Dust from dairies not likely to pose hazard to nearby communities
16 December, 2013 by Ann PerryStudies by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicate the dust stirred up by wind and restless cattle at dairies does contain bacteria, fungi and small bacterial remnants such as endotoxins. But these potentially problematic particles are not found at high levels far beyond the barnyard.
Yokogawa receives top health and safety accreditation
13 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty LtdYokogawa Australia has become one of only two industrial automation and control companies operating in Australia to achieve certification in the soon-to-be-recognised international occupational health and safety management system standard, the OHSAS 18001:2007.
Management practices may be tested under new anti-bullying provisions
12 December, 2013A senior employment and workplace health and safety lawyer warns employers to revisit their performance management practices, which she predicts will be put under increased scrutiny once the new anti-bullying provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 take effect on 1 January 2014.
Bullying awareness in the workplace
10 December, 2013A survey conducted by WorkPro has indicated that awareness of bullying and discrimination in the workplace has improved ahead of a significant change in government regulation covering the issue.
Busting the mood for food
10 December, 2013Researchers at Microsoft have released a report on the development of a 'smart bra' with embedded sensors that capture heart rate and respiration as well as skin activity and movement to detect a woman's stress levels. Designed as a method to combat emotional overeating, the data from the bra is processed and a warning message can be sent to a mobile phone application if the risk of overeating is detected.
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.
