Watch-based duress solution supports lone workers
16 December, 2019 | Supplied by: MePacsThe nature of lone and isolated work can make it difficult to raise an alarm in a crisis. Peninsula Health's MePACS Solo offers a watch-based solution.
Blundstone #892 and #897 women's safety boots
16 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Blundstone Australia Pty LtdThe Blundstone #892 and #897 safety boots are designed for women. The boots feature a breathable, antibacterial lining and a water-resistant leather upper.
Narva Geomax LED strobe range
11 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Brown & Watson InternationalNarva's range of Geomax LED strobe lights features four flash patterns, a die-cast aluminium base and a polycarbonate lens.
State of silica in South Australia
10 December, 2019Earlier this year SafeWork SA undertook a proactive audit program of silica risk among engineered stone workers. We take a look at the newly released report.
Vanguard Wireless IoT cellular nurse call unit
02 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Vanguard Wireless Pty LtdVanguard Wireless' IoT cellular nurse call unit is designed for use in workspaces where a standard wireless nurse call system may not be suitable.
3M Speedglas Heavy-duty Welding Helmet G5-01
11 November, 2019 | Supplied by: AWS Pty Ltd3M's Speedglas Heavy-duty Welding Helmet G5-01 is designed to provide professional welders with comfort, protection and adaptability.
Qualitative vs quantitative fit tests: what’s the difference?
06 November, 2019 by Brad Rodgers* | Supplied by: PIP Global SafetyWorkers must pass a 'fit test' before being issued tight-fitting respirators. Brad Rodgers differentiates quantitative and qualitative methods.
There's no 'healthy tan' in construction
04 November, 2019With summer less than one month away, British research out this year suggests that construction workers are putting their health at risk for the sake of a tan.
ACR Electronics SM-3 Automatic Buoy Marker Light
23 October, 2019 | Supplied by: ACR ElectronicsACR Electronics' SM-3 Automatic Buoy Marker Light is a high-intensity LED strobe that can highlight a man-overboard site.
NSW quarries face inspection under worker dust risk blitz
08 October, 2019NSW quarries are currently being inspected without notice as part of the state's Resources Regulator's blitz on worker dust risks.
Large-scale construction needs to champion health
07 October, 2019British researchers who immersed themselves in construction teams of a large-scale UK project argue for the need to champion health across the sector.
Profound Vibra Cloud Vibration Logger
01 October, 2019 | Supplied by: TechRentalsProfound's Vibra Cloud Vibration Logger is suitable for use in the construction industry.
699 lives claimed by mesothelioma in 2018: report reveals
20 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Health and WelfareAsbestos-associated cancer mesothelioma claimed at least 699 Australian lives last year, an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report reveals.
Mining industries: hearing loss prevalance and risk
11 September, 2019 | Supplied by: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthNew research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health finds that 1 in 3 workers are affected by hearing loss in some mining industries.
Faulty breathing apparatuses discovered in South Coast mine
10 September, 2019The NSW Resources Regulator has contacted a breathing appratus supplier and its recipient mines after defective units were identified in a South Coast coalmine.
