Inspectors set sights high on Echuca and Moama
12 November, 2014Preventing falls from heights will be a key focus of a health and safety campaign being conducted at Echuca and Moama construction sites next week.
Handling initiative introduced by staff on mine site to reduce risk
27 October, 2014Tyco staff working on mining sites in Newman, WA, have initiated a new safety handling improvement that has dramatically reduced exposure to situations which could lead to injury. The initiative is now being rolled out across other sites.
Virtual simulation increases safety of processing technology
30 September, 2014Large-scale calciners used in mineral processing can be analysed at the design stage to mitigate the technical risk associated with the process technology and materials used in construction of these plants.
Expanded CCTV network to boost safety and fight crime
06 August, 2014Ten new high-definition CCTV cameras providing better quality images have been installed in Kings Cross, Surry Hills and the city centre as part of the City of Sydney's ongoing efforts to make Sydney safer after dark.
Guidance note on traffic management from WorkSafe ACT
10 April, 2014WorkSafe ACT has issued a new Guidance Note (No. 120) on temporary traffic management when working on or near public roads.
Partnership to improve water safety gear
26 March, 2014SAI Global has announced it is partnering with Surf Life Saving Australia to develop what is claimed to be the world’s first specification/standard for low-buoyancy water safety gear, beginning with life jackets.
Australian standard for electrically powered wheelchairs
13 November, 2013Standards Australia has released a revision of AS/NZS 3695.2:2013 Wheelchairs Part 2: Requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs (including mobile scooters).
Keeping the hospital quiet
30 September, 2013A team of CSIRO scientists has carried out sophisticated acoustic studies in a quest to help create the quietest hospital in Australia.
101 reasons to head to Work Safe Week in Victoria
30 September, 2013Work Safe Week in Victoria will include 101 seminars designed to inform and empower employers and employees on health and safety issues at work.
Beware the risks when using concrete precast panels
30 September, 2013Precast concrete panels have become popular for many types of building projects but, according to WorkSafe Victoria, the risks associated with their use should not be underestimated.
WorkCover NSW securing safety in wood industry
24 September, 2013WorkCover NSW will visit 200 NSW wood manufacturing businesses over the next two months as part of a program to improve safety in one of the state's highest risk industries.
Sitemed achieves ISO 9001 accreditation
30 August, 2013Health and emergency response outsourcing company Sitemed has been awarded ISO 9001 certification.
Public comment open on draft Code of Practice: Construction Work
29 August, 2013Safe Work Australia has released the revised draft Code of Practice: Construction Work for a six-week public comment period starting today.
Safety notice: beware of imitations of NHP's Lockdin device
27 August, 2013NHP has advised that inferior-quality imitation copies of its Lockdin range have recently appeared in the market and pose a genuine safety risk.
Faulty cable recall
22 August, 2013Infinity brand thermoplastic-sheathed, insulated electric electrical cables have recently failed laboratory testing and batch numbers INFH 190311, INFH 210912 and INFMEL 081112 are being recalled.
