Case Studies
Building standard safeguards against future bushfires
The Australian Government and Standards Australia will jointly fund access for all Australians to AS 3959:2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas until 30 June 2021. [ + ]
Watch-based duress solution supports lone workers
The nature of lone and isolated work can make it difficult to raise an alarm in a crisis. Peninsula Health's MePACS Solo offers a watch-based solution. [ + ]
Dust control system targets silica threat
An Australian-invented dust control system aims to combat the silica dust threat by extracting hazardous materials during the cutting process. [ + ]
Innovations for fire risk reduction in mining
Jason Andrews-Reid, OH&S Manager at Elastomers Australia, outlines a few industry innovations aimed at reducing fire risk in mining. [ + ]
Safety messages targeted at tradies
'Target Tradies' is helping the Cancer Council and Black Dog Institute reach tradies on the job. Founder Michael Blumberg outlines the initiative. [ + ]
Universities test widely used concrete screw anchors
Australian researchers are using Enerpac hydraulics to test strength and resistance to pull-out failure of screw anchors, Enerpac's Bert Heinrich explains. [ + ]
Meeting the latest health and hygiene monitoring requirements
Cority has announced two enhancements in line with Australian-specific health and hygiene monitoring requirements. [ + ]
Using drones in confined space inspection
Confined space inspections can be slow, dangerous and costly, but the use of drones could improve safety for all involved in the process. [ + ]
PPE vending machines improve construction safety
In the quest to keep workers safe, some large construction sites have found a way to ensure that the right PPE is always available. [ + ]
Implementing alcohol breathalysers in the workplace
Workplaces are becoming more vigilant about the dangers of alcohol and drugs in the workplace, with many now choosing to breathalyse their staff. [ + ]
Pryme aids rescue workers in flood-hit Townsville
Keeping hydrated is important at the best of times, but never more so than when undertaking intensive rescue work. [ + ]
Rail hire company deploys safer technology
With a new rail hire division recently being established at machinery business Kennards Hire, the company was focused on ways to make its equipment safer. [ + ]
Stadium made safer with anti-slip flooring
Safety standards are crucial in spaces frequented by large volumes of people, such as sporting stadiums. [ + ]
Navigating driver safety on university campus
Corporate driver trainers from NRMA recently delivered a workshop to help the groundskeepers at University of Sydney navigate a unique set of circumstances. [ + ]
Contractor compliance best practice
A metal recycling business needed an efficient and accessible platform to improve pre-qualification of contractors and ensure ongoing contractor compliance. [ + ]
