Industry News
3.6 million Australian workers exposed to carcinogens
Australian researchers have found that a staggering 40% of workers are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their current jobs, with men at higher risk than women. [ + ]
Novel gas-detection technology being commericialised
Photonic Innovations aims to commercialise a novel gas-detection technology, developed at the University of Otago, that is claimed to virtually eliminate false alarms. [ + ]
Safety alert - tyre exploded during inflation
According to a report from NSW Trade & Investment, a tyre on an underground development jumbo exploded shortly after being topped up with compressed nitrogen in a surface workshop, injuring one person. [ + ]
Dust from dairies not likely to pose hazard to nearby communities
Studies by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicate the dust stirred up by wind and restless cattle at dairies does contain bacteria, fungi and small bacterial remnants such as endotoxins. But these potentially problematic particles are not found at high levels far beyond the barnyard. [ + ]
Yokogawa receives top health and safety accreditation
Yokogawa Australia has become one of only two industrial automation and control companies operating in Australia to achieve certification in the soon-to-be-recognised international occupational health and safety management system standard, the OHSAS 18001:2007. [ + ]
Busting the mood for food
Researchers at Microsoft have released a report on the development of a 'smart bra' with embedded sensors that capture heart rate and respiration as well as skin activity and movement to detect a woman's stress levels. Designed as a method to combat emotional overeating, the data from the bra is processed and a warning message can be sent to a mobile phone application if the risk of overeating is detected. [ + ]
Airport Link comes first for safety
Airport Link has won the 2013 Consult Australia Award for Excellence in Safety in Design, to round-off the project's award-winning year. [ + ]
Take care at end-of-year celebrations
WorkCover NSW is reminding businesses and workers in the region of the need to ensure the safety of themselves and their colleagues when attending work celebrations. [ + ]
Research into factors that contribute to severe road accidents
New research just published in the International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion details how trucks account for 8% of US highway traffic, yet are involved in 11% of fatal road crashes. [ + ]
Darwin welcomes a one-stop shop for all things safety
Safety in Action Darwin is being held from 19-20 March at The Darwin Convention Centre. [ + ]
Beating the heat this summer
As we head into the summer months, WorkCover NSW is urging all businesses and workers in the region to protect themselves when working in the heat. [ + ]
Being active does combat that sedentary desk job
Office workers can rest assured - as long as you are physically active, your desk job won’t kill you. [ + ]
Retailers asked to make safety a priority
WorkSafe Victoria inspectors began visiting retail stores across Victoria this week to remind shop owners and their staff about safety during the busy Christmas and New Year sales rush. [ + ]
Student develops portable X-ray system
An X-ray imaging system developed by Victoria University researcher Nicola Winch could open the way for X-rays to be carried out in a range of new environments. [ + ]
Strategy aims to reduce injuries, fatalities for SA's young workers
Recommendations from South Australia's young workers are included in a recently launched strategy that aims to reduce injuries and fatalities in the workplace. [ + ]
