24-hour helicopter medivac service for the Cooper Basin
01 September, 2014For the first time, a night-vision-equipped helicopter has begun operating in the Cooper Basin in the heart of Australia's outback.
Healthy working environment is a salvation
01 September, 2014Contract workers in Norway often face the worst and most unpredictable working conditions. But good management and support from colleagues makes these workers more robust.
Protecting mobile workers in the resource sector
27 August, 2014 by Ashley Marshall, Head of Network Solutions, Airwave Solutions Australia | Supplied by: BAI Communications
Digital private mobile radio (PMR) can enhance safety and efficiency for workers in the resources sector.
Generative HSE Safety Climate Survey
27 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Generative HSEThe Safety Climate Survey is designed to help measure safety climate, motivations, perceptions and self-rated behaviour.
WorkCover and Hansen Yuncken commit to safety during hospital redevelopment
26 August, 2014WorkCover NSW and Hansen Yuncken have today (26 August) signed an alliance to provide a safe workplace during the Wagga Wagga Health Service Redevelopment.
Research that could help shiftworkers with sleep disorders
26 August, 2014Salk researchers have discovered a master gene responsible for sleep and wake cycles, offering hope for a drug that could help reset sleep.
Providing a safer journey for mobile workforces
26 August, 2014TMS Consulting has announced its partnership with journey management software specialist JESI.
Construction safety a focus on both sides of the border
25 August, 2014Victorian and NSW health and safety inspectors will be active along the Victoria and NSW border this week in an ongoing campaign to promote construction site safety in the region.
Test environment for future road safety has opened in Sweden
25 August, 2014Recently opened in Sweden, the AstaZero full-scale road safety test environment is able to test all modes of road transportation and all traffic situations.
The down side to clean hands
22 August, 2014A University of California, San Francisco study has found antibacterial soap exposes health workers to high triclosan levels.
Model WHS bill for Western Australia
22 August, 2014The Western Australian version of the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Bill will be introduced into the current spring session of state parliament.
Lloyd's Register launches consolidated Rules for Offshore Units
21 August, 2014Lloyd's Register has launched its new Rules for Offshore Units in one single document following an in-depth consultation with industry.
Transport safety for the FIFO and DIDO workforce will be discussed at OSIT
21 August, 2014It is relatively common for mine workers to drive an average of 500 km home after long and irregular shifts and extended shift blocks. The impact this has on transport safety will be under discussion at the upcoming OSIT2014: the 2nd International Occupational Safety in Transport Conference.
Mine Safety courses for mine rescue teams in Queensland
21 August, 2014RFDS, QMRS and St John Ambulance have launched a dedicated medical training program for members of mine rescue teams across the state.
Australia's first dedicated media channel for the field service sector
20 August, 2014Australia has its first dedicated media channel for the booming field service sector, with the launch of Field Service Business, a sister publication to Safety Solutions.
