Case Studies
COVID-19: Employers face litigation for risking employee safety
Industry experts believe that employers face years of litigation for putting the health and safety of their staff at risk, by providing inadequate and cheap PPE. [ + ]
Safety app to reduce injuries in road freight industry
A safety app, developed by SafeWork NSW and Lindsay Transport, provides training and guidance for NSW transport workers to reduce the risk of workplace injuries. [ + ]
Rope analysis furthers crane safety, reliability and service life
Konecranes' Rope Analysis, engineering assessment and inspection of ropes and reeving systems, is designed to look beyond what is visible to the naked eye. [ + ]
Watering down the risks of silica dust in the workplace
Cancer Council Australia has launched a safety campaign to encourage Australian workers to use adequate protection measures when exposed to silica dust. [ + ]
App provides safety net for lone workers
StaySafe has partnered with what3words to help companies respond to incidents more effectively, thereby improving lone worker safety. [ + ]
'Super' sensors to make conditions safer for miners
A mechanical engineer has designed sensors that can detect early mechanical issues in oil and gas pipelines, making working conditions safer for miners. [ + ]
New app prioritises mental wellbeing, safety of miners
The Australian minerals industry has taken steps to support the mental health and resilience of its workforce through the launch of the MineWell app. [ + ]
Image-generating tech boosts construction site safety
Monash University researchers have filed a patent for technology that can generate thousands of images of construction machinery to streamline construction safety. [ + ]
Autonomous mobile robots boost safety and efficiency
Konica Minolta has supplied two MiR200 autonomous mobile robots to NP Fulfilment, to improve safety and operational efficiency. [ + ]
Explosive-proof LED strip lights the way in hazardous areas
Mineglow's strip lights are specially designed for environments where fire or explosion hazards exist due to flammable gases or explosive substances. [ + ]
Advanced defibrillators win five-star safety award
The ZOLL AED 3 and ZOLL AED 3 BLS automated external defibrillators have received a five-star rating from the World of Safety & Health Asia. [ + ]
Access systems facilitate staff safety for port authority
The Western Australia Port Authority engaged Treadwell to provide new handrails and an access ramp, to enable safer staff access. [ + ]
Study highlights risks of economic growth for WA workforce
Research shows that a booming economy could lead to increased pressures on workers in the manufacturing and construction sectors, leading to a spike in workplace injuries. [ + ]
Revised standard highlights boiler safety
Standards Australia has published a revised standard that outlines the safety requirements for the operation of boilers and pressure equipment devices. [ + ]
Short film generates awareness about electrical safety
A young worker severely injured in an electrical accident is sharing his story through a film, to raise awareness of electrical safety issues in the workplace. [ + ]
