Industry report explores the transformation of service delivery
22 April, 2014Trimble has announced the release of its latest field service industry report. Titled ‘Transforming Service Delivery: An Insight Report’, the report investigates the most pressing issues affecting field service organisations and provides insight into how to transform operations, from measuring service performance and delivering excellent customer service to handling change management and turning data into information.
Investigation into mine incident
22 April, 2014NSW Trade & Investment Mine Safety has published an investigation information release into an incident at Bengalla mine in November 2013 when a dozer slid into an unmarked test hole.
Accreditation for fire protection technicians - ensuring safety through professional recognition
22 April, 2014 by Joseph Keller - Communications Manager, FPA AustraliaFPA Australia has developed the Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) to validate the competency of individuals conducting 'inspect and test' work activities on fire protection systems and equipment in Australia.
Certification of OHS professionals
22 April, 2014At the recent OHS Leaders Summit 2014, a panel discussed the new voluntary certification process for OHS professionals which is being launched in June this year as part of the OHS Body of Knowledge project, funded by WorkSafe Victoria.
Construction site safety blitz progressing well
15 April, 2014WorkCover NSW has conducted 118 audits and issued 32 notices to construction companies across the state as part of its six-week work health and safety blitz of commercial sites across Sydney and hot spots in regional NSW.
Yara Pilbara calls for 'passport' to improve contractor safety
15 April, 2014The CEO of Western Australian ammonia producer Yara Pilbara, Mark Loquan, has called for a united approach to improving onshore contractor safety in Western Australia.
Safety communication book
14 April, 2014A book titled Transform Your Safety Communication: How to Create Targeted and Inspiring Safety Messages for a Productive Workplace has been published.
Guidance note on traffic management from WorkSafe ACT
10 April, 2014WorkSafe ACT has issued a new Guidance Note (No. 120) on temporary traffic management when working on or near public roads.
Saving Perth for the fourth time
10 April, 2014Safety in Action Perth, being held 11 and 12 June at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, will mark Safety in Action's fourth time in Perth and will feature a range of the latest safety-related products and services from across Australia.
Lower back pain responsible for a third of work-related disability
09 April, 2014Lower back pain linked to workplace factors accounts for a third of all work-related disability worldwide, according to research led by the University of Sydney and conducted by an international team of researchers.
The alarming cost of stress
02 April, 2014 by Janet McCulloch - Managing Partner, Leadership Dimensions | Supplied by: Leadership DimensionsOne of the key reasons for the alarming cost of stress-based lost time and claims payout is that many managers feel ill-equipped to have conversations that they perceive as an "invasion of another's personal space".
Safety alert - fluid injection from high-pressure water cleaner
02 April, 2014A safety alert has been issued by the NSW Trade & Investment department in regards to a fluid-injection injury from a water jetter.
Digital communications platform helps workers connect without limits
02 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsMotorola Solutions, Inc has announced the launch of MOTOTRBO Anywhere, an enterprise-grade communication platform that allows for seamless voice communication between digital two-way radios and smartphones.
Certified Machinery Safety Expert - CMSE
01 April, 2014 | Supplied by: http://www.machinesafe.com.au/courses/certified-machine-safety-expert-cmse?utm_source=SafetySolutions&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=CMSEA collaboration between two international leaders in their respective fields, Pilz and TÜV NORD, Certified Machinery Safety Expert training (CMSE) is claimed to be the first of its kind to be run in Australia. As an internationally recognised machinery safety course CMSE provides an expert level of training and an industry-wide recognised level of competence.
Book to help you bounce back from back pain
01 April, 2014The Back Pain Personal Health Plan - Bounce Back Edition is written by two physiotherapists who have extensive experience in the area of back pain - Trish Wisbey-Roth and Nick Sinfield.
