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Have a siesta and save yourself later

14 March, 2016

Workers are being encouraged to consider the benefits of an afternoon 'siesta' to combat the dangers of fatigue after high-intensity work periods.


DuPont Sustainable Solutions Online Safety Perception Survey

11 March, 2016 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty Ltd

DuPont Sustainable Solutions has launched an Online Safety Perception Survey providing organisations with indicators to help identify areas of concern and prevent incidents before they occur.


Work flexibility guide to boost gender diversity in mining

09 March, 2016

Launched to coincide with International Women's Day, mining employers now have access to a practical tool for greater flexible work arrangements with the intention of attracting more female workers.


Push for protection devices to be fitted on quad bikes: Victoria

03 March, 2016

A new safety approach from WorkSafe Victoria may see a push for rollover protection to be fitted to quad bikes in Victorian workplaces to reduce fatalities and serious injuries.


Air tools leaving industry open to hand-arm vibration claims

02 March, 2016

Businesses are being warned that badly maintained air tools which cause hand-arm vibration are leaving industries open to significant damages payouts.


Emerson's $20m safety software deal with Cameron LNG

25 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Emerson

Emerson has announced it will provide automation expertise and safety software to one of the first new liquefied natural gas export terminals in North America.


500 companies register under mandatory NZ hazardous laws

24 February, 2016

Over 500 importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances have already registered their details with New Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) under new rules brought in late last year.


Fight to retain engineering skills for Australian industry

24 February, 2016

Engineers at risk of losing their jobs due to the closures of the three vehicle manufacturing plants in Victoria are finding new opportunities across other industry sectors such as mining, construction and defence.


If your workers aren't safe, then neither are you

22 February, 2016 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria

Employers are being asked to consider the impact of serious workplace injuries on not only the victims but also themselves in a powerful new public awareness campaign.


Safety guidelines for quarry workers

22 February, 2016

New safety guidelines with practical advice to better protect workers have been released by the Victorian state government.


Environmental lead linked to aggressive behaviour

18 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Macquarie University

Children exposed to higher levels of environmental lead are more likely as adults to engage in aggressive behaviour and commit assaults, new research has found.


Safety in Action coming to Perth

18 February, 2016

The next Safety in Action show, to be held in Perth from 1–2 June, will focus on mental health and workplace wellness.


5 billion people to be short-sighted by 2050

17 February, 2016

A study led by UNSW shows half the world's population will be myopic by 2050, while one-fifth will be at a significantly increased risk of blindness.


Changes to NZ workplace safety laws

17 February, 2016

New health and safety workplace legislation will come into effect in New Zealand from 4 April 2016 and it will see changes to responsibilities for everyone in the workplace.


New standard for concrete anchoring

15 February, 2016

A new standard for concrete anchoring has been developed by the construction industry and is due to be released in May.


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