Case Studies
App enables workers to report safety issues anonymously
An app has made workplaces across New South Wales safer for all employees, by allowing workers to raise safety concerns anonymously with SafeWork NSW. [ + ]
Using AI to autonomously control a chemical plant
A recent field test has demonstrated that artificial intelligence can be safely used to control operations on a chemical plant for 35 days. [ + ]
Using wearable sensors to enhance safety and reduce injury
A leading manufacturer implemented wearable sensors to assess the role of Moulding and gain objective data to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries. [ + ]
App promotes safety for women in transport and logistics industry
Women in the transport and logistics industry have access to 24/7 emergency support during breakdowns and crashes, following the development of an app by Wodonga TAFE. [ + ]
Tensioning tech increases worker safety for power station
A Korean thermal power station has implemented tensioning technology onto its low-pressure steam turbine casings, to improve worker safety and reduce machine downtime. [ + ]
Screening miners for lung diseases in the regions
Heart of Australia has launched its fifth vehicle, HEART 5, in a fleet that provides lung checks for current and former miners in rural Queensland. [ + ]
How AI-based facilities monitoring improves safety
Facilities monitoring in manufacturing, warehousing and other industrial sectors is key to ensuring workplace safety. [ + ]
Safety alert issued after three falls from ladders in six weeks
A safety alert has been issued about the use of portable ladders in the construction industry, after one person was killed and two others injured in falls over the past six weeks. [ + ]
OHS Essentials program to promote safety in construction
The OHS Essentials Program is a free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety (OHS) experts. [ + ]
QPS invests in high-tech vests to improve officer safety
The Queensland Police Service has announced plans to roll out new, integrated load-bearing vests for frontline police officers across the state from July. [ + ]
Fastener technology enhances safety gains for mill operators
Northern NSW sugar mills have implemented simultaneously actuated hydraulic nuts to reduce maintenance downtime while increasing safety and productivity. [ + ]
Climate tech innovation to facilitate safe work in hot conditions
Tech entrepreneurs have developed a wearable device that monitors workers' physiology to predict and prevent heat injuries and deaths. [ + ]
Enhanced copper surfaces developed to improve health and safety
Researchers have developed a new copper surface that can kill bacteria more than 100 times faster than standard copper, to combat the threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. [ + ]
Underground mining project receives federal funding support
A mining safety project to develop high-capacity dynamic rock reinforcement for underground mines has received $3 million in funding. [ + ]
Hand protection technology enhances workplace safety
A new hand protection technology uses graphene in its range of gloves to protect workers against cuts and abrasions. [ + ]
