Industry News
Increased support for napping at work
Welnis, an office fit-out company focused on bringing human wellbeing into the built environment, and SleepFit, a company of sleep specialists providing workplace programs on sleep, have collaborated on developing a solution for sleep and fatigue management in workplaces across Australia. [ + ]
Chemical engineers to focus on regeneration at Chemeca
Regeneration, recovery and reinvention will be a key theme at Chemeca 2016, the largest annual gathering of Australian and New Zealand chemical and process engineers. [ + ]
Ladder safety warning issued by SafeWork NSW
Tragically, one worker has been killed and four have been seriously injured after falls from ladders in NSW in the past two months. [ + ]
Pilz establishes regional HQ in Singapore
Pilz has recently opened its regional headquarters for South-East Asia in Singapore. [ + ]
Standards update — national approach to fire protection maintenance
National businesses are being urged to standardise maintenance of fire protection as Victoria joins the rest of Australia in implementing fire protection maintenance standard AS1851-2012. [ + ]
Quad bike safety action on Victorian farms
In an effort to tackle the numbers of deaths and serious injuries caused by quad bikes, the Andrews Labor Government has announced a $6 million subsidy scheme to help Victorian farmers make their quad bikes safer. [ + ]
Machinery guarding and stockyard handling videos
During National Farm Safety Week, Safe Work Australia has partnered with the National Farmers' Federation to produce two short farm safety videos on machinery guarding and stockyard handling. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
