Why a happier outlook on life can make you a safer driver
01 March, 2021Drivers who are stressed, rushing or otherwise unhappy are likely to make worse decisions behind the wheel than drivers who are happy; Fleetcoach explains why.
Driving drowsy? Understanding driver fatigue
22 February, 2021 by Craig Cockerton, Chief Operating Officer, FleetcoachA mistake behind the wheel can have enormous consequences. Think about the last time you drove while you were tired.
Engineering controls for dust in bulk material processing
15 February, 2021 by Sean Kinder, Field Applications Engineer, Kinder AustraliaEngineering controls are the first line of defence against dust in bulk material processing, as a field applications engineer explains.
Playing it safe: Swiss design engineers choose SICK safety solutions
11 February, 2021Three tried-and-proven products from SICK assume the safety tasks in the various machine variants of the "Electric" from BalTec.
WorkSafe Qld issues safety alert over mobile plant
27 January, 2021WorkSafe Queensland has urged employers to implement safety control measures, after a man sustained head injuries when he fell from a water tank.
Loxton man killed by vehicle in workplace accident
22 January, 2021A man in his 60s has died in a workplace accident in Loxton, after being struck by his own truck. SafeWork SA is investigating the incident.
Pneumatic isolators quieten noise, vibration and harshness
08 December, 2020As cases of industrial deafness rise in the Australian workforce, Air Springs Supply suggests using Firestone Airmount isolators, which silence noise from machinery.
Avoiding alarm failure: upgrading obsolete alarm systems
04 December, 2020Upgrading obsolete alarm systems doesn't need to be costly or disruptive, but is essential for safe operation of all industrial or manufacturing facilities.
Report released following worker injury at Appin North Mine
02 December, 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has released a report investigating an incident at Appin North Mine in which a worker sustained permanent injuries to his foot.
Virtual safety simulator to help SA heavy vehicle drivers
05 November, 2020Heavy vehicle drivers in South Australia will be able to practise navigating the South Eastern Freeway descent with a training simulator.
$660,000 enforceable undertaking to improve bus safety
03 November, 2020Buslink NT will commit to $660,000 worth of improvements after a bus rollaway incident in 2017 led to the death of a bus driver.
Qld subcontractor fined $50K for near-miss work incident
20 October, 2020A subcontractor working on the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing has been fined $50,000 after an incident in which a mobile concrete pump tipped over at a worksite.
Autonomous shipping: are self-driving ships the safer future?
16 October, 2020Australian Maritime College researcher Dr Reza Emad believes that commercial shipping will see more remotely controlled ships by 2030 — improving safety and efficiency.
Safety alert issued after worker falls from trailer
06 October, 2020A truck driver has sustained serious injuries after falling from his trailer, prompting a safety alert to be issued about the risk of falls from trucks and trailers.
Freak accident leads to serious injuries and $30K fine
15 September, 2020A cattle company in Central Australia has pleaded guilty and been fined $30,000 after a freak accident left two workers seriously injured.
