Industry News
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. [ + ]
One in three PTSD sufferers lack treatment
According to Deakin University researchers, approximately 824,000 Australians were likely to have been diagnosed with PTSD in 2015 and a large percentage of them are not receiving appropriate care. [ + ]
Reducing the cost of mental health in the workplace
Many businesses do not view mental health issues as their responsibility, despite the fact that 15% of depression is attributable to the workplace. [ + ]
Aussie Pumps alerts industry to new plumbing standard
The AS/NZS 4322.1 standard for the plumbing industry is designed to protect users of high-pressure cleaning and jetting equipment. [ + ]
Black Lung disease hits Australian open-cut mines
A Queensland miner who has has never worked underground is now affected by Black Lung disease. [ + ]
2016 WorkSafe Award winners announced
The winners of the Victorian 2016 WorkSafe Awards include a ramp with self-closing doors, a robotics system for cutting large carcasses and a comprehensive return to work program for disadvantaged employees. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW surveys farm safety
With 1514 injuries sustained on farms during the three years to July 2010, SafeWork NSW is aiming is to reduce this number and improve injury management. [ + ]
