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The dilemma of drug testing in the workplace
In terms of time, the workplace takes up a significant proportion of modern-day life. And like other facets of life, the workplace can act as both a window and an imitator of all of society's achievements as well as some of its ills
[ + ]A brain that makes light of our problems
An artificial brain powered by light that has the answers to many of our most pressing problems has been designed and demonstrated by British scientists
[ + ]Keeping the NSW Water Police in continuous communication
The New South Wales Police service has commenced trials of an advanced satellite communications system aboard one of its most modern police launches - the Alert
[ + ]Monitoring safety relays
A multitude of safety devices guard CSR PGH's brick-making machines around Australia. Co-ordinating the monitoring and control of the safety function of these machines using safety relays was a logistical nightmare
[ + ]Managing farm safety - the human cost of agriculture
A traditional view of Australian agriculture is one of an industry where people working and living on farms enjoy the wide open spaces, fresh air, good health and are reasonably free from external interference. The reality, however, is somewhat different
[ + ]Potential chemical pollution of waterways
Most old buildings in Australia, whether commercial or domestic, incorporate one or two materials that today can cause major headaches in redevelopment or refurbishment projects
[ + ]Putting your best foot forward
According to podiatrist, Lynley Keynes, President of the South Australian Podiatry Association, "Nearly 20% of all workplace injuries occur to the feet and lower limbs, yet workplace foot health is still a neglected area
[ + ]Noxious fumes in work areas
Two recent hospital projects demonstrate that improved safety in the workplace is easily achieved by using products designed and manufactured in Australia
[ + ]Asbestos - the silent assassin
Last year, nearly 3000 Australians died from a range of asbestos-related diseases. This was a higher death toll than all the industrial mortalities combined and is by far Australia's most serious industrial safety issue
[ + ]Distance and the risk of crashes
Mining is fraught with hazardous processes and staying in control of the processes is a constant challenge for engineers and mine operators
[ + ]Machine safety: finding your way out of a legal minefield
Engineers, electricians and machine designers are often unaware that they personally have legal responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Plant Regulations
[ + ]Dangerous and exposed machinery
With the safety of its employees of paramount importance, Queensland manufacturer Neumann Steel has installed Telemecanique Preventa safety equipment from Schneider Electric to ensure any potential risk of hazards is further reduced
[ + ]Can Australia's building codes prevent a WTC-style disaster?
Planning a response to a terrorist attack or other emergency or crisis event requires an understanding of the dynamics and rapid developments that result from these disastrous unwanted actions
[ + ]Monitored valves - how safe are they?
During recent years there have been many developments within the safety industry with regard to hydraulics and in particular pneumatic valves. These systems have predominately been applied to press applications and primary fluid power machine supply
[ + ]Dangerous rollers
Rubber mills bring people into intimate contact with large, high-powered rollers and making them truly safe is a difficult task
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