Four concerns about safe construction wiring
30 November, 2018Regular audits of construction projects by WorkSafe Queensland have revealed four key areas for concern in regards to wiring compliance.
Home owners warned not to use unlicensed electricians
23 November, 2018NT WorkSafe has highlighted the importance of home owners using licensed electricians, as failing to do so is illegal and can lead to serious safety issues.
Worker killed by high-voltage circuit breaker
15 November, 2018A man in his mid-50s has died in hospital after a high-voltage circuit breaker is believed to have exploded at the Yallourn Power Station in Victoria.
Safety is crucial in Victoria's solar rollout — regulators
16 October, 2018Worksafe, Energy Safe Victoria and the Victorian Building Authority are cracking down on safety amid the rollout of 30,000 new solar power and hot water systems.
Honeywell Skills Insight Intelligent Wearables
11 May, 2018The Honeywell Skills Insight Intelligent Wearables feature a head-mounted visual display that responds to voice.
Fleet Complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) app
23 January, 2018Fleet Complete's fully integrated standalone app provides fleet operators with a new safety tool.
Prysmian CableMate cable trolley
01 January, 2018The Prysmian CableMate is a 2-in-1 frame that enables cable transportation and installation.
CASA issues mobile phone warning
15 December, 2016A recent spate of in-flight emergency events has prompted the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to issue a warning to passengers travelling over the holiday season.
Assessing fitness to drive
23 September, 2016Assessing Fitness to Drive, a joint publication of Austroads and the National Transport Commission (NTC), details the medical standards for driver licensing for use by health professionals and driver licensing authorities, but should be on the list of things to read for fleet managers.
Decreasing driver risk
20 September, 2016Learning how data can be used to zero in on safety concerns about driver behaviour and to develop models for running a safer workplace vehicle fleet will be significantly easier from now on, thanks to an online course being launched at FleetRisk.com.au.
Do your bit for National Safe Work Month
19 August, 2016Australian companies that take part in National Safe Work Month this October could receive a reward worth $5000 from Safe Work Australia (SWA) for their troubles.
Safety seminars on the go
16 August, 2016A new range of virtual seminars from Safe Work Australia (SWA) will make it possible to ensure you are up to date on all things safety, even when you're out in the field. Due for release in October, the series will be available to watch at any time, anywhere on your mobile device.
New studies reveal risks of carcinogens in the workplace
06 June, 2016Safe Work Australia has released three new reports that investigate the likelihood of workers' potential exposure to 38 known or suspected carcinogens found in Australian workplaces, including UV radiation, environmental tobacco smoke, diesel engine exhaust and wood dust.
Toyota invests in telematics
18 May, 2016Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyotal Financial Services have established a US joint venture company with Japan-based Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance. The company will develop products that analyse driver behaviour for the purpose of establishing car insurance rates.
Voice-guided vehicles distracting
10 May, 2016As voice-guided driving becomes more commonplace, a new study shows that adding a personal voice to vehicles can actually cause more accidents.
