Industry News
Using infrared thermography to help prevent the spread of viruses
Since the Swine Flu threat and the most recent outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, healthcare providers and public officials have been using non-contact infrared cameras to quickly scan large numbers of people in public areas for the elevated body temperatures that could indicate a virus infection. [ + ]
Simplex launches with Pacific Hoists
Pacific Hoists has announced its appointment as the master distributor for Simplex products for Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Truck company's proactive safety campaign a winner
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has congratulated TruckSafe operator Speedie Contractors on winning the 'Best Solution of a WHS Risk in a small business' award at the NSCA National Safety Awards of Excellence earlier this week. [ + ]
Essential burn services receive over $61,000 for new equipment and programs
Clipsal by Schneider Electric and the Julian Burton Burns Trust have announced six recipients of the biannual Community Grants Program. [ + ]
How organisational culture impacts WHS performance
Safe Work Australia has released a video that explores how an organisation's culture impacts on safety and what people can do to shift it in the right direction. [ + ]
Talking to your car is often distracting
Two new AAA-University of Utah studies show that despite public belief to the contrary, hands-free, voice-controlled automobile infotainment systems can distract drivers, although it is possible to design them to be safer. [ + ]
ACOHS changes name to Chemical Safety International
ACOHS has changed its name to Chemical Safety International. [ + ]
Unsocial work hours have antisocial impact
Australians who regularly work evenings, nights or weekends have worse work-life balance than those who work standard weekday hours, new research from the University of South Australia's Centre for Work + Life reveals. [ + ]
Lowest compensated fatality rate in a decade
Data released today in Safe Work Australia's latest Comparative Performance Monitoring report shows work-related compensated injury fatalities are at their lowest level since 2002. [ + ]
Aussie answer to toxic fire-fighting chemicals
Australian scientists have come up with the solution to a worldwide pollution problem - how to mop up the toxic residues left after the use of special foams to fight fires. [ + ]
Partnership on mental health in the workplace
SoFA, SEEK and the Melbourne Business School have entered into an Australian partnership to help break down mental health related barriers in the workplace.
[ + ]Trucking industry launches driver health initiative
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has launched a driver health initiative, releasing the first in a series of health fact sheets for ATA members. [ + ]
Managing menopause in the workplace
A new report, led by La Trobe University, has found that menopausal women fear discrimination in the workplace and face a lack of menopause-specific support. The report presents the key findings and recommendations of a research project titled 'Women, Work and the Menopause: Releasing the Potential of Older Professional Women'. [ + ]
Office workers at risk from prolonged sitting and harsh lighting
Public health researchers at the University of Adelaide say office workers need to move more and sit less, and use warm-coloured lighting instead of blue-rich LEDs, to help avoid some serious potential health risks. [ + ]
Resource Centre App now available for phones
The Capital Safety Fall Protection Resource & Education Centre App is now also available for iOS and Android phones. [ + ]