Emergency response competition
31 July, 2013Langley Park in Perth will host emergency response teams from a range of mining operations across Western Australia to showcase their skills at the third annual Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) on 21 and 22 September.
Play it safe with free safety seminars
31 July, 2013Each day of The Safety Show Sydney will feature six presentations covering an array of topics including how technology is changing the way we undertake on-site safety, emergency planning, contractor management, OHS program planning and funding, personal protective equipment industry updates and an overview of the latest legislation.
Worker health good for the economy
30 July, 2013New research into the working conditions and psychosocial health of workers and the political environments in 31 European countries has shown not only a link between workers health and life expectancy, but also a correlation between improved health in the workplace and better national productivity
Seven steps to reduce OHS hazards in any industry
29 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalSAI Global has designed an online scenario-based safety training course that meets critical criteria for OHS hazard audits.
International partnership to protect us from deadly viruses
29 July, 2013Researchers from Australia, Singapore and the US are joining forces, through an AU$20 million partnership, to help pre-empt and prepare the world for the next human pandemic.
Bollard wins Product of the Year Award
29 July, 2013The winner of the New Product of the Year Award at the Security 2013 Exhibition was Australian-owned and -operated Ezi Security Systems for its Ezi Elkosta M50 Bollard.
Industry guide for collision management systems in mines
25 July, 2013NSW Mine Safety has published a draft guideline for selecting and implementing collision management systems in mines and is seeking input and comment from industry representatives.
Call to stop the plan to axe electrical licences
25 July, 2013The electrical industry will become less safe and the risks of fires and electrocutions will increase if plans to dump existing licensing and eligibility requirements for electrical workers go ahead, says The Electrical Trades Union.
Research project shipping up maritime safety
24 July, 2013The safety culture of Australian shipping operations will be examined in a collaborative research project between The University of Western Australia, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the University of Queensland.
Tecpro dust suppression products at AIMEX 2013
24 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaTecpro Australia will be showing its award-winning dust suppression products on Stand R176 at AIMEX - Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition, to be held at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park from 20-23 August 2013.
Safety commitment with council
17 July, 2013WorkCover NSW and Shellharbour City Council have signed a safety alliance to improve work health and safety and injury management for Council staff.
Pesky paperclip precipitates workplace peril
16 July, 2013In a tongue-in-cheek animation released today, Red Cross College highlights the serious issue of workplace safety and urges businesses from all industries to ensure their first aid training and kits are up to date.
Investigation report on submerged dozer incident
15 July, 2013An investigation report has been published for an incident that involved a dozer driver reversing into water and becoming submerged at a mine site. The report is available as an information and education resource for industry to assist in preventing similar incidents in future.
Mechanism that causes noise-induced tinnitus and drug that can prevent it
15 July, 2013An epilepsy drug shows promise in an animal model at preventing tinnitus from developing after exposure to loud noise, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Alsco Managed Training Services
15 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Alsco Pty LimitedThe Alsco Managed Training Services are designed to assist HR managers or OHS officers manage an organisation’s first aid and fire evacuation requirements, including incidences, trained staff and expiry dates of certifications.
