Industry News
OSPRI bans quad bikes amidst safety concerns
Quad bikes have been banned by primary industries services company OSPRI, due to a recent spate of accidents involving these vehicles. [ + ]
Creating cleaner air for workers
A clean air project is designed to improve the safety of workers exposed to methane contaminated air. [ + ]
Heat stress monitoring carried out on NT miners
The impact of heat stress will be monitored at the McArthur River Mine in order to improve the safety of workers. [ + ]
Innovative mental health app recognised with award
A mental health app designed help lower depression and suicide risk has been awarded at the 2017 UNSW Innovation Awards. [ + ]
Workplaces are less safe for older workers
More needs to be done to keep older workers safe, according to a new study. [ + ]
Computer models to improve rail safety
Rail safety is being improved in Australia and Indonesia via computer models that predict how rail cars will respond to different track conditions. [ + ]
Simulation and radar technology improves vehicle safety
The safety and reliability of vehicles could be improved with new technology developed by NI. [ + ]
Mining Emergency Response Competition in Perth
The seventh annual Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) will be held on the grounds of Langley Park in Perth on 25 and 26 November 2017. [ + ]
Ignored asbestos recommendations could put lives at risk
Coalition senators have been accused of putting industry profit ahead of workers' lives, after they rejected the asbestos import recommendations from a Senate Committee inquiry report. [ + ]
Emergency breathing devices deemed unsafe
Workplaces have been advised to immediately remove unsafe emergency escape breathing devices from vehicles and buildings. [ + ]
Fair Work audits businesses in Albury–Wodonga
Audits are being carried out on businesses across Albury–Wodonga, to ensure they are complying with their workplace obligations. [ + ]
Calls for a better rehabilitation framework for injured workers
Without a consistent framework to operate within, many rehabilitation providers have been left confused about what is expected of them in supporting the injured worker, according to icare. [ + ]
