Innovation and technology on the radar
02 September, 2013From aircraft traffic control through to mine safety, personal movement tracking and new automobile collision avoidance systems, innovative radar solutions will be discussed in Adelaide from 9-12 September at the Radar 2013 conference.
Diesel emissions in mines - new technical reference groups for coal and metal mines
29 August, 2013Technical reference groups for coal and metal mines are being established by the NSW Government,Trade & Investments Mine Safety.
Play it safe with free safety seminars
31 July, 2013Each day of The Safety Show Sydney will feature six presentations covering an array of topics including how technology is changing the way we undertake on-site safety, emergency planning, contractor management, OHS program planning and funding, personal protective equipment industry updates and an overview of the latest legislation.
Emergency response competition
31 July, 2013Langley Park in Perth will host emergency response teams from a range of mining operations across Western Australia to showcase their skills at the third annual Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) on 21 and 22 September.
Raising the bar on medical support in mining/remote areas
31 July, 2013The advisory council for the OHS Leaders Summit decided to create a discussion on the lack of healthcare available for miners and remote inhabitants.
Bollard wins Product of the Year Award
29 July, 2013The winner of the New Product of the Year Award at the Security 2013 Exhibition was Australian-owned and -operated Ezi Security Systems for its Ezi Elkosta M50 Bollard.
Tecpro dust suppression products at AIMEX 2013
24 July, 2013Tecpro Australia will be showing its award-winning dust suppression products on Stand R176 at AIMEX - Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition, to be held at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park from 20-23 August 2013.
Alsco Managed Training Services
15 July, 2013The Alsco Managed Training Services are designed to assist HR managers or OHS officers manage an organisation’s first aid and fire evacuation requirements, including incidences, trained staff and expiry dates of certifications.
The Safety Show Sydney 2013
09 July, 2013The Safety Show Sydney, being held at the Sydney Showground from 3-5 September, will showcase over 150 exhibitors demonstrating the latest technology in safety and free seminars from industry experts, all under one roof.
Call for safety entries ends soon
08 July, 2013Ansell has become a sponsor of the National Safety Council of Australia’s (NSCA’s) National Safety Awards of Excellence. Nominations close on 14 July.
Tradies National Health Month this August
08 July, 2013The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and Steel Blue have declared August as Tradies National Health Month. Tradies are being encouraged to register to be a part of the activities, which will focus on educating and engaging tradies on the importance of full body health and safety, with handy tips and hints tailored to their needs.
Legal expert to speak at Hazards Australasia
05 July, 2013An OHS legal expert is speaking at the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ (IChemE) inaugural Hazards Australasia conference in Perth.
OHS Invention finalist in the WorkSafe Awards
01 July, 2013The first eight finalists nominated in the WorkSafe Awards - Victoria have been announced. One of the finalists included in this year’s ‘OHS Invention of the Year’ category is a solution that has been designed to address the literacy barriers and communication challenges associated with understanding written procedures in the workplace.
Queensland Safety Show 2013
26 June, 2013The Queensland Safety Show and CleanScene: The National Cleaning & Hygiene Expo last week in Brisbane had some innovative products on display.
Safety in Action now in Darwin
21 June, 2013Safety In Action has announced it will be running a regional show every four years in Darwin. The expansion has been made possible by a strong working community in Darwin, which requires its own safety education event. Informa Exhibitions Australia has also announced some changes to both naming and scheduling of the events.