Case Studies
Aussie manufacturer aids US in COVID-19 fight
Brisbane biotech company Ellume has sent a shipment of its at-home coronavirus tests to the US, with over 20 million tests to be shippped to the US in due course. [ + ]
Shutdown solution lifts safe forklift handling in prison
Industrial specialists at RCT have customised a forklift to include a ControlMaster remote shutdown solution for supervised forklift operations in a local prison. [ + ]
Scaffolding solution secures construction safety award
ScaffShield received the National Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety Award (Commercial) at the 2020 Master Builders National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards. [ + ]
Campaign aims to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in transport industry
SafeWork SA has launched a safety campaign to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and falls in the road freight transport industry, visiting a number of depots across the state. [ + ]
Australian university boosts infrastructure safety with new facility
The newly launched National Drop Weight Impact Testing Facility will heighten safety by assessing the behaviour of structures under severe impact loading. [ + ]
Global comms partnership boosts remote worker connectivity
Guardian Angel Security has launched the Guardian EVERYWHERE Hub, which enables communication, monitoring and local response coordination for remote workers. [ + ]
Butterfly wings propel hydrogen sensor powered by light
Inspired by the surface of butterfly wings, Australian researchers from RMIT University have developed a light-activated hydrogen sensor that can detect hydrogen leaks. [ + ]
Pneumatic isolators quieten noise, vibration and harshness
As cases of industrial deafness rise in the Australian workforce, Air Springs Supply suggests using Firestone Airmount isolators, which silence noise from machinery. [ + ]
Aussie testing facilities fast track PPE into health care
Two Flinders University R&D projects established to test gowns and face masks have made more locally made PPE available for healthcare workers. [ + ]
Cross-platform integration upgrades incident responsiveness
BlackBerry has integrated its critical event management platform, BlackBerry AtHoc, with Microsoft Teams, to improve the incident response management process. [ + ]
App ups construction contractor onsite safety
SHAPE has launched its free SHAPE Minimum Standards app to help Australian contractors develop safe systems of work and spot onsite safety hazards in real time. [ + ]
Outdoor switchboard stands up to rigorous safety testing
The AS/NZS 61439 fully type-tested outdoor main switchboard from Fuji SMBE Macquarie has passed rigorous testing to provide safety, performance and longevity. [ + ]
Audit program sets sights on mining aviation safety
The Basic Aviation Risk Standard program, implemented by the Flight Safety Foundation, has reduced aviation accidents in the mining sector since 2012. [ + ]
Wearable solution lifts strain of shoulder injuries
SoterCoach is a wearable solution launched by Soter Analytics and designed to prevent shoulder injuries in the workplace. [ + ]
Sparkies get mental health charge amid lockdown
A series of support initiatives from Clipsal, ranging from mental health management to professional training, have been launched to support Victorian tradespeople. [ + ]
