Vic volunteer firefighters to undergo virtual training
29 January, 2021Victorian volunteer firefighters will receive virtual reality training to help them grow accustomed to a range of emergency firefighting scenarios.
Queensland urges producers to prepare for seasonal natural disasters
09 December, 2020As Queensland braces for above-average predicted tropical cyclones this season, the state government has prepared a range of guides and resources to help primary producers stay safe.
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.
NSW pushes for seasonal safety ahead of summer
29 October, 2020As bushfire season approaches, the NSW Government is urging businesses to prepare a SeasonalSAFE Plan for the hazards caused by hot weather.
'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.
Australian-based manufacturing strengthens safety credentials
25 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Trafalgar GroupThe Australian Made, Australian Grown logo is a marker of quality, and has been central to the Trafalgar Group's manufacturing operations and its safety credentials.
Fire-resistant ship cladding builds up safety
13 August, 2020 | Supplied by: CSIROA 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* | Supplied by: WormaldFire safety testing is essential for building owners, whether a building is occupied or not. Here is a national snapshot of fire compliance requirements.
Contractors appointed to clean up site of chemical fire
26 June, 2020WorkSafe Victoria has appointed Enviropacific Services, Corsec Services and Prensa to oversee clean-up following a chemical fire at Tottenham, Victoria.
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.
Latest threat in the combustible cladding crisis
18 March, 2020 by Mark Waller, Chris Erfurt and Tara Mulroy* | Supplied by: Clayton UtzAustralia's combustible cladding crisis continues with Biowood not compliant with the Building Code of Australia in multi-storey residential properties.
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.
