Using AI to autonomously control a chemical plant
24 March, 2022A recent field test has demonstrated that artificial intelligence can be safely used to control operations on a chemical plant for 35 days.
HEMCO Corporation Stainless Steel Island Canopy Hoods
24 March, 2022Stainless Steel Island Canopy Hoods are designed to collect and exhaust corrosive vapours. The canopy hoods can be suspended from the ceiling over island locations using steel pipes.
Refrigeration mechanic fined $33,000 for unsafe work practices
22 March, 2022A refrigeration mechanic has been convicted and fined for unsafe work practices that caused significant burns to himself and a shop owner at a food outlet store in a shopping centre.
AWS On-Gun welding fume extraction guns
22 March, 2022AWS and Translas have launched a range of lightweight and ergonomic extraction guns that provide a safe and effective method of controlling welding fume.
Council urges residents to take greater care when disposing of hazardous items
16 March, 2022The Sutherland Shire Council has launched a campaign to urge local residents to take greater care when disposing of hazardous waste items.
Inaugural conference to highlight asbestos safety and management
16 March, 2022The Asbestos Safety & Management Conference will bring all levels of government and non-government together to lead the charge for asbestos management.
SA issues safety warning after four nail gun injuries in one month
04 March, 2022PCBUs in the residential construction sector have been urged to pay close attention to apprentice carpenters after four apprentices received nail gun injuries in February.
Safety alert issued as flood clean-up commences in Qld
03 March, 2022Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has advised employers to be vigilant and maintain safety as they prepare to clean up in or around their workplaces.
Mobile health unit to screen for dust diseases on Qld mine sites
21 February, 2022Queensland miners will have more protection from lung diseases following the launch of a mobile health unit to screen for black lung and other mine dust diseases.
Qld issues safety alert after four injured in explosion
17 February, 2022A safety alert about the risks of handling hazardous goods has been issued after four people were injured following a workplace explosion and fire.
SWA releases guidelines for exposure to organophosphate pesticides
31 January, 2022Safe Work Australia has released guidelines to help medical practitioners monitor the health of workers exposed to organophosphate pesticides.
WA releases dangerous goods safety guide
20 January, 2022The guide is specifically designed for consignors of dangerous goods packages below placard load quantity.
Asbestos-cement water pipe management guidelines released
20 January, 2022ASEA has released guidelines to help water and sewerage providers reduce the risk of exposure to asbestos fibres released from asbestos-cement (AC) pipes.
Enhanced copper surfaces developed to improve health and safety
18 January, 2022Researchers have developed a new copper surface that can kill bacteria more than 100 times faster than standard copper, to combat the threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
SWA releases guidance to reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation
18 January, 2022Safe Work Australia has released a fact sheet to help persons conducting a business or undertaking manage the risks of solar ultraviolate radiation (UVR) in the workplace.
