New online mental health resource for FIFO workers
15 September, 2014'This FIFO Life' is a new online resource that has been launched in Western Australia to support the mental health of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers.
Safety Month app launched today
11 September, 2014Safe Work Australia Acting Chief Executive Officer Michelle Baxter is encouraging employers and workers across Australia to prepare for Safe Work Australia Month (safety month) in October by downloading the free 2014 Safety Month app.
New products set to be unveiled at the National Emergency Response Show
11 September, 2014An array of new safety products are set to launched at the inaugural National Emergency Response Show (ERS), a three-day industry event for professionals within the emergency response industry.
Radar networks used to improve construction vehicle safety
10 September, 2014Researchers at a Spanish university have developed an alarm system for construction vehicles with a low-cost radar network that can prevent collisions and improve safety in work environments.
New benchmarks for rail-incident investigators to improve rail safety
09 September, 2014Rail safety will be improved across Australia as operators move to adopt the first national benchmarks to ensure the competency of rail-incident investigators.
UXC Connect receives AS4801 certification
08 September, 2014UXC Connect has received AS4801 (Australian Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) certification for its safety management system.
If a disaster struck today, would you be ready?
08 September, 2014Red Cross' latest survey reveals more than 90% of us don’t have a disaster plan and more than 80% don’t have an emergency kit, even though we know how important being prepared is.
Rockwell Automation opens call for nominations for its 2014 Manufacturing Safety Excellence Awards
04 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation is now accepting nominations for its second annual Manufacturing Safety Excellence Awards.
Australian Paralympic Committee shines a light on workplace safety
02 September, 2014The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) is launching a new initiative to ignite action around workplace safety through the life-changing stories of Australian Paralympians.
24-hour helicopter medivac service for the Cooper Basin
01 September, 2014For the first time, a night-vision-equipped helicopter has begun operating in the Cooper Basin in the heart of Australia's outback.
Healthy working environment is a salvation
01 September, 2014Contract workers in Norway often face the worst and most unpredictable working conditions. But good management and support from colleagues makes these workers more robust.
Generative HSE Safety Climate Survey
27 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Generative HSEThe Safety Climate Survey is designed to help measure safety climate, motivations, perceptions and self-rated behaviour.
Protecting mobile workers in the resource sector
27 August, 2014 by Ashley Marshall, Head of Network Solutions, Airwave Solutions Australia | Supplied by: BAI Communications
Digital private mobile radio (PMR) can enhance safety and efficiency for workers in the resources sector.
WorkCover and Hansen Yuncken commit to safety during hospital redevelopment
26 August, 2014WorkCover NSW and Hansen Yuncken have today (26 August) signed an alliance to provide a safe workplace during the Wagga Wagga Health Service Redevelopment.
Research that could help shiftworkers with sleep disorders
26 August, 2014Salk researchers have discovered a master gene responsible for sleep and wake cycles, offering hope for a drug that could help reset sleep.
