Case Studies
PPE supplier's disaster preparedness gets cyclone tested
The recent Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred led a supplier of PPE to put into practice emergency management policies for the first time outside the COVID-19 crisis. [ + ]
AI-driven early detection tool could help combat bushfires
An ultra-early wildfire detection company could help tackle bushfires in the region after setting up its first Australian office in NSW's Macquarie Park. [ + ]
Construction forum drives evidence-informed WHS solutions
SHINe is an RMIT University-developed, industry-led collaborative research funding model that identifies and tackles problems across the construction industry. [ + ]
Intercity train depot deploys advanced safety system
An advanced safety system was recently implemented at a NSW train maintenance facility, designed to protect facility staff and equipment. [ + ]
Drones boost firefighter safety after chemical emergency
After a recycling plant in Sydney went up in flames, Fire and Rescue NSW utilised a fleet of specialist drones during its emergency response. [ + ]
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. [ + ]