Case Studies
Implementing anti-slip flooring to boost safety
Anti-slip plywood can be used to improve safety in areas where there is a high level of pedestrian traffic. [ + ]
How police technology can improve public safety
Using technology to complete administrative tasks allows emergency services to dedicate more time to protecting public safety. [ + ]
Centralised safety management system for growing business
REMONDIS Australia implemented a cloud-based health and safety management system to manage the growing needs of its business. [ + ]
Outsourcing workplace drug and alcohol testing
Safety in the workplace is compromised by substance abuse, with drugs and alcohol playing a key part in injuries and fatalities. [ + ]
Using VR to create a safer training environment
Fonterra is using VR safety training that allows employees to navigate its manufacturing and distribution sites, without having to be physically present on site. [ + ]
Stabilising buildings to maximise construction safety
The stability of buildings is crucial in earthquake-prone areas, leading project managers to search for technology that can assist with construction. [ + ]
Train safely in a virtual world
VR technology has been developed to allow technicians to safely conduct training on the management of highly toxic chemicals, without the inherent safety risks. [ + ]
Lung screening unit visits at-risk regional workers
A mobile respiratory screening service provided by icare has visited Nowra workers who are exposed to hazardous substances such as asbestos. [ + ]
Implementing a drug and alcohol testing regime
Drug and alcohol testing is increasingly being adopted within companies as a means of creating a safer environment for all. [ + ]
The importance of safe machinery parts cleaning
A company that provides equipment for a railway has strict deadlines within its service factory, which is required to clean parts quickly and safely. [ + ]
PPE vending machines keep construction workers safe
Workers on the NorthConnex construction project now have access to vending machines that supply PPE equipment whenever it is needed. [ + ]
How improved plant guarding reduces injuries
Plant guarding has consistently been flagged as a critical area for improvement by WorkSafe Victoria safety inspectors on their visits to sites around the state. [ + ]
Oil spill solution made from waste cooking oil
Absorbent polymer could be an effective way to clean up oil spills, according to new research from Flinders University. [ + ]
Get prepared for the SafeWork NSW forklift safety blitz
With SafeWork NSW now conducting a forklift safety blitz around the state, businesses are urged to make sure they will pass the inspection. [ + ]
Reducing machinery noise can guard against hearing loss
It has been claimed that using nylon on machinery can help to protect workers' hearing by reducing the amount of noise produced. [ + ]
