Drive towards a Fatality Free Friday
29 May, 2014Tens of thousands of Caltex employees, shareholders, customers and suppliers have pledged to do their bit for road safety as the nation prepares for tomorrow's eighth annual Fatality Free Friday.
NSW mining innovators taking safety to a new level
29 May, 2014Miners from across the state's mining regions have been awarded top honours at the NSW Minerals Council Health and Safety Innovation Awards.
Explaining risk-taking at railway crossings: a QUT study into pedestrian behaviour
29 May, 2014Do males take more risks around railway crossings? Are Gen Ys crossing the line just for a thrill? Are you more likely to ignore the rules if missing the train means a 15-minute wait?
Research into jockey safety vests lays foundation for change
28 May, 2014A study into the effectiveness of jockey safety vests has confirmed that the vests have not contributed to the rise in fall-related neck and spine injuries and has also led to the peak industry body suspending the use by jockeys of one vest.
Safe Work Australia Awards winners for 2014
22 May, 2014The winners of the 9th annual Safe Work Australia Awards were announced last month at Old Parliament House in Canberra by Senator the Hon Eric Abetz, Minister for Employment.
Asbestos-related disease indicators report released
22 May, 2014The third edition of the Asbestos-related Disease Indicators report has been released.
Rescue technology for construction workers being developed
22 May, 2014Rescuing trapped construction workers in emergencies such as a fire or a building collapse is the focus of new smartphone technology being developed by a team led by University of Canberra students.
Legionnaire's link with windscreen washer fluid in cars and buses
21 May, 2014A form of bacteria responsible for respiratory illness, including the deadly pneumonia known as Legionnaire's disease, may be able to grow in windscreen washer fluid and was isolated from nearly 75% of school buses tested in one district in Arizona, according to research presented on 18 May at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.
Truck-driving fatalities
20 May, 2014Data released by Safe Work Australia in the report 'Work-related fatalities involving trucks, Australia 2003 to 2012' shows an alarming number of Australia's truck drivers are being killed at work each year.
Safety in Action heads to Perth in June
20 May, 2014The safety spotlight will be on Western Australia next month when Safety in Action arrives in Perth on Wednesday 11 June and Thursday 12 June 2014.
Information release for deaths at Austar mine in Paxton, NSW
15 May, 2014NSW Trade & Investment Mine Safety has published an Investigation Information Release into the death of two workers at Austar mine at Paxton in the NSW Hunter Valley on 15 April 2014.
RFDS partners with QMRS to improve safety in mines
15 May, 2014The Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland Services (RFDS) has partnered with Queensland Mines Rescue Service (QMRS) to develop a unique medical training program for members of mine rescue teams.
New appointment for Pilz
15 May, 2014Pilz Australia has appointed Ian Yeong as a business development manager to further strengthen its safety services and solutions.
Draft WHS (Mines) Regulation 2014 - public consultation
15 May, 2014A draft NSW Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulation 2014 has been developed and is now available for comment as part of the public consultation process.
2014 APCOA Public Safety Awards winners
13 May, 2014The 2014 APCO Australasia Public Safety Award winners were announced at the APCO Australasia Gala Dinner on 30 April at Crown Palladium. The awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of public safety professionals.
