Industry News
Noise hazards in manufacturing a focus for WorkSafe
An inspection program looking into noise levels in manufacturing workplaces will soon begin in WA. [ + ]
Rigger's death highlights importance of risk management
The investigation findings into the death of a 51-year-old rigger at the Boggabri Coal Mine in 2014 have been released by NSW Mine Safety. [ + ]
Flooring installer fined $5000 over apprentice injury
A flooring installer from WA has pleaded guilty and been fined $5000 after an apprentice suffered serious hand injuries in 2012. [ + ]
Defence fined over soldier's death in training exercise
The Australian Defence Force has been fined $220,000 over a soldier's fatal shooting in a training exercise. [ + ]
Early intervention the key to hearing loss
Hearing is precious and fragile, and early intervention is vital for reducing the rate of hearing loss; these are the key messages ahead of Hearing Awareness Week this August. [ + ]
How safe is your workplace?
"How safe is your workplace?" is the question WorkSafe Victoria is asking employers and workers in a major public awareness campaign that begins 23 August. [ + ]
New Deb Stoko skincare range for Australia
A new range of occupational skin care is poised to be rolled out in Australasia. [ + ]
Emerson signs 10-year agreement with BP for oil and gas
Emerson will provide automation technologies to BP for its upstream oil and gas operations under a new 10-year global agreement. [ + ]
New radar safety technology
VicRoads announced it will install radar-based reverse braking technology on its road maintenance fleet, which could become standard across industry. [ + ]
Safe Work Month coming this October
There is a range of ways to get involved in the upcoming National Safe Work Month this October, including free seminars and a $5000 competition prize. [ + ]
New handbook for good work design
A new handbook to help businesses meet their obligations under work health and safety laws has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Bushfire monitoring system gives updates every 10 minutes
A new bushfire monitoring system, due to be operational by June next year, can provide updates to emergency responders every 10 minutes — a vast improvement to the current rate of every 6 hours. [ + ]
Asbestos found in imported products
A safety alert has been released by WorkCover NSW about imported building products that contain asbestos following a recent discovery in Sydney. [ + ]
Australia's soaring $3bn hangover bill
People who miss work due to alcohol and drug related sickness are costing Australia more than $3bn, a new report has found. [ + ]
New insights for spinal injuries
An AU–US research alliance is working out how function is lost in the discs of people's spines while load bearing to improve treatment for back sufferers. [ + ]
