Industry News
Key safety leaders to gather in Brisbane to discuss workplace safety
More than 2500 decision-makers from workplace health and safety (WHS), operations, maintenance, technical and engineering backgrounds will gather in Brisbane from 22-23 April 2015 for Safety in Action. [ + ]
Mining industry encouraged to support workwear launch for prostate cancer awareness
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) and RWW Group have teamed up to launch the Blue Gear safety workwear range. The partnership aims to raise vital funds and awareness about prostate cancer, the most commonly diagnosed male cancer in Australia. [ + ]
Five-minute exercises that could make you happier at work
A new study by academics from the School of Psychology and Exercise Science at Murdoch University and Ludwig Maximilian University could help to make you happier at work. [ + ]
Independent investigation into loose-fill asbestos
The Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct an independent investigation into loose-fill asbestos in New South Wales and is providing free ceiling insulation testing to identify the full extent of affected homes across the state. [ + ]
Independent investigation into loose-fill asbestos
The Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct an independent investigation into loose-fill asbestos in New South Wales and is providing free ceiling insulation testing to identify the full extent of affected homes across the state. [ + ]
Sterile gloves not essential for minor procedures
New research from James Cook University has found that clean, boxed gloves are just as effective in reducing the risk of wound infections for minor procedures as sterile gloves. [ + ]
Workplaces urged to make safety a priority in 2015
A total of 23 people died in Victorian workplaces last year, according to provisional figures released by the Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA). [ + ]
NSW health and safety laws for mining to start in Feb 2015
The new health and safety law for NSW mining, the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulation 2014, has been made and published. [ + ]
Car to cyclist safety system
Volvo Cars, protective gravity sports gear manufacturer POC and Ericsson will present an innovative safety technology connecting drivers and cyclists at the International CES in Las Vegas (6-9 January 2015). [ + ]
Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics 2012-13
Safe Work Australia has released the Australian Workers' Compensation Statistics 2012-13 report. [ + ]
Dangerous goods notifications easier for business
Changes to the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws that come into effect on 1 January 2015 will cut red tape and make compliance easier for NSW businesses storing or handling dangerous goods. [ + ]
Roadside stop safety a priority this holiday season
NSW trucking association ATANSW and the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA NSW) have called for road users to share the space in roadside rest areas this holiday period. [ + ]
Functional safety program for Australian industry
IICA has developed a Functional Safety Engineer training course for Safety Instrumented Systems. [ + ]
Emerson opens new centres in Singapore
Emerson Process Management has opened two new facilities - the Pervasive Sensing Center of Excellence and an analytical technologies manufacturing and integration centre - in Singapore. [ + ]
TruckSafe and truckCare join forces for a safer industry
The trucking industry's own accreditation scheme, TruckSafe, and the Australian livestock transport industry's quality assurance program, truckCare, have joined forces to provide a single streamlined safety program for the road transport industry. [ + ]