New software managing sensor data in real time
25 September, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson and OSIsoft have teamed up to improve plant operations with software that manages streaming sensor data in real time.
Weekly mining incident summaries now available for NSW
24 September, 2015Weekly incident summaries affecting the mining industry are now available every Wednesday from NSW Mine Safety.
Drug and alcohol testing policies now required on construction sites
23 September, 2015Amendments to the Building Code have been introduced by the Australian Government, with the code now requiring drug and alcohol testing on construction sites to ensure higher standards of workplace safety.
Fit note to support injured workers
23 September, 2015A new 'fit note' initiative to help get sick and injured employees back to work will soon be rolled out in the ACT.
Training to combat quad bike deaths
22 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Rural Industries Research & Development CorporationWorkers are being urged to attend training courses for operating quad bikes as complacency and incorrect riding style are being touted as the leading causes of injury and death on farms.
Workplace fatalities over 100 so far this year, safety message pushed ahead of National Safe Work month
21 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaWith workplace fatalities in Australia at more than 100 so far this year, organisations are being encouraged to promote National Safe Work Month this October.
Vic workers comp system in sound financial position
21 September, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaThe workers compensation system in Victoria is in a sound financial position, according to 2014/15 results released by WorkSafe Victoria.
Are accidents at work inevitable?
16 September, 2015'To err is human — are workplace accidents inevitable?' is an interactive panel session being held at the Safety Institute of Australia National Convention today at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Finalists announced for 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Awards
10 September, 2015 | Supplied by: ARCS Australia LtdA record number of finalists have been announced for this year's 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Awards.
Emerson strengthens safety with Spectrex acquisition
10 September, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson has acquired Spectrex, expanding its flame and open-path gas detection portfolio to increase its safety monitoring activities.
Fleet drivers 50% more susceptible to road crashes
09 September, 2015 | Supplied by: MiX TelematicsFleet drivers are more likely to be hurt or killed in road crashes, but vehicle monitoring systems are on offer to help mitigate the risks.
Gear up for chemical safety this spring
09 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Rural Industries Research & Development CorporationChemical safety is in the spotlight for farmers who handle dangerous substances as they head into spring and apply seasonal crop sprays.
Fatal incident in NSW underground mine
08 September, 2015A machine operator has died in an underground mine incident in the NSW Central West.
Time running out to have your say on the future of explosives regulation
07 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaThere is less than a week left to comment on the future regulation of explosives in Australia with the public comment period closing on Thursday 10 September.
Digital security solution helps mitigate business risks
04 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building SolutionsHoneywell's latest digital video security system helps operator efficiency and mitigates business risk, as one Australian and New Zealand company has discovered.
