Company fined $250,000 over driver's death
05 June, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaA company was convicted and fined $250,000 in the County Court of Victoria this week over an incident that killed a driver at an abattoir in 2013.
Digital boost to safety
01 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaDigital 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
28 May, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSWA 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
27 May, 2015More than 1000 organisations are taking part in a global initiative starting today that puts healthy employees at the centre of successful business.
Vertical Matters Dynamic Risk Tool risk management system
22 May, 2015The Vertical Matters online quality management system now includes a Dynamic Risk Tool, which is designed to help workers manage and update safety risks while working in the field.
1000 receive globally recognised machine safety training
22 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP1000 industry professionals have now been awarded the globally recognised Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE) accreditation from Pilz and TÜV NORD.
A must-see event for first responders
20 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)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
19 May, 2015Industrial 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?
18 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Marcus EvansBringing 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.
NZ Men's Health Week: 8-14 June 2015
14 May, 2015Kiwi 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.
Real-time technology to increase truck driver safety in Vic
13 May, 2015Transport experts will gather in Melbourne this week to show how intelligent transport systems could increase safety for truck drivers on Victorian highways.
Construction breaches cause $570,000 silver lining for industry education
13 May, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaTwo companies from the construction sector have each entered into an enforceable undertaking to spend a total of $570,000 on industry-wide education material and training programs after WorkSafe issued charges against the companies following workplace incidents in Victoria in 2013.
Kit to help commercial vessel owners meet safety deadline
12 May, 2015A 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).
Prediction software to fight bushfires
06 May, 2015The CSIRO has released a software tool that can predict the severity and spread of destructive bushfires.
