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.
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.
Communique from asbestos conference
20 November, 2014The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency facilitated Australia's Inaugural International Conference on Asbestos Awareness and Management from 16-19 November in Melbourne. The delegates of the conference agreed to the following communique.
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.
Recommendations from fatality investigation
19 November, 2014A safety alert from NSW Trade & Investment highlights recommendations from kibble fatality investigation.
Going home on time can benefit workers' health
19 November, 2014Public health researchers at the University of Adelaide say office workers can benefit themselves and their families by going home on time as much as possible, to reduce work-related illness.
Forklift wins international design awards
19 November, 2014Toyota's 8-series forklift range has been recognised by two prestigious international awards, winning a Special Mention in the German Design Award 2015 and a Good Design Award 2014 in Japan.
Forklift wins international design awards
19 November, 2014Toyota's 8-series forklift range has been recognised by two prestigious international awards, winning a Special Mention in the German Design Award 2015 and a Good Design Award 2014 in Japan.
Sleep disorders found to be highly prevalent in firefighters
18 November, 2014In a national sample of almost 7000 firefighters, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) examined the prevalence of common sleep disorders and their association with adverse health and safety outcomes.
Emerson acquires Paine Electronics business
18 November, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonAcquisition expands Emerson's capabilities in subsea and downhole measurement for oil and gas industry.
Opportunity for Australian and NZ companies to be recognised for best practice
13 November, 2014DuPont Sustainable Systems has announced that Australian and New Zealand businesses would be able to enter its Safety and Sustainability Awards in 2015.
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.
Hazardous-area safety guide released
12 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdMettler Toledo has released the 'Hazardous-area safety competence guide', which includes: an explanation on how to avoid dangerous situations when manufacturing in hazardous areas with compliant equipment; a comprehensive understanding of standards and regulations; and methods of equipment protection. The guide also explains how to correctly install and maintain equipment in hazardous areas and shows examples of weighing systems for hazardous areas.
Statistics on fatalities related to unsafe design released
10 November, 2014Safe Work Australia has released the 'Work-related fatalities associated with unsafe design of machinery, plant and powered tools, (2006-2011)' report.
