Industry News
Wind turbine emergency escape workshop
Safely escaping from a wind turbine nacelle in a fire emergency was the topic for discussion for engineering and health and safety personnel who gathered in Norway last month for the Safer by Design workshop. [ + ]
Mechanical engineering safety continues to evolve
For 25 years the Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar has established itself as an annual key forum for mechanical engineers, manufacturers and contractors in the mining community. [ + ]
Creating mentally healthy workplaces
The escalating mental health challenge will be the focus of next week's workplace safety gathering in Brisbane, which is expected to attract over 2500 people. [ + ]
Raise awareness to prevent workplace deaths this April
Safe Work Australia is encouraging organisations to get involved in the upcoming World Day for Safety and Health at Workon 28 April - a day to focus on taking action to prevent workplace death and injury, as well as remember those who have died because of workplace incidents and disease.
[ + ]Volunteers not safe from workplace bullying
Volunteering to work for a cause or organisation often comes from a person's generosity, but this does not stop many from experiencing workplace bullying, according to new research released from Murdoch University and Edith Cowan University (ECU). [ + ]
Helping employees 'choose to be well'
The Safety First Conference & Expo has confirmed Dr Rod Gutierrez, principal psychologist for DuPont Sustainable Solutions, as a keynote speaker for its Premium forum. He will speak about building resilience into a workplace in order to help protect workers from psychological injury in a fast-moving and imperfect world. [ + ]
No children on worksites: WorkCover issues warning following death of boy, 8
The tragic death of an 8-year-old boy on a worksite last December has prompted WorkCover NSW to issue a timely warning to builders and construction companies these school holidays to ensure children are kept clear of construction sites. [ + ]
Aviation safety review after German plane tragedy
Australian aviation authorities are reviewing initial information from the investigation into the tragic loss of Germanwings flight 4U9525 that is thought to have been flown deliberately into the French Alps by one of its pilots on 24 March, killing everyone on board. [ + ]
Ballot starts on international standard for safer workplaces
Voting has now begun on new international standards to improve safety in the workplace worldwide. [ + ]
World safety leaders converge on Melbourne for NMW 2015
Leading safety experts will gather in Melbourne for this year's Safety First Conference & Expo during National Manufacturing Week. [ + ]
Vest with soft robotics gives workers more power
A power vest using what experts call ‘soft robotics’ will provide back support for workers exposed to frequent heavy lifting. [ + ]
Arthritis and other conditions costing $7.4 billion a year
La Trobe University has highlighted a massive issue for Australian workplaces - employees suffering from arthritis and other musculoskeletal health conditions - costing about $7.4 billion a year in lost workplace productivity. [ + ]
Video targets fatal falls from flatbed trucks
NSW WorkCover has launched a new video safety alert addressing the workplace risk of loading and unloading a flatbed truck or trailer. Figures show 15 workers have died in Australia between 2003 and 2012 after falling from their trucks. [ + ]
Take stock of chemical use, urges new campaign
Handling powerful chemicals can be a risky business, which is why WorkCover NSW has launched a new campaign encouraging agricultural and horticultural workers to safely manage or prevent their exposure to potentially harmful substances. [ + ]
