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Mastering workplace safety: the power of WHS software
WHS software enables companies to move from a net-zero, compliance-based focus to a synergistic, organisation-wide transformation in culture. [ + ]
Top tips: Starting a workplace drug and alcohol testing program
Implementing a comprehensive and robust workplace testing program can help to reduce drug- and alcohol-related risks and create a safer work environment. [ + ]
Safety taking off in the air taxi industry
Regulations will be needed to address key safety issues in the burgeoning air taxi industry, according to a new study. [ + ]
Psychosocial harm at work on the rise
More than two-thirds of workers have experienced bullying at work in the past year, according to a NSW Government survey. [ + ]
Smart glasses: a vision for manufacturing safety
While safety in the manufacturing industry has greatly improved over the last several decades, the risk of serious injury is still real. [ + ]
How smart tech increases safety around machinery
More can be done to improve the safety of workers within heavy industries. The answer lies in leveraging innovative smart technologies. [ + ]
Six steps to ensure mining contractor safety
Hazardous working conditions and complex operations demand rigorous safety protocols within the mining industry. [ + ]
Tips for improving workplace risk awareness
Around 13% of spinal cord injuries in Australia are experienced in the workplace, according to a 2018 report by The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare. [ + ]
Maintaining fire safety in the workplace
Without proper training in place, workers are at risk of being harmed in the event of a fire. [ + ]
Getting across the new silica dust code of practice
The construction industry in Queensland now has Australia's first code of practice for the management of respirable crystalline silica (RCS). [ + ]
Intrinsically safe ICCP systems: key considerations
CP systems protect critical infrastructure from corrosion, and their design can become much more complicated in environments where volatile materials are housed. [ + ]
Tips for effective safety communication in hazardous industries
Working in a hazardous environment means working with the possibility that a dangerous incident might occur at any moment. [ + ]
From pandemic to prevention: companies address manual handling risks
Across all work industries, manual handling injuries (or body stressing injuries) represent ~37% of total workplace injuries. [ + ]
Breathing below ground: respirable crystalline silica risk
Many workers are still experiencing high levels of exposure to silica dust. So what level, if any, is “safe”, and what can be done to better protect them? [ + ]
Top tips: Gas cylinder handling and storage
How can organisations protect their people from gas cylinder hazards? Here are some simple tips that can help businesses to stay safe and compliant. [ + ]
