Courageous fallen firefighters remembered
10 May, 2013Emergency Services Minister Joe Francis today paid tribute to the courage and commitment of Western Australia’s firefighters while marking International Firefighters’ Day at a memorial service in Kings Park.
Dust: a cause for concern in many environments
09 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaThe risk to human health can be severe in situations where dust is poorly controlled. Choosing an effective dust suppression solution is an effective way to mitigate the problem.
Managing fatigue risk through sleep
09 May, 2013The management of fatigue risk is a priority for safety managers across many industries. Jim Huemmer of Shiftwork Solutions looks at how sleep is a key contributor.
Pilz/TÜV NORD Certified Machinery Safety Expert training course
08 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPA collaboration between two international leaders in their respective fields, Pilz and TÜV NORD, the Certified Machinery Safety Expert training (CMSE) course is targeted at professionals who require a thorough understanding of the safety life cycle and who actively lead, coordinate and review the more complex and demanding activities in machinery safety.
Brady opens its new facility in Greystanes
02 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Brady Australia Pty LtdLast week (Wednesday 24 April 2013), Brady Australia officially opened its new purpose-built facility in Greystanes, NSW. At the event, Seton (a Brady business) had the pleasure of presenting a $10,000 cheque to The Salvation Army for the Salvos’ Youth Support Network.
Safe Work Australia Award winners announced
30 April, 2013The winners of the 8th annual Safe Work Australia Awards were announced last night by Safe Work Australia Chair Ann Sherry AO.
Statement on Swanston St wall collapse
30 April, 2013WorkSafe is continuing to investigate the collapse of the wall which killed three people at a construction site in Swanston St, Carlton, on 28 March 2013.
Tragedy leads to a career in safety
29 April, 2013The death of a friend, coupled with a strong interest in science, has led a UQ student to the specialised study of occupational health and safety science to create safer workplaces.
Website for public safety apps
26 April, 2013A website dedicated to public safety and emergency response apps for use by the general public, app developers and first responders was launched by APCO International on Wednesday (24 April).
NSW pauses to remember workplace deaths
26 April, 2013On 28 April each year, countries around the world pause to commemorate workers who have died as a result of a workplace incident or occupational disease.
Underground mine safety training gallery
26 April, 2013SkillsTech Australia has officially opened the Lennon Underground Mine Safety Training Gallery at its Eagle Farm Training Centre in South East Queensland. The gallery will provide safety training for mineworkers by simulating the underground working environment.
National Driver Work Diary improvements underway
26 April, 2013The National Transport Commission, in partnership with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, industry and governments, is revising the National Driver Work Diary to reflect the requirements contained within the new Heavy Vehicle (Fatigue Management) National Regulation 2013.
Safety blitz heads north
24 April, 2013The housing construction industry in Melbourne’s northern suburbs has been warned to make sure their sites and work practices are up to scratch ahead of a safety blitz next month.
Government must act urgently as offshore deaths soar
24 April, 2013Deaths and serious incidents in the maritime and offshore facility sectors in Australian waters have skyrocketed in recent years, according to an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report released today, highlighting the urgent need for action by the federal government.
ArchestrA workflow software
23 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Invensys Process Systems (S) Pte LtdArchestrA Workflow Software is an advanced workflow application that allows companies to digitise manual and automated processes that include people, equipment and/or systems.
