Case Studies
Better management of PTSD for frontline workers
Updated guidelines for the management of PTSD among emergency service workers have been developed by researchers. [ + ]
Reducing hazards during mining haul truck maintenance
Haul trucks and dumpers are among the equipment that is most frequently associated with accidents within the mining industry. [ + ]
Immersive VR training to keep forestry workers safe
A newly developed immersive VR training tool could enable forestry workers to be trained in a risk-free environment. [ + ]
Nanofibre uniform protects against chemical hazards
A next-generation uniform prototype has successfully been developed by CSIRO researchers for Australian soldiers. [ + ]
Boosting safety for traffic control workers
A traffic control company has deployed a fleet of eye-catching vehicles to boost visibility and safety for its workers on the roads. [ + ]
Reducing the dangers for first responders at road incidents
Emergency services workers who respond to incidents on high-speed roads have a higher fatality rate and serious injury rate when compared to other workers. [ + ]
The benefits of immersive firefighter training
The state emergency services of Ukraine have faced significant and ongoing challenges in training its firefighters, due to a lack of resources. [ + ]
Safer loading with bespoke electric winch
A UK building products company required a new winch system to load heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). [ + ]
Real-time silica monitor enhances respiratory safety
Despite the recent ban on engineered stone, exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust remains a risk to workers. [ + ]
Robot dog can 'sniff' hazardous gases in inaccessible environments
To keep humans out of harm's way, researchers have created a four-legged, dog-like robot that takes air samples from hazardous sites. [ + ]
Could the robotic revolution end FIFO work?
The mining sector is currently undergoing a dramatic transformation through automation and virtual reality solutions. [ + ]
Using technology solutions to boost mine safety
The mining and mineral processing industries face complex challenges and hazards that put workers, equipment, operations — and the environment — at risk. [ + ]
Using shipping containers to boost height safety
A Sydney depot has found a simple but effective use for its shipping containers, enhancing height safety for workers in the process. [ + ]
Reducing hazards around powerlines
Powerlines pose a serious safety hazard on work sites and have caused many deaths and accidents that may have been prevented with greater care. [ + ]
Heat stress devices trialled on workers
A new approach designed to protect outdoor workers from the dangerous effects of heat is being trialled by University of Adelaide researchers. [ + ]
