Recent terrorist atrocities have highlighted the lack of appropriate defences against such actions in various parts of the world. As a result, everyone is becoming more conscious of the need to improve security

With the rapid changes of the requirements under OH&S legislation and workplace safety, many companies have been unsure as to how the speed of forklifts (and other moving plant or equipment) is affected

Urban noise has become a serious national problem affecting most Australians on a daily basis. Although many factors conspire to produce urban noise, the cause is no mystery - high-density living

In terms of time, the workplace takes up a significant proportion of modern-day life. And like other facets of life, the workplace can act as both a window and an imitator of all of society's achievements as well as some of its ills

An artificial brain powered by light that has the answers to many of our most pressing problems has been designed and demonstrated by British scientists

The New South Wales Police service has commenced trials of an advanced satellite communications system aboard one of its most modern police launches - the Alert

A multitude of safety devices guard CSR PGH's brick-making machines around Australia. Co-ordinating the monitoring and control of the safety function of these machines using safety relays was a logistical nightmare

A traditional view of Australian agriculture is one of an industry where people working and living on farms enjoy the wide open spaces, fresh air, good health and are reasonably free from external interference. The reality, however, is somewhat different

Most old buildings in Australia, whether commercial or domestic, incorporate one or two materials that today can cause major headaches in redevelopment or refurbishment projects

According to podiatrist, Lynley Keynes, President of the South Australian Podiatry Association, "Nearly 20% of all workplace injuries occur to the feet and lower limbs, yet workplace foot health is still a neglected area

Two recent hospital projects demonstrate that improved safety in the workplace is easily achieved by using products designed and manufactured in Australia

Last year, nearly 3000 Australians died from a range of asbestos-related diseases. This was a higher death toll than all the industrial mortalities combined and is by far Australia's most serious industrial safety issue

Mining is fraught with hazardous processes and staying in control of the processes is a constant challenge for engineers and mine operators

Engineers, electricians and machine designers are often unaware that they personally have legal responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Plant Regulations

With the safety of its employees of paramount importance, Queensland manufacturer Neumann Steel has installed Telemecanique Preventa safety equipment from Schneider Electric to ensure any potential risk of hazards is further reduced