Putting food safety first
24 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Fuchs LubricantsFood safety is something we all take for granted and put our trust in manufacturers and the government to enforce 'paddock to plate' safety protocols.
Construction industry mentor program aims to improve safety
22 September, 2014A 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
22 September, 2014Alive 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.
Aussie traffic app for safer driving
18 September, 2014Invigor 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
18 September, 2014The 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.
Research shows which industry's employees are the safest at work
15 September, 2014A new study by organisational psychology firm SACS Consulting shows that workers in the utilities were the most motivated to ensure safety at work, most likely to comply with OHS rules and most likely to participate in improving safety at work.
New online mental health resource for FIFO workers
15 September, 2014'This FIFO Life' is a new online resource that has been launched in Western Australia to support the mental health of fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers.
Safety Month app launched today
11 September, 2014Safe Work Australia Acting Chief Executive Officer Michelle Baxter is encouraging employers and workers across Australia to prepare for Safe Work Australia Month (safety month) in October by downloading the free 2014 Safety Month app.
New products set to be unveiled at the National Emergency Response Show
11 September, 2014An array of new safety products are set to launched at the inaugural National Emergency Response Show (ERS), a three-day industry event for professionals within the emergency response industry.
Radar networks used to improve construction vehicle safety
10 September, 2014Researchers at a Spanish university have developed an alarm system for construction vehicles with a low-cost radar network that can prevent collisions and improve safety in work environments.
New benchmarks for rail-incident investigators to improve rail safety
09 September, 2014Rail safety will be improved across Australia as operators move to adopt the first national benchmarks to ensure the competency of rail-incident investigators.
UXC Connect receives AS4801 certification
08 September, 2014UXC Connect has received AS4801 (Australian Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) certification for its safety management system.
If a disaster struck today, would you be ready?
08 September, 2014Red Cross' latest survey reveals more than 90% of us don’t have a disaster plan and more than 80% don’t have an emergency kit, even though we know how important being prepared is.
Rockwell Automation opens call for nominations for its 2014 Manufacturing Safety Excellence Awards
04 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation is now accepting nominations for its second annual Manufacturing Safety Excellence Awards.
Australian Paralympic Committee shines a light on workplace safety
02 September, 2014The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) is launching a new initiative to ignite action around workplace safety through the life-changing stories of Australian Paralympians.
