Case Studies
Autonomous mine meets safety metrics
An iron ore mining project in Western Australia is converting its trucks to a driverless operation, which will bring significant benefits to worker safety. [ + ]
Digital tech to improve safety in construction sector
Researchers from Victoria University have combined high-tech tools with engineering and architecture to improve safety training in the construction industry. [ + ]
Boosting site safety with AI in visitor management systems
Digital contractor management platform LinkSafe has partnered with Nirovision for its visitor management solution that is powered by facial recognition. [ + ]
Automated guided vehicles boost warehouse safety
A contract bottling company has deployed Dematic automated guided vehicles to assist with improving safety and efficiency at its South Australian facility. [ + ]
Delivering best practice for workers' mental health
Since January 2021, the OzHelp Foundation has been delivering its Health in Gear program to transport and logistics workers all throughout Australia. [ + ]
Driver fatigue incidents on the rise
Data from cameras installed in vehicles is being used in a series of workshops to highlight the dangers of driver fatigue and distraction on the road. [ + ]
High-tech biometric sensor vest keeps workers safe
Security guards in Switzerland have been equipped with a high-tech vest that uses artificial intelligence to improve safety. [ + ]
Enhanced dispatcher training for first responders
Firefighters work in hazardous conditions, and they are at a greater risk of injury and death than many other workers. [ + ]
Keeping safety at the core of the construction industry
Leveraging technology is one key way to empower any site manager, trade worker or contractor to take safety into their own hands. [ + ]
Partnership to keep workers safe in chemical environments
Global safety leaders Ansell and Chemwatch have partnered to provide greater awareness and enhanced protection solutions to keep workers safe around chemicals. [ + ]
Partnership enhances site efficiency, safety for construction clients
HammerTech has partnered with Irongate Solutions to integrate its site access control technology with HammerTech's safety and quality operations platform. [ + ]
Smart wearables trialled for water worker safety
Wristband sensors and smart shirts are being trialled by SA Water's field-based staff, demonstrating how technology can improve worker safety outcomes. [ + ]
App protects lone workers when operating in areas of danger
Wastewater sampling technicians are using an app and cloud-based monitoring service for better protection when working at remote locations or unmanned sites. [ + ]
Incorporating AI for safer tram operations
Trams on the Parramatta Light Rail network will feature a collision warning system that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) to support drivers. [ + ]
Protecting lone workers with app, cloud-based hub
Workers can sometimes be situated at remote locations, or unmanned sites, where they are out of contact with other workers or members of the public. [ + ]
