Industry News
Ice training boosts safety for frontline staff
Frontline workers in Victoria will receive training in how to most effectively and safely respond to people affected by the drug ice. [ + ]
Christmas is risky for workers, says WorkSafe Victoria
Workers are more likely to die in November and December than any other time of the year, warns WorkSafe Victoria. [ + ]
Safety the key to regaining public trust in Dreamworld
As the focus shifts from criticism of Ardent Leisure's public response following last week's Dreamworld tragedy to how the company will rebuild and regain the public's trust, Deakin PR expert Ross Monaghan offers his insight on how the company can recover. [ + ]
Vault in Melbourne to provide EHS software
Cloud-based environment, health and safety (EHS) software provider Vault Intelligence has set up shop in Melbourne. [ + ]
Construction materials industry innovations recognised at CCAA awards
Hanson and Boral Construction Materials and Cement have been recognised for their innovative solutions at the 2016 CCAA Environment, Health and Safety Awards. [ + ]
Real-time dust tracker reduces health risk
A new study has confirmed the effectiveness of the Coherent Doppler Lidar system in monitoring and analysing dust plumes. [ + ]
Soldier safety to be improved by Defence and CSIRO
The Department of Defence and the Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have signed a $3.2 million collaboration agreement for a prototype respirator filter designed to protect soldiers. [ + ]
Fike awarded for its ship safety system
A camera mounted in hazard areas to detect oil mist in ship engine rooms has seen Fike win the 2016 SAFETY4SEA Initiative Award at a forum in Greece. [ + ]
How good is your WHS knowledge?
Test your work health and safety knowledge with the interactive Safe Work Australia online quiz. [ + ]
Workplace violence is not okay!
First responders routinely encounter violence on the job which can have a profound impact on both their mental and physical health. A SafeWork Australia video identifies practical ways that first responders can be supported to stay safe and healthy on the job. [ + ]
Safety on the agenda at NHVR technical working group
The first technical working group held by the NHVR will focus on issues such as brake systems, tyre inflation and work surrounding coupling safety. [ + ]
Augmented reality helmet improves workplace safety
A helmet that facilitates augmented reality in the workplace will be demonstrated by the CSC at the Gartner Symposium. [ + ]
Structural safety in a heartbeat
Structural monitoring technology that can pinpoint structural damage and stability issues in real time in order to mitigate risk and enhance safety has been introduced to Australia and New Zealand by Mainmark. [ + ]
Safety excellence recognised at national safety awards
The winners of the NSCA Foundation/GIO Workers Compensation 24th Annual National Safety Awards of Excellence have been announced. [ + ]
Workplace deaths on the decline, says Safe Work Australia
The most recent Safe Work Australia report indicates that death rates are falling, while almost half of all workplace deaths occurred in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries. [ + ]
