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.
Service station operator fined and convicted over gas fire
02 September, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSWA Sydney service station operator has been fined and convicted for putting staff and the public at risk over a gas fire breakout.
New list of work-related diseases to help with prevention and compensation
02 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaAn updated list of diseases and associated work-related exposures has been published to help anyone involved in the prevention or compensation of occupational disease.
Smart driver seat that responds to gestures
01 September, 2015An intuitive driver's seat that can be adjusted with a wave of your hand may be the ergonomic answer to sitting for long periods while driving.
Fresh produce supplier opts for safety offered by Toyota
01 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Toyota Material Handling Australia Pty LtdAustralian fresh produce supplier Premier Fruits Group relies on the safety features of Toyota forklifts for the management of its packing, distribution and warehousing demands.
Safety in Design conference in Perth this November
31 August, 2015 | Supplied by: IDC Technologies Pty LtdThe IDC Technologies Safety in Design conference has been created to discuss the issues involved in safety in design (SiD) and aims to help reduce the number of safety incidents through pre-emptive design.
New campaign targets zero road deaths
27 August, 2015Victorians will see a major shift in the way they are approached about road safety with the new Towards Zero campaign.
Safety first at UON
27 August, 2015 | Supplied by: The University of NewcastleThe University of Newcastle has placed the safety of its staff and students at the forefront of its priorities with the signing of its first Health and Safety Charter.
Rigger's death highlights importance of risk management
26 August, 2015The investigation findings into the death of a 51-year-old rigger at the Boggabri Coal Mine in 2014 have been released by NSW Mine Safety.
Flooring installer fined $5000 over apprentice injury
25 August, 2015A flooring installer from WA has pleaded guilty and been fined $5000 after an apprentice suffered serious hand injuries in 2012.
Early intervention the key to hearing loss
21 August, 2015Hearing is precious and fragile, and early intervention is vital for reducing the rate of hearing loss; these are the key messages ahead of Hearing Awareness Week this August.
Defence fined over soldier's death in training exercise
21 August, 2015The Australian Defence Force has been fined $220,000 over a soldier's fatal shooting in a training exercise.
