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Mental health and wellbeing a feature at Safety in Action Sydney
Safety in Action Sydney is designed to meet the needs of Australia's health and safety industry, by providing three days of networking, learning and sourcing opportunities for anyone whose job involves safety. [ + ]
First WHS conviction for failing to consult
In May this year, the South Australian Industrial Relations Court recorded the first conviction against a company for failing to comply with the duty to consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with other duty holders in relation to work health and safety matters. [ + ]
Listen up: construction workers suffering hearing loss
Construction workers regularly experience noise levels up to six times the legal exposure limit and, according to figures from an Australian audiologist, up to 75% are developing tinnitus or permanent hearing loss as a result of their job. [ + ]
New standard for interlocking devices
There is a new global standard for providing machine safety for interlocking devices — the EN ISO 14119. [ + ]
Safeguarding your worksite against electrical fires
Simply Energy provides guidelines on how to safeguard your worksite against electrical fires. [ + ]
Radio apps for lone worker safety
The humble 'walkie talkie' has grown into a full-featured, digital device using advanced business apps that extend its value for safety, productivity and efficiency. [ + ]
Future tracking technology — what are the cybersecurity risks?
Five new applications of tracking technology are predicted along with details on the expected security implications for users. [ + ]
Sudden cardiac arrest on the worksite — what would you do?
Imagine you're on the worksite and one of your employees suffers an electric shock. They suddenly fall to the ground — unconscious, not breathing, with no pulse. What would you do? [ + ]
10 tips to get the most out of your OGI camera
By using optical gas imaging (OGI) technology, users are able to safely and efficiently visualise gas leaks when performing maintenance inspections. To maximise the use of OGI equipment, consider these top 10 tips. [ + ]
When blowing in the wind improves mine safety
A wind-powered device is helping to maintain visibility and ensure the safety of workers on mine sites in South Australia. [ + ]
Whole new world of safety training
Traditional methods of delivering safety training are becoming obsolete as digital technologies dramatically improve employee engagement and safety outcomes. [ + ]
Things to consider when selecting a fire protection contractor
As industrial, construction and mining sectors undertake rationalisation programs and centralise procurement, cost and efficiency are weighing more heavily into the purchase of fire protection systems than ever before. While these are important considerations, this should never be at the expense of life safety. [ + ]
Five reasons to ditch paper when managing OHS compliance
Are you bogged down with paperwork while trying to manage your OHS compliance? Here are five reasons why you should ditch paper and move to a software solution. [ + ]
Protecting our lungs with respiratory protection
Our lungs have evolved over thousands of years to deal with naturally occurring levels of particles and we have developed certain protective mechanisms. But this protection can only go so far. Modern industrial processes can expose us to a myriad of substances that do not occur naturally and we have little or no effective defence against many of these. [ + ]
Managing non-negative results when workplace drug testing
When managing an in-house testing program, minimising the distress that an alternate result can elicit relies on adequate education and training to ensure staff are able handle the situation as required by law and to provide the appropriate levels of support as needed. [ + ]
