Case Studies
Flood monitoring platform targets rising water-related risks
BlackBerry Limited has partnered with the University of Windsor to provide a flood risk and clean water monitoring solution that addresses water-related risks. [ + ]
Commute plan uses tech to keep Queensland miners COVIDSafe
Remote worker management company JESI, in partnership with Microsoft Australia and METS Ignited, has launched the 'Resources COVID Safe Commute Plan'. [ + ]
Granville factory raises fire safety with ISO 9001:2015 certification
Trafalgar Group's Granville facility has earned ISO 9001:2015 for its quality management system, and the design, production and supply of passive fire protection products. [ + ]
Research to cut the construction industry's suicide toll
New research from UniSA is striving to understand why construction workers are struggling with mental health and has identified 26 potential drivers of suicide. [ + ]
Fever screening kiosks to enhance workplace safety
Designed in Melbourne, the screening kiosks will offer automated, touchless and accurate health screening for entry into facilities, along with temperature checking. [ + ]
Partnership sees wearable AI tech used to boost worker safety
A new collaboration has seen wearable AI technology used to personalise the safety of individual workers for proactive injury management. [ + ]
ETU calls for mandatory female toilets across Aussie worksites
Mandating women's amenities in worksites across Australia could help bridge the gender gap in male-dominated industries, according to a report from the ETU. [ + ]
Software upgrades fire protection with standards integration
Brisbane-based fire protection maintenance software provider FireMate has partnered with Standards Australia to deliver an integrated fire safety solution. [ + ]
NSW appoints company to oversee flammable cladding blitz
A major commercial building company has been chosen to lead Project Remediate, NSW's cladding remediation program. [ + ]
Human-centred design the driving force behind road safety
Traffic control devices such as destination signs and traffic lights need to be designed from a human-centred perspective to be effective, according to a UNSW expert. [ + ]
Using digitisation to streamline construction site safety
Vanguard Wireless and HammerTech have integrated their digital platforms to help customers implement best practice safety measures on construction sites. [ + ]
Safety footwear manufacturer raises $300K to support tradie mental health
Footwear manufacturer Steel Blue has raised $300,000 to support the Beyond Blue Support Service, through sales of the Steel Blue Blue Boots. [ + ]
Fasteners secure safe comminution equipment setup
A new way of securing vibrating screen and crusher motor bolts has been developed, thereby saving time previously taken to install industrial comminution equipment. [ + ]
Long-lasting disinfectant targets COVID-19 on work surfaces
A new type of disinfectant, listed by the TGA, is designed for workplaces and other spaces to safeguard against COVID-19 and Influenza A and B for up to 30 days. [ + ]
Standards Australia provides free course for NSW construction sector
In July, to assist NSW trades professionals to boost their skills during lockdown, Standards Australia provided temporary free access to a construction course. [ + ]
