Mental health and bullying in Australian workplaces - annual report
03 June, 2014Mental stress claims have fallen while the rate of harassment and/or workplace bullying has increased, according to the first annual ‘Psychosocial Health and Safety and Bullying in Australian Workplaces’ statement by Safe Work Australia.
Drive towards a Fatality Free Friday
29 May, 2014Tens of thousands of Caltex employees, shareholders, customers and suppliers have pledged to do their bit for road safety as the nation prepares for tomorrow's eighth annual Fatality Free Friday.
Explaining risk-taking at railway crossings: a QUT study into pedestrian behaviour
29 May, 2014Do males take more risks around railway crossings? Are Gen Ys crossing the line just for a thrill? Are you more likely to ignore the rules if missing the train means a 15-minute wait?
Research into jockey safety vests lays foundation for change
28 May, 2014A study into the effectiveness of jockey safety vests has confirmed that the vests have not contributed to the rise in fall-related neck and spine injuries and has also led to the peak industry body suspending the use by jockeys of one vest.
Asbestos-related disease indicators report released
22 May, 2014The third edition of the Asbestos-related Disease Indicators report has been released.
Rescue technology for construction workers being developed
22 May, 2014Rescuing trapped construction workers in emergencies such as a fire or a building collapse is the focus of new smartphone technology being developed by a team led by University of Canberra students.
Legionnaire's link with windscreen washer fluid in cars and buses
21 May, 2014A form of bacteria responsible for respiratory illness, including the deadly pneumonia known as Legionnaire's disease, may be able to grow in windscreen washer fluid and was isolated from nearly 75% of school buses tested in one district in Arizona, according to research presented on 18 May at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
RFDS partners with QMRS to improve safety in mines
15 May, 2014The Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland Services (RFDS) has partnered with Queensland Mines Rescue Service (QMRS) to develop a unique medical training program for members of mine rescue teams.
New appointment for Pilz
15 May, 2014Pilz Australia has appointed Ian Yeong as a business development manager to further strengthen its safety services and solutions.
Information release for deaths at Austar mine in Paxton, NSW
15 May, 2014NSW Trade & Investment Mine Safety has published an Investigation Information Release into the death of two workers at Austar mine at Paxton in the NSW Hunter Valley on 15 April 2014.
Breathing easier - Asthma Foundation aims to cut the cost of asthma meds
12 May, 2014Asthma Foundation NSW on behalf of Asthma Australia, and in partnership with UNSW Australia, Woolcock Institute, George Institute and NPS Medicine Wise, has secured a National Health and Medical Research (NHMRC) Partnership Grant to explore how to cut the cost of asthma medication to consumers and what the impact of reduced costs will be.
Share your road safety initiatives to save lives
06 May, 2014The National Road Safety Partnership Program has been launched by the National Transport Commission.
UTS joins international design challenge to fight ATM card skimming
05 May, 2014Minimising the risk of personal information being stolen at ATMs is at the centre of an international crime prevention collaboration.
RMIT researchers develop new antibacterial fabric
05 May, 2014RMIT researchers have developed a new antibacterial fabric that can kill a range of infectious bacteria, such as E. coli, within 10 minutes.
Farming fatalities spark safety call
02 May, 2014WorkCover NSW is appealing to the farming and agriculture industry to make safety a priority after three fatalities in a recent two-week period during 20 March-2 April.
