Queensland Fire and Emergency Service extends contract with ADT Fire Monitoring
17 July, 2014ADT Fire Monitoring has negotiated a three-year contract extension with Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES), extending its back-to-base monitoring and service work on behalf of the state emergency organisation until 2017.
Study to bolster the resilience of police officers
16 July, 2014A research project aims to help the NSW Police Force develop fresh solutions to help officers become more resilient and assist those suffering from stress-related illness.
Lowest number of workplace deaths in 11 years
16 July, 2014Australian workplaces have recorded the lowest number of fatalities in 11 years according to data released by Safe Work Australia in the report ‘Work-related Traumatic Fatalities, Australia 2014’.
Heavy vehicle review targets roadworthiness and responsibility
15 July, 2014 | Supplied by: National Transport CommissionA report examining current practice in heavy vehicle roadworthiness across the nation has been published by The National Transport Commission (NTC) and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
Safe Work Australia releases practical advice on managing risks
15 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia has released practical advice on how to manage risks at the workplace. The material includes information sheets to assist small businesses and workers meet their WHS obligations.
Weather prediction tool to improve the safe operation of moored offshore facilities
14 July, 2014A new type of forecasting capability has been designed to help the oil and gas industry in Australia better prepare for the impacts of marine weather, potentially avoiding operational delays and costly damage from unexpected conditions.
What's on at QME 2014
11 July, 2014The Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition is set to include a dedicated 'Women in Mining Day', Safety Panel and TechTalks seminar series. Being held from 22 to 24 July at the Mackay Showground in Queensland, these various content initiatives will complement the event’s 600 exhibiting suppliers of innovative mining technology.
Fire and security specialists exhibit at QME
10 July, 2014Wormald will join forces with ADT Security to exhibit under the Tyco Integrated Fire & Security banner at the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) this month, giving attendees access to integrated mining fire safety and security expertise.
Occupational Disease Indicators report released
08 July, 2014The fifth edition of the Occupational Disease Indicators report has been released by Safe Work Australia.
dorsaVi acquires Australian Workplace Compliance to drive OHS expansion
07 July, 2014 | Supplied by: dorsaVi Pty LtdMedical device company dorsaVi has announced the acquisition of Australian Workplace Compliance to increase its service offering and client base in the occupational health and safety (OHS) market.
WorkCover improves safety in wood industry
03 July, 2014More than $170,000 had been invested on safety improvements by wood products manufacturing businesses across the state as part of a WorkCover NSW project to improve safety and reduce injuries in the high-risk industry.
Traffic noise is dangerous for your health - solutions exist for dense cities
03 July, 2014A new report from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, titled Quieter cities of the future, Lessening the severe health effects of traffic noise in cities by emission reductions, shows how the negative health effects of noise can be reduced.
Dam emergency planning
02 July, 2014The emergency management of dams was the focus of a short course recently delivered in part by Seqwater Principal Engineer John Tibaldi.
Shoe technology sent into space
01 July, 2014NASA has launched the force and motion measuring shoes, co-developed by Xsens and University of Twente, to outer space.
Bee-inspired landing system to improve safety
30 June, 2014Bees have inspired development of a new aircraft landing system that is fully independent of outside technology, improving passenger safety by deterring blocking or hacking.
