Case Studies
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. [ + ]
Guide released to combat modern slavery in resources, energy sectors
A new guide has been published to help Australian businesses in the resources and energy sectors understand and manage their modern slavery risks. [ + ]
Developing a safe way to remove large underground raise bore reamers
A safe work methodology has been developed to remove large diameter reamers in an underground environment. [ + ]
Toolkit to help eliminate sexual harassment in minerals industry
An Industry Toolkit has been released to help the industry take action to eliminate workplace sexual harassment. [ + ]
Bolt tensioning device enhances power worker safety at electricity plants
A bolt tensioning device that protects nuclear power workers by enabling groups of fasteners to be torqued or released immediately has opened doors for Aussie innovators at global electricity plants. [ + ]
Asset integrity firm collaborates on hazardous substance storage solutions study
A new study will see researchers collaborate with an asset integrity firm to develop more efficient methods for monitoring the safety of storage for hazardous substances. [ + ]
Low smoke zero halogen cabling range enhances electrical and fire safety
Fires are devastating, but the effects of toxic smoke can be even worse in terms of corrosive smoke damage to electronic equipment in areas such as communications and data centres. [ + ]
Safer construction with BIM and WHS risk management integration
The NSW Government has conducted research to integrate WHS risk management into Building Information Modelling, to improve WHS management in construction. [ + ]
Using outrigger pads to meet safety challenges on remote sites
Outrigger pads, designed to be virtually indestructible, can be used to promote safety across challenging conditions in the mining and construction industries. [ + ]
Research outlines how mining companies can better protect workers
Researchers from Edith Cowan University have identified the key causes of workplace fatalities in the resources sector, to help companies make their workplaces safer. [ + ]
Rostering system optimises shift work for trucking, construction workers
A cloud-based rostering system has been developed to improve alertness, productivity and safety among workers in the trucking, construction and mining industries. [ + ]
