Industry News
Closing the loophole on hand safety conformance
In recent revisions to the Australian and New Zealand occupational protective glove standard, mandatory independent testing and certification has come under scrutiny. [ + ]
Mental health support for Victorian farmers
Up to 30 additional mental health first-aid sessions and an expanded 'Look Over The Farm Gate' support program will be available for dairy farmers across Victoria. [ + ]
Tougher asbestos controls demanded
After asbestos was detected on a major Brisbane construction site this week, Queensland is calling on the Commonwealth to step up its efforts to prevent the importation of materials that may contain asbestos. [ + ]
Punishment is not enough for workplace safety excellence
Working with Queensland industry, researchers at QUT are developing 'carrot and stick' strategies for workplace safety. [ + ]
LED technology monitors safety on construction sites
LED technology is being used on construction sites in Indonesia to provide a brightly lit message to workers around the dangers of tilting buildings. [ + ]
Applying for your role or similar to work overseas
What you need to know to work in New Zealand and vice versa under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA). [ + ]
New chemicals database
A new chemicals database of over 4500 chemicals classified under the GHS is now available. [ + ]
Reminder over hazards of fragile roofing materials
Employers and workers are being reminded about the hazards of working on or near brittle roofing materials. [ + ]
Mobile plant movement under inspection
An inspection program will soon look at machinery guarding and the safe movement of vehicles relating to mobile plant movement in retail and transport workplaces in Perth, WA. [ + ]
SICK wins 2016 Red Dot Award
Industrial sensor manufacturer SICK has won a coveted 2016 Product Design category in the international Red Dot Award competition. [ + ]
Proposed changes to Dangerous Goods Code open for public consultation
Have your say: possible changes to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail are now open for public consultation. [ + ]
A new approach to safety training
Pilz has announced a new training program to simplify how workers and organisations get certified in machine safety. [ + ]
Shoddy welding 'will lead to deaths'
Public safety is at risk unless compliance is legislated for fabricated steel, warns the Welding Technology Institute of Australia. [ + ]
Emergency planning for extreme events
If Sydney was hit with a magnitude 6.2 earthquake, would our emergency response systems hold up? [ + ]
Photoelectric smoke alarms will be the way of the future
With the mandatory installation of photoelectric smoke alarms in all homes in Queensland, one manufacturing company is ceasing production of ionisation smoke alarms altogether. [ + ]
