Case Studies
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
