New field trials of technology designed to test driver fatigue are being funded by the federal government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). [ + ]

A new program aimed at reducing suicide rates in the construction industry has been launched by redundancy fund Incolink in Victoria. [ + ]

CSIRO's Data61 is competing in the US SubT Challenge to develop technology that could improve safety for first responders in underground environments. [ + ]

A Victoria-wide rollout of 30,000 solar power and hot water systems will be supported by three regulators within the state. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia held a seminar about mentally healthy workplaces, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on 10 October. [ + ]

The finalists of the annual SafeWork NSW Awards have now been announced. [ + ]

This National Safe Work Month, the dangers of substance use and abuse in the workplace are being highlighted. [ + ]

Drones, productivity apps, autonomous control, robotics and virtual reality are all helping to improve efficiencies in the civil construction sector. [ + ]

A health, safety, quality and risk (HSQR) manager has been appointed at CouriersPlease (CP). [ + ]