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National Safe Work Month 2019: a state-by-state roundup
Your state-by-state guide to the safety initiatives, events and key messages being 'championed' by WHS authorities this National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
NT's strong arm of WHS Law
Lawyers Martin Kelly, Guy Biddle and Will Snow explore the Northern Territory's use of enforceable undertakings and stance on industrial manslaughter. [ + ]
Australian study has truck driver health in its sights
In stage two of a major national study, researchers from Monash University are calling on truck drivers to participate in a survey about their health. [ + ]
Factors in an effective confined space rescue plan
Working in confined spaces comes with significant hazards, making rescue plans imperative. LINQ Height Safety's Paul Bozkurt outlines some key factors. [ + ]
699 lives claimed by mesothelioma in 2018: report reveals
Asbestos-associated cancer mesothelioma claimed at least 699 Australian lives last year, an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report reveals. [ + ]
Fail safely: why VR is a game changer for safety training
VR allows real-life hazards to be experienced in a virtual environment. Ken Kencevski outlines its benefits, applications and recent uptake. [ + ]
Evacuate immediately: construction workers "risking their lives"
New UK research finds that high-rise construction site workers are "risking their lives" by not responding immediately to evacuation alarms. [ + ]
Mining industries: hearing loss prevalance and risk
New 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. [ + ]
Benefits of paperless applications in lifting inspections
Having an inspection procedure in place for lifting equipment is fundamental. Karl Ahlgren outlines the benefits digital solutions can bring. [ + ]
Ask "R U OK?" on 12 September
Ahead of R U OK? Day, Marcela Slepica from AccessEAP calls for meaningful mental health conversations to avoid potential incidences of suicide. [ + ]
How to improve workplace eye safety
Workplace safety is more than just hard hats and steel capped boots. Protecting workers' eyes is critical for their health, safety and quality of life. [ + ]
Have you recently reviewed your traffic management arrangements?
If you're an owner/operator of premises in an industrial park, this recent case regarding traffic management may be of interest to you. [ + ]
Pack a snack for your midnight shift
New Australian research has found that a simple snack is shiftworkers' best choice for maximising alertness and productivity. [ + ]
How outsourcing can help streamline contractor management
Outsourcing contractor management can help simplify the process of using contractors while allowing them to maintain regulatory compliance. [ + ]
Handover tools and techniques for high-risk industries
We take a look at some key handover tools and techniques identified in a recent study, which are used in energy production and other high-risk industries. [ + ]
