Industry News
Workplace radiation safety standard
Government testing authorities have confirmed that it is possible for microwave ovens that show no sign of physical damage to emit radiation levels that exceed the Australian Standard and International emission limit.
[ + ]Fire engineering now trendy
Fire safety engineering has helped to create a masterpiece in urban re-generation in the newly opened building known as 'The Refinery' at Cutters Landing in Brisbane.
[ + ]Truck driver's employer found guilty
The death of a truck driver near Grafton has resulted in his employer being found guilty in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission sitting in court session of two breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983.
[ + ]Heat rage now all the rage
High temperatures can cause aggressive behaviour, heat stress and ultimately increase death rates.
[ + ]Robotic solution achieves OH&S improvements
Luxfer Gas Cylinders in Sydney's west recently installed a robotic solution to automate its powdercoat paintline. The gas cylinder manufacturers wanted to improve efficiencies at their manufacturing plant and reduce the need for manual lifting by their employees.
[ + ]The Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference 2005
The US and Danish governments are the latest international groups to commit to the Australasian Oil & Gas (AOG) 2005 Exhibition. They will join Australian government-backed groups from the UK, China, Italy, France, New Zealand and other hydrocarbon producing regions from around the world at what is recognised as one of the world's premier oil and gas events.
[ + ]BOC aims for zero injuries
"We don't want anybody to get hurt at BOC - not our employees, our contractors or our customers," says Michael Wilson, Director, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality at BOC. "We believe that all fatalities, injuries and incidents can be prevented, and we are committed to a goal of zero injuries."
[ + ]Cancer-smelling canines
Man's best friend could also be a lifesaver in the fight against cancer as scientists claim dogs can be used to detect bladder cancer by smelling urine.
[ + ]Asbestos closes bank
The ANZ Bank has been forced to close its NSW headquarters in Sydney's central business district to deal with an asbestos scare that could cost it up to $10 million plus months of lost rent.
[ + ]Baby safety program
SIDS and Kids, the organisation responsible for saving over 4000 babies lives over the past 13 years, has achieved this through research and an acclaimed public education safe sleeping program to show parents and caregivers how to reduce the risk of a sudden infant death.
[ + ]One digital eye on ports
ADT has announced it will become the official Australian partner with ObjectVideo, a leader in intelligent video surveillance software.
[ + ]Mine found guilty over disaster
The owners and operators of a Hunter Valley colliery have been found guilty of safety breaches that led to the deaths of four miners in the Gretley disaster almost eight years ago.
[ + ]Saliva tests for drivers
Victorian police will start using saliva swabs to randomly test drivers for drugs. Police will test drivers for traces of cannabis and methamphetamine, known as 'speed' and used by long haul road transport drivers to stop them falling asleep at the wheel.
[ + ]Overturned forklift results in fine
A shopping centre management company has been convicted and fined $40,000 after an 18-year-old worker became trapped under a forklift while helping set up a Sunday market at Croydon.
[ + ]Study to help improve farm safety
Former AFL chief Wayne Jackson has lent his support to a new Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) study into farm machinery injury.
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