Truckies hit the road to better health: QUT trials intervention program
12 June, 2014The long hours and sedentary work life of truckies have the potential to be lethal when it comes to their health, but a new program is helping drivers adopt healthier habits.
Information release about worker who was crushed while using a mobile elevated work platform
10 June, 2014NSW Trade & Investment Mine Safety has published an Investigation Information Release into the death of a worker who was crushed while using a mobile elevated work platform at Boggabri on 21 May 2014.
Draft mining codes of practice available for public comment
05 June, 2014New South Wales Trade & Investment has announced that draft mining codes of practice are available for public comment.
Revealing the sources of air pollution
05 June, 2014It is now possible to not only determine the source of pollution via a chemical composition 'fingerprint', but to also quantify that source's total contribution of fine particles in a specific location. In short, individual polluters and measure how many fine particles originated from those polluters can be identified.
Middle-aged tipplers drink more frequently than young
05 June, 2014They don't tend to binge drink but middle-aged women over 45 consume alcohol more frequently than any other age group, a behaviour putting their long-term health at risk, according to QUT researcher Hanna Watling.
Mental health and bullying in Australian workplaces - annual report
03 June, 2014Mental stress claims have fallen while the rate of harassment and/or workplace bullying has increased, according to the first annual ‘Psychosocial Health and Safety and Bullying in Australian Workplaces’ statement by Safe Work Australia.
Mentally healthy workplaces vital to attract and keep the best staff
03 June, 2014Almost half of Australian workers have left a job because it was mentally unhealthy, and workplace mental health is ranked second only to pay as the most important factor when choosing a new job, a new survey has shown.
Following procedures for a safer workplace
03 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Holocentric
A significant contributing factor in some workplace incidences is the inability for an employee to easily find and access up-to-date standard operating procedures and safety information relating to their role. Safety Solutions talks to Bruce Nixon, CEO of Holocentric, who explains how adopting a modelling approach to help align procedures for employees' roles, equipment and systems can help to overcome this challenge and result in a safer workplace.
Drive towards a Fatality Free Friday
29 May, 2014Tens of thousands of Caltex employees, shareholders, customers and suppliers have pledged to do their bit for road safety as the nation prepares for tomorrow's eighth annual Fatality Free Friday.
NSW mining innovators taking safety to a new level
29 May, 2014Miners from across the state's mining regions have been awarded top honours at the NSW Minerals Council Health and Safety Innovation Awards.
Explaining risk-taking at railway crossings: a QUT study into pedestrian behaviour
29 May, 2014Do males take more risks around railway crossings? Are Gen Ys crossing the line just for a thrill? Are you more likely to ignore the rules if missing the train means a 15-minute wait?
Research into jockey safety vests lays foundation for change
28 May, 2014A study into the effectiveness of jockey safety vests has confirmed that the vests have not contributed to the rise in fall-related neck and spine injuries and has also led to the peak industry body suspending the use by jockeys of one vest.
Safe Work Australia Awards winners for 2014
22 May, 2014The winners of the 9th annual Safe Work Australia Awards were announced last month at Old Parliament House in Canberra by Senator the Hon Eric Abetz, Minister for Employment.
Asbestos-related disease indicators report released
22 May, 2014The third edition of the Asbestos-related Disease Indicators report has been released.
Rescue technology for construction workers being developed
22 May, 2014Rescuing trapped construction workers in emergencies such as a fire or a building collapse is the focus of new smartphone technology being developed by a team led by University of Canberra students.
