Case Studies
Screening miners for lung diseases in the regions
Heart of Australia has launched its fifth vehicle, HEART 5, in a fleet that provides lung checks for current and former miners in rural Queensland. [ + ]
How AI-based facilities monitoring improves safety
Facilities monitoring in manufacturing, warehousing and other industrial sectors is key to ensuring workplace safety. [ + ]
Safety alert issued after three falls from ladders in six weeks
A safety alert has been issued about the use of portable ladders in the construction industry, after one person was killed and two others injured in falls over the past six weeks. [ + ]
OHS Essentials program to promote safety in construction
The OHS Essentials Program is a free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety (OHS) experts. [ + ]
QPS invests in high-tech vests to improve officer safety
The Queensland Police Service has announced plans to roll out new, integrated load-bearing vests for frontline police officers across the state from July. [ + ]
Fastener technology enhances safety gains for mill operators
Northern NSW sugar mills have implemented simultaneously actuated hydraulic nuts to reduce maintenance downtime while increasing safety and productivity. [ + ]
Climate tech innovation to facilitate safe work in hot conditions
Tech entrepreneurs have developed a wearable device that monitors workers' physiology to predict and prevent heat injuries and deaths. [ + ]
Enhanced copper surfaces developed to improve health and safety
Researchers have developed a new copper surface that can kill bacteria more than 100 times faster than standard copper, to combat the threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. [ + ]
Underground mining project receives federal funding support
A mining safety project to develop high-capacity dynamic rock reinforcement for underground mines has received $3 million in funding. [ + ]
Hand protection technology enhances workplace safety
A new hand protection technology uses graphene in its range of gloves to protect workers against cuts and abrasions. [ + ]
Guide released to combat modern slavery in resources, energy sectors
A new guide has been published to help Australian businesses in the resources and energy sectors understand and manage their modern slavery risks. [ + ]
Developing a safe way to remove large underground raise bore reamers
A safe work methodology has been developed to remove large diameter reamers in an underground environment. [ + ]
Toolkit to help eliminate sexual harassment in minerals industry
An Industry Toolkit has been released to help the industry take action to eliminate workplace sexual harassment. [ + ]
Bolt tensioning device enhances power worker safety at electricity plants
A bolt tensioning device that protects nuclear power workers by enabling groups of fasteners to be torqued or released immediately has opened doors for Aussie innovators at global electricity plants. [ + ]
Asset integrity firm collaborates on hazardous substance storage solutions study
A new study will see researchers collaborate with an asset integrity firm to develop more efficient methods for monitoring the safety of storage for hazardous substances. [ + ]
