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Smart textiles for cooler safety clothes

01 March, 2024

Nanodiamonds are being used by researchers to create smart textiles that have the ability to cool people down faster when worn.


A guide for selecting compliant high-vis workwear

03 January, 2024

High-visibility workwear serves as the first line of defence for workers in high-risk settings such as construction sites, mines and warehouses.


Vic firefighters to receive new, safer uniforms

12 April, 2023

CFA volunteers across Victoria will receive new uniforms that are designed to provide an improved level of protection from radiant heat and heat-related illness.


MSA LUNAR handheld wireless thermal imaging camera

01 April, 2023

The MSA LUNAR handheld wireless thermal imaging camera enables collaborative search and quicker identification of the best entry point and search location when workers need help.


Safety alert issued after worker fatally attacked by dogs

17 March, 2023

Employers have been urged to prioritise worker safety after an electricity meter contractor was fatally attacked by dogs while attending a residential address.


Graphene-enhanced firefighting gear boosts firefighter safety

25 January, 2023

Researchers have found that flame-retardant fabrics woven into firefighters' clothing and masks can reduce rates of injury and mortality among firefighters.


Biomotion is no longer a niche term. It's now in plain sight.

01 November, 2022

Retro-reflective markers that are positioned in 'biomotion' configurations on clothing can enhance the night-time visibility of road-workers to keep them safe.


Qld police roll out high-tech vests to boost officer safety

18 August, 2022

The Queensland Police Service has announced that it will roll out next-generation integrated load-bearing vests for frontline police officers across the state.


Safety Wearables: Tracking Concerns, Union Buy-in & the Science Behind the Algorithms

12 August, 2022 by Toni-Louise Gianatti

Understanding if the benefits of using industrial safety wearables for injury prevention outweigh the associated risks and how the algorithms solve diversification in safe movement thresholds.


Soter Analytics receives $12m to prevent workplace injuries

22 April, 2022

Soter Analytics has received $12 million in funding, to tackle work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MD) with wearable technology.


Researchers develop lightweight fire-retardant suits for firefighters

04 February, 2022

ANSTO, in collaboration with UNSW, has developed a lightweight, fireproof material for use in firefighting gear and high-tech fire protection.


Workhorse workwear: The smart choice

01 February, 2022

When it comes to safety workwear and safety clothing for the building and construction industry there are subtle differences that make one brand's range unique to the Australian market.


QPS invests in high-tech vests to improve officer safety

31 January, 2022

The Queensland Police Service has announced plans to roll out new, integrated load-bearing vests for frontline police officers across the state from July.


Fit for work: why gender-biased workwear is unsafe

21 January, 2022

Personal protective equipment, in the form of clothing or footwear, should be made to fit both women and men in equal fashion.


Climate tech innovation to facilitate safe work in hot conditions

20 January, 2022

Tech entrepreneurs have developed a wearable device that monitors workers' physiology to predict and prevent heat injuries and deaths.


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