Industry News
Loose-fill asbestos guide for tradies
A new safety guide has been released for anyone working in a property that contains loose-fill asbestos insulation.
[ + ]Digital boost to safety
Digital tools to boost safety in the workplace were some of the new technologies highlighted at the Safety First Conference & Expo held in Melbourne last week. [ + ]
Deaths in glass and glazing industry prompt new safety video
A spike in serious injuries and deaths in the NSW glass and glazing industry has prompted WorkCover NSW to respond with a new safety message. [ + ]
Your healthy workforce starts now: 1000 employers take on corporate challenge
More than 1000 organisations are taking part in a global initiative starting today that puts healthy employees at the centre of successful business. [ + ]
1000 receive globally recognised machine safety training
1000 industry professionals have now been awarded the globally recognised Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) accreditation from Pilz and TÜV NORD. [ + ]
Innovative mining boot steps closer to award
Encompassing a suite of innovative technologies and a range of features not used before in the mining environment, the Blundstone new-generation 980 Underground Mining Boot has been shortlisted for the coveted Good Design Awards. [ + ]
A must-see event for first responders
Are you a first responder who uses critical communications at work? Then you only have two weeks left to register for the big event that showcases the latest in information and technology solutions for the industry - Comms Connect 2015. [ + ]
Safety barrier makes Sunday Times Export Track 100 list
Industrial safety barrier manufacturer A-SAFE has won a place on the prestigious league table for the Sunday Times BT Business SME Export Track 100. [ + ]
Are you vulnerable to process safety risk?
Bringing together senior-level process safety practitioners and regulators across various industries, ProSafe 2015 goes beyond the realm of process safety to include lessons from other Major Accident Hazards (MAH) industries. [ + ]
Safety First update
Are you ready for Safety First? [ + ]
NZ Men's Health Week: 8-14 June 2015
Kiwi men are being encouraged to get proactive about improving their health and wellbeing in the lead-up to the New Zealand Men's Health Week, on during 8-14 June. [ + ]
Drug testing demand on the rise
Two well-known drug testing agencies have formed a collaborative partnership to open a new testing facility in New Zealand to combat the growing demand for drug abuse detection. [ + ]
Real-time technology to increase truck driver safety in Vic
Transport experts will gather in Melbourne this week to show how intelligent transport systems could increase safety for truck drivers on Victorian highways. [ + ]
Kit to help commercial vessel owners meet safety deadline
A resource kit to assist industry and commercial vessel operators comply with revised operational safety requirements has been launched by The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the University of Tasmania's Australian Maritime College (AMC). [ + ]
Wormald partners with Komatsu for safer mobile equipment
Wormald has signed a national supply agreement with Komatsu to provide fire suppression systems for mobile equipment. An industry first, the partnership will see vehicle fire suppression systems supplied directly to Komatsu for fitment by technicians at the assembly stage. [ + ]
