police Service accepted Draeger Safety Pacific Pty Ltd's offer to enter into a standing offer arrangement for the provision of oral fluid roadside drug testing readers, consumables, maintenance and support. [ + ]

According to the Abnormal Situation Management (ASM) Consortium, ineffective management of nuisance alarms (alarms that sound unnecessarily) can lead to incidents that cost the process industry billions of dollars and pose an increased risk of fatigue and stress for operators who must constantly make instant decisions on how to respond when an alarm sounds. Honeywell has today unveiled its new DynAMo Alarm Suite, an advanced alarm management software that reduces the overall number of alarms while helping operators focus and respond to the most critical of those. [ + ]

Imagine a smartphone app that tells you which roads are blocked by fallen trees and floodwaters so you can navigate your way home safely from work after a violent storm. That's the sort of future you can expect from the digital marriage of 'big data' and traditional mapping. [ + ]

A better hearing test has been invented in Melbourne, using words not beeps. [ + ]

The spotlight will shine on Western Australian Research into Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) on Friday, 29 November. [ + ]

Fires represent a significant proportion of all notifiable incidents reported to NSW Mine Safety by the NSW mining industry. NSW Mine Safety has analysed reports of fires on mechanical plant in underground metalliferous mines for the period 2008 to 2012. [ + ]

At any one time, AstraZeneca Australia and New Zealand (AZ ANZ) can have up to 295 ‘tool-of-trade’ cars on the road. With a reported 83% of safety incidents attributed to driver-related incidents, the company recognised that driver safety was an area that had room for improvement. [ + ]

The architectural design of the Sydney-based 8 Chifley Square mixed-use, multilevel, commercial development includes magnificent glass atriums at multiple levels. While the beautiful design provides the building with natural light and warmth, maintenance was a problem. The Raptor Groove rigid rail system is designed for work positioning and suited all the requirements of this unique architectural structure. [ + ]

The OHS Leaders Summit 2014 is being held from 25-27 March 2014 at Surfers Paradise Marriot Resort & Spa on the Gold Coast. [ + ]