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Level crossing safety notice issued for truck drivers

08 March, 2024

A National Level Crossing Safety Notice has been issued to help Aussie truck drivers stay vigilant at level crossings.


Plastics manufacturer fined $545K for multiple safety failures

08 March, 2024

A Melbourne plastics manufacturer has been fined $545,000 after a spate of workplace incidents that led to workers sustaining serious burns, a concussion and a lacerated finger.


Using artificial intelligence to improve site access security

06 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Boon Edam Australia Pty Ltd

AI has great potential to improve safety across the building and construction industry, by keeping unauthorised personnel off worksites.


W10 photoelectric proximity sensor

06 March, 2024 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

The SICK W10 photoelectric proximity sensor is a laser triangulation sensor designed to solve a range of detection tasks in automation technology.


WorkSafe investigates two separate weekend fatalities

29 February, 2024

Two workers have died in separate work-related incidents over the span of 24 hours, prompting investigations by WorkSafe Victoria.


Vic company convicted, fined for industrial manslaughter

22 February, 2024

A stonemasonry company has been convicted under Victoria's workplace manslaughter laws, after causing the death of a worker who was fatally crushed.


SICK SafeVisionary2 safety camera sensor

12 February, 2024 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

The SICK SafeVisionary2 safety camera sensor is designed to provide three-dimensional environment perception, thereby enhancing the safety and productivity of machines.


Bus driver convicted after worker crushed

05 February, 2024

A Victorian bus driver has been convicted after a fellow worker was struck and seriously injured at a Leongatha depot.


BodyGuard i-Tag Pedestrian Safety System

01 February, 2024 | Supplied by: BodyGuard Safety Solutions

The BodyGuard Pedestrian Safety System is designed to counter for changes in environment and human error.


Hoist safety blitz for SA automotive industry

11 January, 2024

Inspectors from SafeWork SA will visit automotive workshops across the state as part of a safety campaign targeting high-risk plant such as vehicle hoists.


A story in safety: why excavators are yellow

07 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Surplex

More than three-quarters of all excavators around the world are yellow in colour. But why?


The evolution of heavy vehicle safety in Australia

30 November, 2023 by Simon Humphries, Product Manager, Medium-Duty & Heavy-Duty/Chief Engineer at Isuzu Australia | Supplied by: Isuzu Australia Limited

Great improvements have been made in recent times when it comes to the comfort and efficiency of heavy vehicles across the transport industry.


Cirlock universal lockout devices

01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Cirlock

Universal lockout devices (UCL) made by Cirlock are designed to be universal and easy to use.


BodyGuard portable pedestrian warning system

01 October, 2023 | Supplied by: BodyGuard Safety Solutions

BodyGuard's portable pedestrian warning system is designed to provide an extra layer of protection for pedestrians at busy worksites.


Fact sheet released to prevent vehicle roll-aways

19 September, 2023

Safe Work Australia has released a fact sheet to help prevent vehicle roll-aways, which can occur when vehicles have not been safely mobilised.


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