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Worker crushed by EWP, two companies charged

06 December, 2024

A plumbing contractor and construction company have been charged after a worker was crushed by an elevated work platform (EWP).


Alarming commercial driver fatigue, distraction levels: report

06 December, 2024

A new report by a technology company has revealed some critical data relating to driver fatigue and distraction in the transport and logistics industry.


Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks

22 November, 2024

The Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks are designed to increase safety for drivers and road users.


$840K fine issued over apprentice death

22 November, 2024

Following the death of a Riverland apprentice, a manufacturing business has been fined a record $840,000.


Isuzu safer vehicle cabin structure

21 November, 2024

Isuzu's reimagined vehicle cabin structure has been designed to improve overall safety, dimensions, visibility and storage.


Foton T5 all-electric truck

18 November, 2024

The Foton T5 all-electric truck is designed for the Australian transport industry and comes with a full suite of safety features.


Wind farm fatality under investigation

13 November, 2024

A worker has been crushed by a wind turbine blade at the Rokewood Golden Plains Wind Farm.


MOTUM World mining driver safety software

13 November, 2024

MOTUM World is a tailorable simulation software package designed specifically for driver education and training.


Gin distiller explosion injures eight, $50K fine

08 November, 2024

An explosion and fireball at a Rutherglen winery and gin distiller that injured workers and customers has led to a $50,000 fine.


Allen-Bradley Logix SIS safety system

24 October, 2024

Logix SIS is a safety instrumented system designed to address the evolving needs of modern industrial environments.


Immersive VR training to keep forestry workers safe

17 October, 2024

A newly developed immersive VR training tool could enable forestry workers to be trained in a risk-free environment.


FLIR TrafiBot dual AI camera

16 October, 2024

The FLIR TrafiBot Dual AI Camera is a multispectral camera system that enhances safety for drivers.


Do cobots pose psychosocial risks to workers?

08 October, 2024

Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, have been increasingly permeating Australian workplaces — but at what risk?


Boosting safety for traffic control workers

16 September, 2024

A traffic control company has deployed a fleet of eye-catching vehicles to boost visibility and safety for its workers on the roads.


Truck drivers must be part of safety campaign: ATA

23 August, 2024

A road safety campaign planned by the federal government should include truck drivers, according to the Australian Trucking Association.


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