How to manage vibration exposure in the workplace: new guidance material
07 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaThe effects of vibration in workplaces can be permanently disabling. New guidance material is now available to help manage the risk of vibration-related injury or illness.
Update on international standard for safer workplaces
06 October, 2015The ISO's first standard for OHS management systems to make workplaces safer worldwide is one step closer to publication.
Injuries increase under the sun
06 October, 2015New research from the University of Adelaide shows a direct link between hotter temperatures and workplace injuries.
LED trailer brake lights could avoid accidents: ATA
02 October, 2015Installing LED trailer brake lights could mean the difference between a safe stop and a rear-end accident, says the Australian Trucking Association.
Ways to boost workplace morale through safety
01 October, 2015 by Stacey Wagner | Supplied by: myosh - HSEQ Management SoftwareCould repairing health and safety issues in the workplace lead to increased morale among workers? Stacey Wagner provides her opinion.
WA construction inspections find good compliance
29 September, 2015An inspection program looking at construction sites in Perth has overall found good compliance in training and licensing but has raised some concerns in other areas.
Policies key to cutting $8bn workplace drug and alcohol bill
28 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityNew findings suggest policies, not testing alone, are the key to reducing Australia's estimated $8bn workplace drug and alcohol bill.
Australian organic spills product hits the US
25 September, 2015An Australian-made organic spills absorbent has recently been launched in the United States and Canada.
New software managing sensor data in real time
25 September, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson and OSIsoft have teamed up to improve plant operations with software that manages streaming sensor data in real time.
Weekly mining incident summaries now available for NSW
24 September, 2015Weekly incident summaries affecting the mining industry are now available every Wednesday from NSW Mine Safety.
Drug and alcohol testing policies now required on construction sites
23 September, 2015Amendments to the Building Code have been introduced by the Australian Government, with the code now requiring drug and alcohol testing on construction sites to ensure higher standards of workplace safety.
Fit note to support injured workers
23 September, 2015A new 'fit note' initiative to help get sick and injured employees back to work will soon be rolled out in the ACT.
Training to combat quad bike deaths
22 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Rural Industries Research & Development CorporationWorkers are being urged to attend training courses for operating quad bikes as complacency and incorrect riding style are being touted as the leading causes of injury and death on farms.
Workplace fatalities over 100 so far this year, safety message pushed ahead of National Safe Work month
21 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaWith workplace fatalities in Australia at more than 100 so far this year, organisations are being encouraged to promote National Safe Work Month this October.
Vic workers comp system in sound financial position
21 September, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaThe workers compensation system in Victoria is in a sound financial position, according to 2014/15 results released by WorkSafe Victoria.
