Industry News
Safety app wins awards
DoneSafe was recognised as the Best Design Studio with less than five employees and the Gold Winner in the Business Tools category at the 2015 AUS [app] Design Awards in October. [ + ]
Airservices focused on safety
Despite profits being down, Airservices Australia said it has continued to make significant investment in delivering a safer national airways system for Australians during 2014–15. [ + ]
Emerson's deal with Intel strengthens cybersecurity for critical assets
A partnership between Emerson and Intel will strengthen Emerson's cybersecurity solutions and enhance control system protection.
[ + ]ACE EXPO returns to Melbourne
ACE EXPO Victoria, a biennial event for the construction and contracting industry, will return again in 2015 to the Melbourne Showgrounds from 12–14 November. [ + ]
Injured workers can make additional claim under new regulation
A new regulation will allow injured workers in NSW to make one further claim if their condition significantly deteriorates. [ + ]
Research shows on-farm deaths could be halved
Almost half of all deaths on farms could be prevented by implementing simple solutions we already know about, according to new research. [ + ]
Machine accident costs processor $60,000
Inadequate guarding on a machine has cost a chicken processor $60,000 following a serious workplace incident. [ + ]
1 in 2 outdoor workers miss out on sun protection
Aussie workplaces are being reminded by the Cancer Council about the need to provide sun protection to employees. [ + ]
Last chance to get involved in National Safe Work Month
October has been National Safe Work Month, and as the month draws to a close, workplaces are being reminded that there is still time to get involved. [ + ]
Emerson acquires IntelliSAW business
Emerson Acquisition has announced its acquisition of IntelliSAW Inc., a provider of systems that protect electric power transmission and distribution equipment. [ + ]
Don't play renovation roulette: National Asbestos Awareness Month
With home renovations on the rise, getting to know where you can find asbestos around the home is a key message of National Asbestos Awareness Month this November. [ + ]
Managing risks of diesel exhaust for workplaces
Around 1.2 million Australian workers are exposed to diesel exhaust, and to help workplaces manage the risks, Safe Work Australia has released a guide and video on the topic. [ + ]
Australian firm wins top Chinese award for mine safety training
Brisbane-based List Premier Education has won a prestigious Chinese foreign expert award for its contributions to mine safety training. [ + ]
Winners named for 2015 national safety awards
The winners of NFSCA Foundation's national safety awards of excellence for 2015 have been announced. [ + ]
$15.8m bill prompts forklift safety warning
A forklift safety warning has been issued following revelations more than 1300 accidents costing $15.8m in compensation have occurred over two years in NSW. [ + ]
