Industry News
Air tools leaving industry open to hand-arm vibration claims
Businesses are being warned that badly maintained air tools which cause hand-arm vibration are leaving industries open to significant damages payouts. [ + ]
New owners for Australian Wormald fire business
The deal for global fire and security company Tyco to sell off its Wormald Australian fire business has now been finalised. [ + ]
New safety guidelines for working with robots
New guidelines on how to ensure the safety of human workers in collaborative robotic systems have now been published by the ISO. [ + ]
Emerson's $20m safety software deal with Cameron LNG
Emerson has announced it will provide automation expertise and safety software to one of the first new liquefied natural gas export terminals in North America. [ + ]
500 companies register under mandatory NZ hazardous laws
Over 500 importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances have already registered their details with New Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) under new rules brought in late last year. [ + ]
Fight to retain engineering skills for Australian industry
Engineers at risk of losing their jobs due to the closures of the three vehicle manufacturing plants in Victoria are finding new opportunities across other industry sectors such as mining, construction and defence. [ + ]
If your workers aren't safe, then neither are you
Employers are being asked to consider the impact of serious workplace injuries on not only the victims but also themselves in a powerful new public awareness campaign. [ + ]
Safety guidelines for quarry workers
New safety guidelines with practical advice to better protect workers have been released by the Victorian state government. [ + ]
Environmental lead linked to aggressive behaviour
Children exposed to higher levels of environmental lead are more likely as adults to engage in aggressive behaviour and commit assaults, new research has found. [ + ]
Safety in Action coming to Perth
The next Safety in Action show, to be held in Perth from 1–2 June, will focus on mental health and workplace wellness. [ + ]
5 billion people to be short-sighted by 2050
A study led by UNSW shows half the world's population will be myopic by 2050, while one-fifth will be at a significantly increased risk of blindness. [ + ]
Changes to NZ workplace safety laws
New health and safety workplace legislation will come into effect in New Zealand from 4 April 2016 and it will see changes to responsibilities for everyone in the workplace. [ + ]
Total Facilities 2016 free seminar program released
The Total Facilities 2016 event, being held in Melbourne in April, has released its free seminar program, which will feature educational content on building healthy workplaces. [ + ]
New standard for concrete anchoring
A new standard for concrete anchoring has been developed by the construction industry and is due to be released in May. [ + ]
Falls incidents prompt safety warning
Businesses and workers are again urged to take extreme care after two workers were killed and eight others seriously injured in falls from heights in the last month. [ + ]
