Is it your duty to care?
16 November, 2015As duty of care becomes a more prominent issue within Australia, it leaves fleet managers wondering how this fits into their daily operations and whether they are potentially exposed to OHS legislation.
Streets ahead
13 November, 2015Queensland-based Stonestreets Coaches has been providing specialised vehicles for tours, charters, schools and industry for more than 22 years. Run by Phil Stonestreet and his sister Beverley Mules, the company employs some 300 staff. Since 1993, the company has grown its fleet of three buses to over 240. Rapid growth of the fleet warranted the implementation of a fleet management solution that would enable them to better service existing clients and provide for further business opportunities.
Government targets fleet buyers
12 November, 2015The Australian Government is providing incentives for Australians to purchase low-emissions vehicles as part of a new $50 million program funded through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Report says Australian managers spend 36% of time on admin
11 November, 2015A new report from ServiceNow titled 'The State of Work in Australia' reveals that Australian corporate managers are spending an average of 36% of their time on needless administrative tasks, potentially hampering organisational growth.
Call for submissions — workplace chemical exposure
10 November, 2015Safe Work Australia is inviting opinion about workplace exposure standards for hazardous chemicals used in workplaces in a public consultation process open for comment until 18 December 2015.
Pervidi paperless heavy vehicle pre-start checks
06 November, 2015Techs4Biz has released a new electronic pre-start checks app from Pervidifor for use with heavy vehicles, plant and equipment. The app enables operators and inspectors to ensure heavy machinery meets safety requirements.
National Asbestos Awareness Month launched
06 November, 2015National Asbestos Awareness Month has kicked off a launch campaign with a plea to every Australian to make it their business to 'Get to kNOw Asbestos this NOvember'.
Cloud, where optimised workforce management belongs
05 November, 2015Kordia Solutions is a leading end-to-end Australian telecommunications, communications and broadcast service provider. The company deploys and maintains critical networks and infrastructure across Australia, employing engineers responsible for structural and network design, telecommunications and IP technology, as well as a mobile team of around 240 field service workers.
Safety issue notice — self-retracting lanyards
05 November, 2015MSA Australia has advised a potential safety issue with its 9 and 15 m Workman self-retracting lanyards (SRLs). The affected products bear MSA Part Nos 10120723 and 10121777 and were manufactured from January through August 2015.
Be safe. Be healthy. Because... work health and safety doesn't end in October
04 November, 2015National Safe Work Month may have come to an end for 2015, but Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer Michelle Baxter is urging individuals and workplaces to continue to keep work health and safety top of mind throughout the year.
AusFleet fleet management software
04 November, 2015AusFleet online software for managing fleet, plant and equipment, from purchase to disposal, helps monitor and improve safety, efficiency and operational performance.
Workplace road safety guide
03 November, 2015Corporate and organisational fleet and road safety is of strong interest to government and government agencies in Australia and New Zealand. It has been identified that there is great opportunity to engage and assist organisations and corporations in the delivery of road safety and road safety measures to achieve nationally significant road-related trauma reductions.
Brave new world
02 November, 2015 by Dannielle FurnessWhen the likes of Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates warn against the development of artificial intelligence, you know we're in trouble... or are we?
Andatech Wingmate personal breathalyser
02 November, 2015Andatech has released the Wingmate personal breathalyser, featuring one-button operation and fast response times.
Milwaukee Next Generation M18 FUEL cordless power tools
29 October, 2015Milwaukee has introduced the Next Generation M18 FUEL Drill Drivers, Hammer Drills and Compact Impacts. Built from the ground up, they feature patented cordless technologies, POWERSTATE brushless motor, REDLITHIUM 5.0 Ah battery pack and REDLINK PLUS intelligence hardware and software to deliver enhanced performance, durability and run-time for the professional tool user.
