Case Studies
Saliva-based drug testing tech drives bus group safety
An advanced drug and alcohol testing solution has been adopted by a bus operator to ensure the safety of their workforce, through in-house, saliva-based drug testing. [ + ]
Safety campaign identifies scaffolding as key construction concern
The Hazard 2020 safety campaign identified mobile plant and scaffolding hazards as the most common causes of non-compliance with WHS Accreditation Scheme requirements. [ + ]
Machinery to enhance safety in decommissioning, repurposing and construction tasks
A new range of machinery has been designed to support the Australasian mining, energy and construction sectors as they carry out the decommissioning and repurposing of obsolete plant. [ + ]
US study highlights importance of hearing protection in workplace safety
A study conducted in the United States has found that over half of noise-exposed workers do not use hearing protection when exposed to workplace noise. [ + ]
New forklift series enhances operator safety and ergonomics
A new series of forklifts has been developed for a range of applications, to enhance operator safety, comfort and ergonomics. [ + ]
Tech company raises funds for AI start-up to boost workplace safety
Unleash live, an AI video analytics platform, has announced a Series A funding round, led by SafetyCulture, to fuel the growth of its A.I. Apps Store. [ + ]
Software developed to enhance rail level crossing safety
A tailor-made data analytics software program has been developed to help governments and industry make better planning decisions on level crossing safety treatments. [ + ]
PPE provider partners to protect those who protect our oceans
uvex safety has partnered with Seabin, offering its range of personal protective equipment to help monitor the health of our waterways. [ + ]
Polymer shock blocks protect against earthquakes in Australia
Lateral restraint blocks made from an engineering plastic designed to retain most of its strength are being used to safeguard bridges against earthquakes. [ + ]
Queensland invests in safer heights future for construction
The Queensland Government has invested in Gold Coast company Buildsafe to create more local jobs and make the construction industry safer. [ + ]
Flood monitoring platform targets rising water-related risks
BlackBerry Limited has partnered with the University of Windsor to provide a flood risk and clean water monitoring solution that addresses water-related risks. [ + ]
Commute plan uses tech to keep Queensland miners COVIDSafe
Remote worker management company JESI, in partnership with Microsoft Australia and METS Ignited, has launched the 'Resources COVID Safe Commute Plan'. [ + ]
Granville factory raises fire safety with ISO 9001:2015 certification
Trafalgar Group's Granville facility has earned ISO 9001:2015 for its quality management system, and the design, production and supply of passive fire protection products. [ + ]
Research to cut the construction industry's suicide toll
New research from UniSA is striving to understand why construction workers are struggling with mental health and has identified 26 potential drivers of suicide. [ + ]
Fever screening kiosks to enhance workplace safety
Designed in Melbourne, the screening kiosks will offer automated, touchless and accurate health screening for entry into facilities, along with temperature checking. [ + ]
