Industry News
New Deb Stoko skincare range for Australia
A new range of occupational skin care is poised to be rolled out in Australasia. [ + ]
Emerson signs 10-year agreement with BP for oil and gas
Emerson will provide automation technologies to BP for its upstream oil and gas operations under a new 10-year global agreement. [ + ]
New radar safety technology
VicRoads announced it will install radar-based reverse braking technology on its road maintenance fleet, which could become standard across industry. [ + ]
New handbook for good work design
A new handbook to help businesses meet their obligations under work health and safety laws has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Safe Work Month coming this October
There is a range of ways to get involved in the upcoming National Safe Work Month this October, including free seminars and a $5000 competition prize. [ + ]
Bushfire monitoring system gives updates every 10 minutes
A new bushfire monitoring system, due to be operational by June next year, can provide updates to emergency responders every 10 minutes — a vast improvement to the current rate of every 6 hours. [ + ]
Asbestos found in imported products
A safety alert has been released by WorkCover NSW about imported building products that contain asbestos following a recent discovery in Sydney. [ + ]
Australia's soaring $3bn hangover bill
People who miss work due to alcohol and drug related sickness are costing Australia more than $3bn, a new report has found. [ + ]
New insights for spinal injuries
An AU–US research alliance is working out how function is lost in the discs of people's spines while load bearing to improve treatment for back sufferers. [ + ]
Company fined $180,000 after workers injured in factory falls
A company from WA has been found guilty of breaching the Occupational Safety and Health Act and fined $180,000 following a 2013 incident that seriously injured two workers. [ + ]
Wearable impact monitor wins international competition
A helmet that can measure head impact and even brain activity has won the international Sudden Impact competition for wearable health solutions. [ + ]
$1.3m research to reduce quad bike deaths
The results from a $1.3m funded research project into quad bike safety were released this week by the University of NSW. [ + ]
Car technology that sees around corners
Ford's new camera technology gives a 180° view from the front of a vehicle to help drivers navigate blind junctions and other traffic situations with reduced visibility. [ + ]
Safety inspections for Victoria
Several south-eastern Victorian towns will be the target of safety inspections this month, as WorkSafe Victoria focuses on hazardous and high-risk workplaces. [ + ]
National Tradies Month during August
Tradespeople are in the spotlight this month during Tradies National Health Month, a national campaign focusing on the health, safety and positive effects of physiotherapy for workers in a labour-intensive industry. [ + ]
