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Testing and tagging revisited
Testing and tagging is one element of electrical safety that has caused confusion since its inception. In NSW, an amendment was recently issued to clarify which appliances and environments need to be part of an ongoing testing and tagging routine
[ + ]Drug and alcohol testing - frequently asked questions
Drug and alcohol testing is becoming more widely accepted in Australian workplaces, but some employers still have questions - and possibly concerns - about the process, according to a leading national supplier of screening programs
[ + ]Protect the safety of AQIS workers in remote and rugged areas
The safety issues affecting any workers operating in remote and rugged areas are unique in that if something does go wrong, the results can be life-threatening
[ + ]Safeguarding a 119-path 'pigging' system
A silicone pig sweeps through the lines at Wolf Blass, entering a 'key station' where winery staff must choose one of 119 paths with the precision of an air traffic controller
[ + ]Women tackle industrial safety
Three of the four Health and Safety Representative of the Year finalists in this year's WorkSafe Victoria Awards agree that while men still far outweigh women when it comes to health and safety in industrial settings, the gap is narrowing
[ + ]Reducing risks for outdoor workers
The warmer months have arrived, and with them, higher than normal health and safety risks for Australia's many outdoor workers. Safety Solutions speaks with skin protection experts to find out why compliance to protection programs is so poor
[ + ]Combustion vs electric: which is safer?
Sales of electric forklifts are fast catching up to their combustive cousins. Advances in battery-powered technology have seen more businesses take advantage of some of the unique safety advantages of this emission-free alternative
[ + ]Safety control system for new straightening facility
When Smorgon Steel's angle and channel plant in Laverton North, Melbourne, decided to bring the final straightening process in house instead of at a soon-to-close external facility, the steel manufacturing giant was faced with a mammoth challenge
[ + ]Short road to success
The Safety Show, Sydney has enjoyed incredible success and growth in the relatively short time since its inception. Safety Solutions takes a look back at the evolution of this event and takes a look forward at what to expect for 2006
[ + ]Essential steps for a successful workplace drug testing program
For most companies considering the introduction of drug and alcohol tests in the workplace, the first question asked is: "Where do I start?"
[ + ]A rewarding safety program
An incentive program can be just the thing to boost a flagging safety program. But the emphasis shouldn't be just on 'what' to reward employees with
[ + ]Assess and reduce risk
How do you ensure a machine is properly safeguarded? Chris Soranno from STI Machine Services has devised a 12-step process that offers a thorough risk assessment for the safe and efficient operation of industrial machinery
[ + ]Total electrical safety in the workplace
Electricity can shock, burn, damage nerves and internal organs or kill people and animals. It can also cause property damage
[ + ]Extreme safety training for AQIS officers
The safety issues affecting workers operating in remote areas are unique in that when something goes wrong, the results can be life-threatening. Eight AQIS officers in Far North Queensland recently participated in some extreme safety training
[ + ]Beyond 5S - improving safety with 6S
The 5S system has been instrumental in improving productivity, quality and safety for Australia's manufacturers. Bob Carter from Improvement Tools explains how the new 6S system goes even further in ensuring safety gains
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