Case Studies
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. [ + ]
Hydraulics-focused training academy boosts distributor safety
The Hydraulink Academy has delivered a training course to boost the safety qualifications of two Queensland distributors, Hose Corp and Nebo Motors. [ + ]
Cooling vest lowers the risk of fatal heatstroke
The ERVest, a medical-grade, endothermic cooling device that can treat potentially fatal heatstroke, has been launched in Australia. [ + ]
Electric vehicle retrofit clears the air in underground mining
3ME Technology has launched the TRITEV underground mining vehicle, to decarbonise and eliminate the issue of diesel particulate matter underground. [ + ]
Hi-vis maternity range advocates industrial inclusion
A partnership between mining giant BHP, Blackwoods and Co Gear has led to the redesign of women's workwear to include a range of hi-vis maternity wear. [ + ]
Report charts factors fuelling global safety gloves' growth
The global safety gloves market is forecast to reach US$19 billion by 2030, fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising number of industrial injuries. [ + ]
Queensland resources sector responds rapidly to January threat
When Greater Brisbane went into lockdown in mid-January, the state's resources sector put a three-day hold on regional travel as a safeguard against the latest "COVID challenge". [ + ]
Aussie manufacturer aids US in COVID-19 fight
Brisbane biotech company Ellume has sent a shipment of its at-home coronavirus tests to the US, with over 20 million tests to be shippped to the US in due course. [ + ]
Shutdown solution lifts safe forklift handling in prison
Industrial specialists at RCT have customised a forklift to include a ControlMaster remote shutdown solution for supervised forklift operations in a local prison. [ + ]
Scaffolding solution secures construction safety award
ScaffShield received the National Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety Award (Commercial) at the 2020 Master Builders National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards. [ + ]
Campaign aims to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in transport industry
SafeWork SA has launched a safety campaign to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and falls in the road freight transport industry, visiting a number of depots across the state. [ + ]
