New NHVR podcasts outline minimum design, construction, installation and performance requirements for modifying heavy vehicles outside the manufacturer's specifications. [ + ]

The premier safety industry body and premier workplace health & safety media brand in Australia have teamed forces to create a powerful new information and marketing channel for the local business and industrial safety community. [ + ]

According to Safe Work Australia, one in five Australian adults will be affected by mental illness every year and it is important for workplaces to invest effort in raising awareness of the issue. [ + ]

Frontline workers in Victoria will receive training in how to most effectively and safely respond to people affected by the drug ice. [ + ]

Workers are more likely to die in November and December than any other time of the year, warns WorkSafe Victoria. [ + ]

Cloud-based environment, health and safety (EHS) software provider Vault Intelligence has set up shop in Melbourne. [ + ]

As the focus shifts from criticism of Ardent Leisure's public response following last week's Dreamworld tragedy to how the company will rebuild and regain the public's trust, Deakin PR expert Ross Monaghan offers his insight on how the company can recover. [ + ]

Hanson and Boral Construction Materials and Cement have been recognised for their innovative solutions at the 2016 CCAA Environment, Health and Safety Awards. [ + ]

A new study has confirmed the effectiveness of the Coherent Doppler Lidar system in monitoring and analysing dust plumes. [ + ]

The Department of Defence and the Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have signed a $3.2 million collaboration agreement for a prototype respirator filter designed to protect soldiers. [ + ]

A camera mounted in hazard areas to detect oil mist in ship engine rooms has seen Fike win the 2016 SAFETY4SEA Initiative Award at a forum in Greece. [ + ]

Test your work health and safety knowledge with the interactive Safe Work Australia online quiz. [ + ]

First responders routinely encounter violence on the job which can have a profound impact on both their mental and physical health. A SafeWork Australia video identifies practical ways that first responders can be supported to stay safe and healthy on the job. [ + ]

The first technical working group held by the NHVR will focus on issues such as brake systems, tyre inflation and work surrounding coupling safety. [ + ]

A helmet that facilitates augmented reality in the workplace will be demonstrated by the CSC at the Gartner Symposium. [ + ]