Increase in number of fires reported underground
27 November, 2013Fires represent a significant proportion of all notifiable incidents reported to NSW Mine Safety by the NSW mining industry. NSW Mine Safety has analysed reports of fires on mechanical plant in underground metalliferous mines for the period 2008 to 2012.
Spinal cord injury research
27 November, 2013The spotlight will shine on Western Australian Research into Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) on Friday, 29 November.
Changes in store for NMW 2014
26 November, 2013National Manufacturing Week (NMW) is being held at the Sydney Showground from 13-15 May 2014 and it will again include a safety zone with an open-access 'Solutions Theatre' for Health & Safety.
Securing worksites against storm activity
25 November, 2013NT WorkSafe Inspectors investigated a number of near misses last week after a series of storm-related incidents. It is advising all Top End businesses to take immediate measures to clean up their worksite and secure any loose items and material which may become airborne during strong winds.
Simplify national truck law to improve safety and compliance
25 November, 2013The National Transport Commission (NTC) should work on simplifying the heavy vehicle national law to improve road safety, says the Chief Executive of the Australian Trucking Association, Stuart St Clair.
St John Ambulance Victoria wins Melbourne Award for community first aid services
19 November, 2013St John Ambulance Victoria has been honoured with a prestigious Melbourne Award, taking out the category of Contribution to a Community by a Community Organisation at Saturday night's City of Melbourne 2013 Melbourne Awards Gala Ceremony.
NRMA partnership helps drive safety at AstraZeneca
18 November, 2013 | Supplied by: NRMA Motoring & ServicesAt any one time, AstraZeneca Australia and New Zealand (AZ ANZ) can have up to 295 ‘tool-of-trade’ cars on the road. With a reported 83% of safety incidents attributed to driver-related incidents, the company recognised that driver safety was an area that had room for improvement.
UC students win $35K for construction site check-in app
18 November, 2013Creating an app for construction workers to sign on or off a site using just their smartphone has won University of Canberra students over $35,000 in prize money at the Innovation ACT awards.
Book on the tragedy at Pike River Mine has been launched
16 November, 2013Journalist Rebecca Macfie's book Tragedy at Pike River Mine, How and why 29 men died has been launched in New Zealand.
Is safety gear really keeping employees safe?
15 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalA leading standards certifier is urging employers and site managers in the agriculture, construction, resources and manufacturing industries to evaluate the effectiveness of personal protective equipment for their employees. The recommendation comes in an environment where many suppliers and retailers are continuing to offer protective equipment that fails to meet rigorous Australian safety standards.
Evidence-based decision-making strengthens safety culture
13 November, 2013Aurizon worked with management consultancy firm Acaché to develop a business-driven technical solution to enhance capacity, capability, agility and performance and to help achieve its ZeroHarm objectives.
Australian standard for electrically powered wheelchairs
13 November, 2013Standards Australia has released a revision of AS/NZS 3695.2:2013 Wheelchairs Part 2: Requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs (including mobile scooters).
Package to help workers with sedentary workplaces
08 November, 2013ABC Commercial has released 'Happy Body At Work', an innovative workplace wellness package aimed at combating the health issues associated with today’s increasingly sedentary workplaces.
Push for professionalism in workplace health and safety
05 November, 2013Massey University researchers are backing plans to reform New Zealand’s workplace health and safety system and introduce a professional certification scheme.
New-look safety truck unveiled
05 November, 2013The Australian Trucking Association has unveiled a 'Safety Truck' which is designed to deliver the trucking industry's safety messages to the public and illustrate the ATA's top tips for sharing the road safely with trucks.
