Industry News
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. [ + ]
Report reveals what works in regard to workplace mental health
Australia's productivity is suffering because too many businesses are not taking action on mental health, the chair of the National Mental Health Commission, Prof. Allan Fels, said this month. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Builders urged to secure sites over the Christmas break
Victorian WorkCover Authority Manager of Construction Practices Allan Beacom said builders and site supervisors could take a number of simple measures to prevent unauthorised access to sites over the summer holiday period. [ + ]
Wearable technology for distribution centre
Honeywell has announced a versatile, hands-free, wearable solution engineered to drive efficiency, productivity and accuracy inside a warehouse or distribution centre. [ + ]
Defence physicist awarded for his safety and serviceability work
A Defence physicist whose work has helped to ensure the safety and serviceability of Australian military aircraft and submarines has won the 2014 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science. [ + ]
Driving app aims to change driving behaviour
The Netherlands-based software developer Decos has released a driving app called Flo, which is designed to provide drivers with real-time feedback. It automatically records all trips, based on GPS data and the device's motion sensors. [ + ]
ATANSW applauds voluntary uptake of vehicle-tracking technology
ATANSW has applauded the trucking industry’s voluntary adoption of vehicle tracking technology. [ + ]
New technology to predict workplace heat stress
Brisbane environmental firm Katestone has launched a software program called Heat Manager that forecasts when workers are more likely to suffer from heat stress. [ + ]
Tips for a safer workplace Christmas party
The Australian Drug Foundation recommends workplaces follow some simple rules when it comes to making sure staff stay safe while enjoying a fun night at the office Christmas party. [ + ]
Communique from asbestos conference
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency facilitated Australia's Inaugural International Conference on Asbestos Awareness and Management from 16-19 November in Melbourne. The delegates of the conference agreed to the following communique. [ + ]
ACCC will not oppose Wesfarmers' proposed acquisition of Pacific Brands' The Workwear Group
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that it will not oppose Wesfarmers Limited's (ASX:WES) proposed acquisition of Pacific Brands Limiteds (ASX: PBG) The Workwear Group. [ + ]
Inspire safety talk with a 'Jobs At Home Day' badge
The Victorian WorkCover Authority wants all Victorians to participate in 'Jobs At Home Day' on 5 December to highlight one of the most important reason for staying safe at work. [ + ]
