Research reveals health effects of Hazelwood mine fire
30 October, 2020Research into the health effects of the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire has revealed an increased risk of death in smoke-impacted areas during and after the fire.
New Fire-Retardant Ensembles and Fireboot in development for Workwear Group
24 September, 2020With industry leading design, product and service expertise, Workwear Group tailor solutions to meet each of our Emergency partners' unique requirements.
'Preventable' workplace death prompts $800K fine
21 September, 2020A liquid waste treatment facility in Yatala, Queensland, has been fined $800,000 after an incident in which a worker was burnt to death.
NSW bushfire inquiry calls for more hazard reduction
11 September, 2020The NSW Government has released an independent Bushfire Inquiry Report, which accepted all 76 recommendations made after the 2019–20 bushfire season.
Fire-resistant ship cladding builds up safety
13 August, 2020A lightweight, fire-resistant ship cladding that can withstand temperatures over 1000°C could change the face of ships around the world.
Fire safety in unoccupied buildings: a national snapshot
16 July, 2020 by John Lynch*Fire safety testing is essential for building owners, whether a building is occupied or not. Here is a national snapshot of fire compliance requirements.
Queensland fights fire using virtual reality training
05 June, 2020Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is combating the fight against fire using augmented and virtual reality training programs that help train firefighters.
Power station charged $1.56m over devastating 2014 fire
21 May, 2020The operator of Hazelwood Power Corporation has been fined $1.56 million, after a bushfire spread to its coalmine and burned for 45 days.
Building standard safeguards against future bushfires
28 February, 2020The Australian Government and Standards Australia will jointly fund access for all Australians to AS 3959:2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas until 30 June 2021.
Tired firefighters feeling the (back) strain
28 January, 2020As Australia's firefighters are pushed to their limits, new research suggests their lower back pain can impact on the severity of insomnia they face.
Managing bushfire smoke health risks when working outdoors
27 January, 2020Bushfires burning across Victoria have led to increasing smoke levels, which can adversely impact those exposed to particles in bushfire smoke.
Five-year high for NSW mobile plant fires
22 January, 2020There were 141 instances of mobile plant fires in NSW in 2019, and "a significant rise" in underground fires, according to a new report.
Hazards lurk in the wake of fire
14 January, 2020Those affected by the bushfires are being advised to remain vigilant, even after the fires have passed and assessment, clean-up and recovery work is undertaken.
Innovations for fire risk reduction in mining
02 October, 2019 by Jason Andrews-Reid*Jason Andrews-Reid, OH&S Manager at Elastomers Australia, outlines a few industry innovations aimed at reducing fire risk in mining.
Queensland's cladding reforms
21 August, 2019 by Scott Watson and Aisling Scott*Lawyers Scott Watson and Aisling Scott from King & Wood Mallesons discuss the Queensland Government's planned combustible cladding ban on new builds.
