Industry News
New survey to cut costs and improve land rig safety
An equipment survey released by Lloyd's Register Energy is designed to reduce inspection costs and assess the integrity and safety of land rigs. [ + ]
Female plumbers breaking trade stereotypes
When Helen Yost expressed an interest in plumbing as a trade, she was told by a male boss “girls don’t plumb” — but that hasn’t stopped her. [ + ]
Qld wastewater reveals meth secrets
Results from Queensland wastewater show methamphetamine consumption has increased five times since 2009. [ + ]
Work flexibility guide to boost gender diversity in mining
Launched to coincide with International Women's Day, mining employers now have access to a practical tool for greater flexible work arrangements with the intention of attracting more female workers. [ + ]
Lone worker safety app launched in NZ
A new safety app targeted at lone workers, from GetHomeSafe, has been launched in New Zealand. [ + ]
Push for protection devices to be fitted on quad bikes: Victoria
A new safety approach from WorkSafe Victoria may see a push for rollover protection to be fitted to quad bikes in Victorian workplaces to reduce fatalities and serious injuries. [ + ]
Air tools leaving industry open to hand-arm vibration claims
Businesses are being warned that badly maintained air tools which cause hand-arm vibration are leaving industries open to significant damages payouts. [ + ]
New owners for Australian Wormald fire business
The deal for global fire and security company Tyco to sell off its Wormald Australian fire business has now been finalised. [ + ]
New safety guidelines for working with robots
New guidelines on how to ensure the safety of human workers in collaborative robotic systems have now been published by the ISO. [ + ]
Emerson's $20m safety software deal with Cameron LNG
Emerson has announced it will provide automation expertise and safety software to one of the first new liquefied natural gas export terminals in North America. [ + ]
500 companies register under mandatory NZ hazardous laws
Over 500 importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances have already registered their details with New Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) under new rules brought in late last year. [ + ]
Fight to retain engineering skills for Australian industry
Engineers at risk of losing their jobs due to the closures of the three vehicle manufacturing plants in Victoria are finding new opportunities across other industry sectors such as mining, construction and defence. [ + ]
If your workers aren't safe, then neither are you
Employers are being asked to consider the impact of serious workplace injuries on not only the victims but also themselves in a powerful new public awareness campaign. [ + ]
Safety guidelines for quarry workers
New safety guidelines with practical advice to better protect workers have been released by the Victorian state government. [ + ]
Environmental lead linked to aggressive behaviour
Children exposed to higher levels of environmental lead are more likely as adults to engage in aggressive behaviour and commit assaults, new research has found. [ + ]
