Industry News
Lowest compensated fatality rate in a decade
Data released today in Safe Work Australia's latest Comparative Performance Monitoring report shows work-related compensated injury fatalities are at their lowest level since 2002. [ + ]
Aussie answer to toxic fire-fighting chemicals
Australian scientists have come up with the solution to a worldwide pollution problem - how to mop up the toxic residues left after the use of special foams to fight fires. [ + ]
Partnership on mental health in the workplace
SoFA, SEEK and the Melbourne Business School have entered into an Australian partnership to help break down mental health related barriers in the workplace.
[ + ]Trucking industry launches driver health initiative
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has launched a driver health initiative, releasing the first in a series of health fact sheets for ATA members. [ + ]
Managing menopause in the workplace
A new report, led by La Trobe University, has found that menopausal women fear discrimination in the workplace and face a lack of menopause-specific support. The report presents the key findings and recommendations of a research project titled 'Women, Work and the Menopause: Releasing the Potential of Older Professional Women'. [ + ]
Office workers at risk from prolonged sitting and harsh lighting
Public health researchers at the University of Adelaide say office workers need to move more and sit less, and use warm-coloured lighting instead of blue-rich LEDs, to help avoid some serious potential health risks. [ + ]
Resource Centre App now available for phones
The Capital Safety Fall Protection Resource & Education Centre App is now also available for iOS and Android phones. [ + ]
Honeywell announces new oil and gas solution at HUG Asia-Pacific symposium
Honeywell Process Solutions has announced its new Digital Suites for Oil and Gas solution, designed to help upstream oil and gas organisations boost production by 3-5%. [ + ]
WA initiative tackles alcohol in the workplace
The WA Minister for Mental Health, Helen Morton, has launched a resource to address the issue of alcohol in the workplace. [ + ]
Construction industry mentor program aims to improve safety
A new program launched by WorkCover NSW will see 10 medium and large construction companies act as mentors to a number of builders from across NSW, helping them identify new ways to address safety in their workplace. [ + ]
WorkCover wants farmers to arrive Alive and Well at Henty
Alive and Well is WorkCover's new initiative to improve safety and wellbeing in the agriculture industry and they are encouraging all attendees at the Henty Machinery Field Days on 23-25 September to participate in the interactive program. [ + ]
Wear a black hard hat to support mental health
ProChoice Safety Gear is showing its support to the Black Dog Institute by donating $2 from the sale of every limited-edition Black hard hat. [ + ]
Aussie traffic app for safer driving
Invigor Group has entered into a development contract with the Australia Traffic Network to assist with its digital strategy. [ + ]
Car hacking: the security threat facing our vehicles
The car of the future will be safer, smarter and offer greater high-tech gadgets, but be warned - without improved security the risk of car hacking is real, according to a QUT road safety expert. [ + ]
PPE usage procedures crucial for Ebola healthcare workers, experts caution
A team of American infectious-disease and critical-care experts is alerting colleagues caring for Ebola patients that how they remove their personal protective gear can be just as crucial as wearing it to prevent exposure to the deadly virus. [ + ]