Coal industry takes innovative approach to risk management
09 December, 2013An interactive, online risk management system developed by mining industry professionals for the mining industry is gaining traction across coalmines in Australia and overseas.
Airport Link comes first for safety
09 December, 2013Airport Link has won the 2013 Consult Australia Award for Excellence in Safety in Design, to round-off the project's award-winning year.
Research into factors that contribute to severe road accidents
09 December, 2013New research just published in the International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion details how trucks account for 8% of US highway traffic, yet are involved in 11% of fatal road crashes.
Take care at end-of-year celebrations
09 December, 2013WorkCover NSW is reminding businesses and workers in the region of the need to ensure the safety of themselves and their colleagues when attending work celebrations.
Darwin welcomes a one-stop shop for all things safety
09 December, 2013Safety in Action Darwin is being held from 19-20 March at The Darwin Convention Centre.
Beating the heat this summer
09 December, 2013As we head into the summer months, WorkCover NSW is urging all businesses and workers in the region to protect themselves when working in the heat.
Being active does combat that sedentary desk job
06 December, 2013Office workers can rest assured - as long as you are physically active, your desk job won’t kill you.
Retailers asked to make safety a priority
06 December, 2013WorkSafe Victoria inspectors began visiting retail stores across Victoria this week to remind shop owners and their staff about safety during the busy Christmas and New Year sales rush.
Student develops portable X-ray system
05 December, 2013An X-ray imaging system developed by Victoria University researcher Nicola Winch could open the way for X-rays to be carried out in a range of new environments.
Strategy aims to reduce injuries, fatalities for SA's young workers
04 December, 2013Recommendations from South Australia's young workers are included in a recently launched strategy that aims to reduce injuries and fatalities in the workplace.
Chief executive for WorkSafe New Zealand announced
04 December, 2013WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair Professor Gregor Coster has announced the appointment of Gordon MacDonald as chief executive, effective 17 March.
Preventing workplace cancer
04 December, 2013 by Professor Jeroen DouwesHealth researchers from Massey University and the Cancer Society of New Zealand will host a forum investigating how best to protect people from cancer in the workplace.
Mapping out a better future using 'big data'
02 December, 2013Imagine a smartphone app that tells you which roads are blocked by fallen trees and floodwaters so you can navigate your way home safely from work after a violent storm. That's the sort of future you can expect from the digital marriage of 'big data' and traditional mapping.
Asbestos website has the answers
29 November, 2013An online information resource for dealing with asbestos in Victoria was today launched for homeowners, businesses, industry and other members of the community.
Safe Work Australia releases a revised code of practice on construction, and guides to workplace bullying and fatigue
28 November, 2013Safe Work Australia has released a revised model code of practice on construction work and guidance on workplace bullying and fatigue.
