Once you lose your hearing, it's gone forever
07 February, 2017 | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsHearing protection is a must in noisy high-risk work environments; however, the use of hearing protectors can at times be compromised due to the need to communicate with co-workers and the need to be aware of your environment with the ability to hear sirens, warning signals, etc.
Coal workers' pneumoconiosis strikes again
06 February, 2017The first case of mixed dust coal workers' pneumoconiosis since the 1970s has been reported to the NSW Department of Industry Resources Regulator.
Puma Safety Elevate Knit safety shoe
03 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Trading DownunderThe Puma Safety Elevate Knit safety shoe allows for the upper to be produced from a single thread, substantially reducing stitching but still incorporating patterns and designs that would normally be sewn together.
Sound Safety SoundEAR XL visual noise monitor and noise level recorder
01 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Sound SafetyThe Sound Safety SoundEAR XL visual noise monitor and noise level recorder is designed for workplaces where noise levels depend on location and production processes have varying noise levels or intermittent noise.
Twig Embody man down communicator
31 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Twig AustraliaThe Twig Embody man down communicator can alert up to 10 numbers via SMS and two-way voice calls.
Aegex10 intrinsically safe tablet
27 January, 2017 | Supplied by: APC TechnologyThe Aegex10 intrinsically safe tablet is a Windows 10 enterprise device with safety certifications for HazLoc operations worldwide, where high concentrations of flammable gases, vapours or dusts are likely to occur in normal operation.
Emergency warning system improves road safety
18 January, 2017Audio warnings about an approaching ambulance will soon be available in Swedish cars.
Industrial Scientific LENS Wireless communication technology
17 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific CorporationThe Industrial Scientific LENS Wireless communication technology is based on military ad hoc mesh networking concepts.
Industrial Scientific Tango TX1 single gas monitors
17 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific CorporationIndustrial Scientific Tango TX1 single gas monitors have an extended H2S sensor range and acknowledgeable gas alerts.
Technology heightens road safety, cuts fuel costs
11 January, 2017A prototype device being tested by QUT provides real-time advice and feedback to drivers in a bid to improve safety behind the wheel.
Gruntify facial recognition software
15 December, 2016 | Supplied by: GruntifyGruntify facial recognition software is designed for public safety.
Public safety improved via NSW radio upgrade
15 December, 2016 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsA planned radio network upgrade in NSW will improve the communications technology used by emergency services every day, while also ensuring the state is better prepared to deal with major emergencies and natural disasters.
Ansell Microflex 93-260 thin chemical-resistant disposable glove
13 December, 2016 | Supplied by: AnsellThe Ansell Microflex 93-260 thin, chemical-resistant disposable glove offers tough protection against a broad range of chemicals, while still providing the dexterity and tactility of a thin, disposable glove.
App keeps lone workers safe
08 December, 2016Lone working engineers at Ericsson now have access to an app that monitors their safety status.
Doffing just as important as donning when it comes to PPE
06 December, 2016 by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) designed and tested an intervention that was aimed at improving the doffing technique for NIOSH-certified N95 filtering facepiece respirators in the healthcare industry.
