Articles
Fleet management systems in materials handling
Grahame Don sets out the advantages of fleet management systems for managers that can further optimise safety in the materials handling industry. [ + ]
Five-year high for NSW mobile plant fires
There were 141 instances of mobile plant fires in NSW in 2019, and "a significant rise" in underground fires, according to a new report. [ + ]
PPE until 2023: international trends in mining
Latin American and Asia–Pacific markets will lead the way in mining personal protective equipment, according to the latest market research into global trends. [ + ]
18 years of Australian workers compensation data
Labourers have the highest rate of serious claims in the latest year of workers compensation data. We explore the report findings, including 18 years of data. [ + ]
Hazards lurk in the wake of fire
Those affected by the bushfires are being advised to remain vigilant, even after the fires have passed and assessment, clean-up and recovery work is undertaken. [ + ]
Musculoskeletal disorders: comprehensive approach needed
Safe Work Australia has released a new report on the most common type of work-related injury in Australia: musculoskeletal disorders. We outline key findings. [ + ]
Tread carefully around fragile roofing
Two serious incidents since December 2019 have prompted SafeWork SA to issue a reminder about fragile roof safety. [ + ]
Australian study prompts straight back thesis rethink
Curtin University researchers have challenged received wisdoms on safe manual lifting, finding no evidence a rounded, flexed back increases low back pain risk. [ + ]
Support line managers, safeguard mental health
Line managers are not being given sufficient support to safeguard the mental health and wellbeing of their workers, 2019 survey research suggests. [ + ]
State of silica in South Australia
Earlier 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. [ + ]
Qld electrical licensing disciplinary actions: Nov 2019
Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee took seven electrical licensing disciplinary actions in November 2019. We take a look. [ + ]
How to conduct a safety audit of your workplace
Regularly conducting workplace safety audits can help mitigate or prevent injuries and fatalities. Penny Geftakis offers five steps to a proper safety audit. [ + ]
3 tiers of construction safety leadership
A report released last month finds that 30% of Australian construction firms are 'safety first' — the highest rank in a 3-tier WHS model. [ + ]
Academy for hydraulics-focused training
Hydraulink announced in November 2019 that it is setting up a training school to offer a range of hydraulics-focused training programs. [ + ]
Britain releases 2018–19 work health and safety figures
Stress levels are at an 18-year high for working Britons, the figures show. We also compare UK fatality trends with recently released Australian data. [ + ]