Case Studies
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
