Case Studies
Family business reduces its WHS paperwork to one piece of paper
Mountford Plumbing adopted the Donesafe WHS management platform to help them deal with the mounting complexity of safety management. [ + ]
Vending machine business grows with forklifts
A Victorian vending and coffee machine business has made a seamless transition into its new premises with the help of an 8-Series Toyota forklift. [ + ]
Transport company implements driver monitoring system to improve lone-worker safety
A major transport company recently approached FleetSeek to implement a monitoring solution that could improve safety for its drivers working alone at night, often in rural, distant locations. [ + ]
Designing safer explosions for miners
Research to improve safety and risks to surrounding areas by controlling nitrogen dioxide levels during mine blasting is now underway at Murdoch University. [ + ]
Automation stamps out printing press risks
Fairfax has an enviable safety record at its recently built newspaper print facility in regional NSW, thanks to a risk audit and safety solution implemented by Rockwell Automation. [ + ]
Tough approach pays safety dividend for glass fabricator
A mandatory hand protection policy is helping to significantly reduce hand cut injuries for a South Australian glass fabricating business. [ + ]
Keeping workers safe and productive with HVLS fans
Factories, warehouses and distribution centres are frequently plagued by hot, stagnant air. One simple, cost-effective solution can be the installation of one or more high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) industrial ceiling fans. [ + ]
Gas company safely punching above its weight
SupaGas is safely and rapidly puncturing hundreds of its gas cylinders each day thanks to Enerpac hydraulic tools. [ + ]
Powered hand truck reducing injuries
An innovative powered hand truck is reducing shoulder and back injuries related to manual handling tasks in the workplace. [ + ]
Safety training anywhere, anytime for celebrity chef
Beefed up and ready to go, celebrity chef Neil Perry opened his Burger Project stores. But providing safety training to staff presented a big logistical challenge. [ + ]
Getting a safe handle on winter
It may not feel like it, but winter is around the corner, so now may be the time to think more about your hand safety when working outdoors in the cold. [ + ]
Connected truck to improve communications in emergencies
A new type of vehicle for emergency situations can rapidly identify hazards and link agencies and communities to help improve people's safety in critical situations. [ + ]
How one piece of software can help you grow your safety consulting business
Keep It Simple Safety is an occupational health and safety consulting business that works with smaller tradespeople businesses up and down the east coast of Australia. Owner Shayne Connolly recently made the decision to move away from paper-based safety and adopt the Donesafe Safety Management software. This one change has allowed him to completely overhaul his entire business model. [ + ]
Winery increases fruits of labour with custom-built forklift
A custom-made forklift for boutique winery Ocean Eight is yielding improved efficiencies for all of its material handling needs. [ + ]
Protection from aggressive vegetation
The number of injuries caused by hand-operated pruning tools has prompted Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands in Sydney to review its hand protection program for its horticultural and landscape workers. [ + ]
