Articles
The changing face of fall protection
The impact of technology and a shift in the safety culture on work sites is leading to a more widespread adoption of and adherence to safety practices. [ + ]
Respiratory protection that's fit for the job
Many workplaces can have significant concentrations of airborne contaminants and need to control worker exposure to these materials. While controls like extract ventilation, wet methods or substitution can assist, there are many workplace situations where personal respiratory protective equipment is needed. [ + ]
The new ISO respirator standard: don't hold your breath
New advances in Australian standards, based on extensive research and work by the International Standards Organization (ISO), will bring big changes to both manufacturers and users of breathing protection equipment. But how long will we have to wait? [ + ]
Businesses share expertise in safety mentoring program
Helping other organisations achieve their safety goals is a big priority for Maria Hooker, the National WHSE Manager for Allied Mills. [ + ]
Don't take shortcuts when working at height
The 'professional end' of businesses are constantly working to improve their operations — and are extremely proficient at so doing. However, at the smaller end of the market where tradespeople are working from business owners’ height safety systems, or on sites where there are no systems of fall protection at all, significant problems remain. [ + ]
Council meets strict CASA regulations for drug and alcohol screening
The Quilpie council in south-western Queensland owns and operates the local airport, meaning it must comply with strict Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations for drug and alcohol screening. [ + ]
Is hazardous manual handling the only enemy?
As an occupational health physiotherapist, I spend much of my time assessing and managing workers who have sustained musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) whilst performing workplace manual tasks. [ + ]
How to ensure your respiratory mask fits correctly
When wearing respiratory protective equipment (RPE), it is necessary to prevent exposure to contaminants by ensuring a tight seal is made around the face. [ + ]
The importance of using the right drug detection device
Many workplaces opt to test their employees for drugs and alcohol, but there can be issues with the quality of testing being used. [ + ]
The importance of compliance in the workplace
Compliance issues such as mismanagement of fatigue, unpaid training and extensive overtime hours can affect the wellbeing of employees and can even have flow-on impacts on customers. This Q&A with Peter Harte, Managing Director, Kronos ANZ SEA, discusses the importance of workplace compliance. [ + ]
Police officer suicide: it's not just about workplace stress, but culture too
The inquest into the tragic death of former New South Wales police detective Ashley Bryant highlights the issue of suicide among police officers. [ + ]
SAFETYconnect program launched — mock trial, international keynote highlights
Australia's peak WHS body, the NSCA Foundation, has today launched the conference program for the inaugural SAFETYconnect (previously National Safety Conference) event, to be held in Sydney in August. [ + ]
Good teamwork: getting a safe hand from robots
Until now, heavy-duty robots have always been housed in separate work areas to safeguard workers. Researchers at Fraunhofer want to change that with a security concept and intelligent robot control that will enable people and robots to collaborate as a team. [ + ]
Why my attitude towards safety shifted
Two seconds is all it took for one man's life to change forever. Paul Carson shares his personal story to potentially prevent someone else suffering the same fate. [ + ]
Understanding and improving safety on a global scale
A company initiative that funds overseas trips for staff to developing nations, in order to help improve and promote global workplace safety, has just been carried out by SafetyCulture. [ + ]
