Recent falls from height on building facade work have been recorded from both rope access applications and from the use of building maintenance units (BMUs). These incidents have again raised discussions on which is the safer of the two technologies. [ + ]

'Eyes in the sky' technology is offering offshore, marine and onshore operators a safer alternative for conducting surveys and inspections at hard-to-access and hazardous locations. [ + ]

Despite alarming statistics provided by Safe Work Australia that indicate falls from height remain the number one cause of death in the construction industry, many workers continue to avoid using proper fall protection equipment. [ + ]

In this article, SICK looks at the possibilities of today's sensor intelligence in industrial 4.0 environments, and their value in improving the safety of people working with machinery in the supply chain. [ + ]

A new generation of coal and ore materials handling technology is being introduced to Australasian and international markets by a group that engineers chutes and complementary systems to permit faster conveyor belt speeds, greater throughput, fewer breakdowns and enhanced safety. [ + ]

Vibration from using power tools and other vibrating machinery can lead to the dangerous condition of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) which, if left untreated, can potentially require the amputation of the fingers or hand. [ + ]

There are definite costs of mental illness in the workplace but the return on investment in a mentally healthy workplace can be a big boost to the bottom line. [ + ]

Looking at personal expectations around injury recovery, a recent study may just confirm what many of us already expected... [ + ]

In this article, Safety Solutions asks MedVet's in-house toxicologist Steve Korkoneas about what drug and alcohol testing results are revealing about Australian workplaces and how drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures can be implemented effectively. [ + ]

Not all employers and operators understand what constitutes a 'confined space', nor the dangers associated with working in such environments. The following article has been written to provide an overview of confined space operations in layman's terms and should not be seen as a substitute for taking correct professional advice — nor for certificated training. [ + ]

Pipeline safety and risk will be on the agenda this year at the annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG 2016), to be held in Perth from 24 to 26 February. [ + ]

Most people recognise that drug or alcohol abuse can be a warning sign of a mental health crisis. As such, drug and alcohol testing can be the first to uncover what may well be a potential problem. Likewise, wellness programs establish positively focused activities to improve the mental and physical health of the workforce. Both are opportunities to support the mental health of the workforce but doing so comes with its own set of challenges. Ensuring your programs are, and are seen to be, fair and reasonable is essential to secure the support and participation of your stakeholders. [ + ]

Crown Equipment has supplied five top tips that it believes will help to reduce the chance of employee injury and possible legal exposure. [ + ]

Technology developed at RMIT to detect powerline fires before they happen may be adapted for China's extensive, and very fast, rail system. [ + ]

Heavy vehicle logistics is a fact of life in the modern world, but it is not without public safety and economic risks, although modern sensor technologies present new opportunities for road management authorities to mitigate these risks.  [ + ]