Communication technology for frontline and emergency workers under discussion
11 November, 2015
While the capture of the data from body worn video used in law enforcement agencies is clearly important, the issues surrounding its storage, management, sharing and retention of that data are even more critical. This topic will be under discussion at the Comms Connect conference and exhibition being held in Melbourne, 1–3 December 2015.
Sydney man fined over crane licence fraud
11 November, 2015 | Supplied by: SafeWork NSWA Sydney man has been fined and given a criminal record after being caught using a fraudulent licence to operate cranes.
Aussie rail company wins safety award
10 November, 2015 | Supplied by: AurizonAurizon won the Regional Safety Award for Asia Pacific in the DuPont Global Safety and Sustainability Awards ceremony in Delaware in the US last month.
Safety alert for building maintenance units and suspended scaffold cradles
10 November, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSWA safety alert has been issued to remind users of building maintenance units and suspended scaffolds of the need for ongoing inspection of critical components.
Submissions open for chemical exposure standards
09 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaA public consultation process about exposure standards for hazardous chemicals used in workplaces is now open for industry comment.
Safety app wins awards
05 November, 2015 | Supplied by: HSI DonesafeDoneSafe was recognised as the Best Design Studio with less than five employees and the Gold Winner in the Business Tools category at the 2015 AUS [app] Design Awards in October.
ACE EXPO returns to Melbourne
04 November, 2015ACE EXPO Victoria, a biennial event for the construction and contracting industry, will return again in 2015 to the Melbourne Showgrounds from 12–14 November.
Airservices focused on safety
04 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Airservices AustraliaDespite profits being down, Airservices Australia said it has continued to make significant investment in delivering a safer national airways system for Australians during 2014–15.
Emerson's deal with Intel strengthens cybersecurity for critical assets
04 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Emerson
A partnership between Emerson and Intel will strengthen Emerson's cybersecurity solutions and enhance control system protection.
Research shows on-farm deaths could be halved
03 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Rural Industries Research & Development CorporationAlmost half of all deaths on farms could be prevented by implementing simple solutions we already know about, according to new research.
Injured workers can make additional claim under new regulation
03 November, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSWA new regulation will allow injured workers in NSW to make one further claim if their condition significantly deteriorates.
Psychosocial safety at work results in ROI
28 October, 2015 | Supplied by: TMS Consulting Pty LtdEmployers will see a return on investment if they maintain a healthy workplace culture, says workplace development firm TMS Consulting.
Last chance to get involved in National Safe Work Month
27 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaOctober has been National Safe Work Month, and as the month draws to a close, workplaces are being reminded that there is still time to get involved.
Don't play renovation roulette: National Asbestos Awareness Month
26 October, 2015With home renovations on the rise, getting to know where you can find asbestos around the home is a key message of National Asbestos Awareness Month this November.
Emerson acquires IntelliSAW business
26 October, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Acquisition has announced its acquisition of IntelliSAW Inc., a provider of systems that protect electric power transmission and distribution equipment.
