Case Studies
Once you lose your hearing, it's gone forever
Hearing protection is a must in noisy high-risk work environments; however, the use of hearing protectors can at times be compromised due to the need to communicate with co-workers and the need to be aware of your environment with the ability to hear sirens, warning signals, etc. [ + ]
Mitigating risks for lone workers in potentially unsafe situations
The Australia-wide SafeTCard lone-worker safety solution was recently implemented at a federal government agency in order to meet its goals of safety for all, and contributing positively to staff wellbeing and achieving zero harm. [ + ]
Safety central to the Coffs Harbour FIA Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship is an international event that requires a large amount of work to ensure that it runs smoothly and safely. [ + ]
App keeps lone workers safe
Lone working engineers at Ericsson now have access to an app that monitors their safety status. [ + ]
Reducing high-pressure injection injuries for miners
Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) has created a grease pressure release device for Downer, reducing the risk of high-pressure injuries from lubricants. [ + ]
Sydney Water stops to recognise National Safe Work Month
As part of Sydney Water's commitment to improve safety across all sites, more than a thousand Sydney Water staff literally 'Stopped for Safety' as part of National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
Staying safely hydrated in the workplace
A safety manager working on a major construction project in the north-west of Western Australia has stressed the importance of worker hydration, heat stress management and education. [ + ]
Safeguarding mines with strata control
A South Australian resin-firing system that is designed to stop mines from caving in will be used to safeguard new projects in Mongolia. [ + ]
Modular systems save the day at tram workshop
Sayfa installs modular height safety systems during the Preston Tram Depot Workshop redevelopment. [ + ]
WA freight company upgrades forklifts at its Perth depot
A thriving West Australian freight company has re-equipped its Perth depot with seven Toyota forklift trucks. [ + ]
Ground-Probe slope monitoring radar systems powered by Yanmar
Ground-Probe has selected Yanmar industrial diesel engines as its power source for slope monitoring radar systems in open-cut mining sites. [ + ]
ABC Commercial partners with Optus for retail employee wellbeing
ABC Commercial has announced a new partnership with Optus to deliver a team-based resilience program trial in 162 Optus stores across the country, with more than 1300 employees set to participate. [ + ]
App to ensure staff compliance at childcare business
Team Holiday uses the CareMonkey system to streamline onboarding and ensure their 500+ staff have all the qualifications required to provide the important, and compliant, duty of care for the 65,000 children enrolled in its program. [ + ]
Offshore highway uses pier positioning and handling system
Enerpac has developed a handling and adjustment device for a large offshore gantry crane in Reunion Island. [ + ]
Seeley International makes OH&S improvements with Toyota forklifts
Seeley International, Australia's largest air-conditioning manufacturer, has ordered three-wheel battery-electric Toyota 8FBE counterbalance forklifts to fulfil OH&S and productivity improvements sought by the company. [ + ]
