Industry News
Are accidents at work inevitable?
'To err is human — are workplace accidents inevitable?' is an interactive panel session being held at the Safety Institute of Australia National Convention today at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Emerson strengthens safety with Spectrex acquisition
Emerson has acquired Spectrex, expanding its flame and open-path gas detection portfolio to increase its safety monitoring activities. [ + ]
Finalists announced for 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Awards
A record number of finalists have been announced for this year's 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Awards. [ + ]
Fleet drivers 50% more susceptible to road crashes
Fleet drivers are more likely to be hurt or killed in road crashes, but vehicle monitoring systems are on offer to help mitigate the risks. [ + ]
Fatal incident in NSW underground mine
A machine operator has died in an underground mine incident in the NSW Central West. [ + ]
Time running out to have your say on the future of explosives regulation
There is less than a week left to comment on the future regulation of explosives in Australia with the public comment period closing on Thursday 10 September. [ + ]
Service station operator fined and convicted over gas fire
A Sydney service station operator has been fined and convicted for putting staff and the public at risk over a gas fire breakout. [ + ]
New list of work-related diseases to help with prevention and compensation
An updated list of diseases and associated work-related exposures has been published to help anyone involved in the prevention or compensation of occupational disease. [ + ]
Safety in Design conference in Perth this November
The IDC Technologies Safety in Design conference has been created to discuss the issues involved in safety in design (SiD) and aims to help reduce the number of safety incidents through pre-emptive design. [ + ]
National plan to reduce the risk of asbestos
State and Territory Ministers have endorsed a National Plan on Asbestos Safety and Eradication. [ + ]
Safety first at UON
The University of Newcastle has placed the safety of its staff and students at the forefront of its priorities with the signing of its first Health and Safety Charter. [ + ]
New campaign targets zero road deaths
Victorians will see a major shift in the way they are approached about road safety with the new Towards Zero campaign. [ + ]
Noise hazards in manufacturing a focus for WorkSafe
An inspection program looking into noise levels in manufacturing workplaces will soon begin in WA. [ + ]
Rigger's death highlights importance of risk management
The investigation findings into the death of a 51-year-old rigger at the Boggabri Coal Mine in 2014 have been released by NSW Mine Safety. [ + ]
Flooring installer fined $5000 over apprentice injury
A flooring installer from WA has pleaded guilty and been fined $5000 after an apprentice suffered serious hand injuries in 2012. [ + ]
