Case Studies
Low smoke zero halogen cabling range enhances electrical and fire safety
Fires are devastating, but the effects of toxic smoke can be even worse in terms of corrosive smoke damage to electronic equipment in areas such as communications and data centres. [ + ]
Safer construction with BIM and WHS risk management integration
The NSW Government has conducted research to integrate WHS risk management into Building Information Modelling, to improve WHS management in construction. [ + ]
Using outrigger pads to meet safety challenges on remote sites
Outrigger pads, designed to be virtually indestructible, can be used to promote safety across challenging conditions in the mining and construction industries. [ + ]
Research outlines how mining companies can better protect workers
Researchers from Edith Cowan University have identified the key causes of workplace fatalities in the resources sector, to help companies make their workplaces safer. [ + ]
Rostering system optimises shift work for trucking, construction workers
A cloud-based rostering system has been developed to improve alertness, productivity and safety among workers in the trucking, construction and mining industries. [ + ]
Saliva-based drug testing tech drives bus group safety
An advanced drug and alcohol testing solution has been adopted by a bus operator to ensure the safety of their workforce, through in-house, saliva-based drug testing. [ + ]
Safety campaign identifies scaffolding as key construction concern
The Hazard 2020 safety campaign identified mobile plant and scaffolding hazards as the most common causes of non-compliance with WHS Accreditation Scheme requirements. [ + ]
Machinery to enhance safety in decommissioning, repurposing and construction tasks
A new range of machinery has been designed to support the Australasian mining, energy and construction sectors as they carry out the decommissioning and repurposing of obsolete plant. [ + ]
US study highlights importance of hearing protection in workplace safety
A study conducted in the United States has found that over half of noise-exposed workers do not use hearing protection when exposed to workplace noise. [ + ]
New forklift series enhances operator safety and ergonomics
A new series of forklifts has been developed for a range of applications, to enhance operator safety, comfort and ergonomics. [ + ]
Tech company raises funds for AI start-up to boost workplace safety
Unleash live, an AI video analytics platform, has announced a Series A funding round, led by SafetyCulture, to fuel the growth of its A.I. Apps Store. [ + ]
Software developed to enhance rail level crossing safety
A tailor-made data analytics software program has been developed to help governments and industry make better planning decisions on level crossing safety treatments. [ + ]
PPE provider partners to protect those who protect our oceans
uvex safety has partnered with Seabin, offering its range of personal protective equipment to help monitor the health of our waterways. [ + ]
Polymer shock blocks protect against earthquakes in Australia
Lateral restraint blocks made from an engineering plastic designed to retain most of its strength are being used to safeguard bridges against earthquakes. [ + ]
Queensland invests in safer heights future for construction
The Queensland Government has invested in Gold Coast company Buildsafe to create more local jobs and make the construction industry safer. [ + ]
