Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics 2012-13
19 December, 2014Safe Work Australia has released the Australian Workers' Compensation Statistics 2012-13 report.
Roadside stop safety a priority this holiday season
17 December, 2014NSW 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.
Emerson opens new centres in Singapore
15 December, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management has opened two new facilities - the Pervasive Sensing Center of Excellence and an analytical technologies manufacturing and integration centre - in Singapore.
TruckSafe and truckCare join forces for a safer industry
12 December, 2014The 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.
Report reveals what works in regard to workplace mental health
12 December, 2014Australia'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.
Builders urged to secure sites over the Christmas break
11 December, 2014Victorian 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.
Council trialling method to make roads safer
09 December, 2014Maintaining a network of around 500 km of unsealed roads is a huge undertaking for any regional council, especially a council with a small population of just 5000 ratepayers.
Defence physicist awarded for his safety and serviceability work
02 December, 2014A 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.
Safety a priority at Total Facilities 2015
01 December, 2014
The Total Facilities 2015 event, being held in Sydney in March, will feature educational development opportunities for professionals concerned with facilities management practices such as fire safety and OHS.
ATANSW applauds voluntary uptake of vehicle-tracking technology
27 November, 2014ATANSW has applauded the trucking industry’s voluntary adoption of vehicle tracking technology.
Driving app aims to change driving behaviour
27 November, 2014The 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.
Tips for a safer workplace Christmas party
24 November, 2014The 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.
New technology to predict workplace heat stress
24 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Katestone Pty LtdBrisbane environmental firm Katestone has launched a software program called Heat Manager that forecasts when workers are more likely to suffer from heat stress.
Inspire safety talk with a 'Jobs At Home Day' badge
20 November, 2014The 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.
ACCC will not oppose Wesfarmers' proposed acquisition of Pacific Brands' The Workwear Group
20 November, 2014The 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.
