Workers compensation schemes and WHS analysed
10 October, 2014Safe Work Australia (SWA) has released the 16th edition of the Comparative Performance Monitoring report, which provides trends analysis on the work health and safety and workers compensation schemes operating in Australia and New Zealand in 2012-13.
Scientists discover brain's 'GPS'
09 October, 2014Three scientists have been awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine for their work uncovering the way our brain makes sense of where we are and is able to navigate effectively.
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 fully rugged 7″ tablet
08 October, 2014The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 is a fully rugged 7″ tablet running Windows 8.1 Pro. Its sealed design is certified to meet MIL-STD-810G and IP65 specifications for resistance to drops up to 5′, water, dust and other elements.
From best-of-breed to an enterprise approach
07 October, 2014When Shellharbour City Council (SCC) wanted to replace desktops with laptops to have a truly mobile workforce, it realised part of that objective involved moving from a non-integrated best-of-breed philosophy to an integrated, futureproof enterprise solution.
SafeTCard lone worker safety solution
06 October, 2014The SafeTCard Identicom 8 and 9 series personal safety alarm is a smart identity badge and one- or two-way (configurable) audio communication device that allows a wide range of workers to reduce the risks associated with working alone or in remote locations.
Fleet management professional development
03 October, 2014 by Australasian Fleet Management AssociationThe Australasian Fleet Management Association (AFMA) is hosting a series of Fleet Forum Professional Development and Networking events around Australia and New Zealand throughout October and November.
Asleep at the wheel
03 October, 2014According to the National Road Safety Partnership Program, a Central Queensland University study has uncovered a dangerous pattern in the driving habits of tired mine workers.
Trimble Fleet Management cloud-based solution
02 October, 2014Trimble Fleet Management is a cloud-based solution that enables managers and supervisors to make intelligent decisions using real-time field status information. Using Fleet Management, businesses can improve fleet productivity using vehicle tracking and trip management tools, reduce costs by lowering fuel expenditure and improve vehicle use.
Preventive, proactive, real-time intervention
01 October, 2014According to research from the Oil & Gas Producers Association, a massive 80 to 95% of vehicle accidents are caused by human error. In recent years over 30% of workplace fatalities in industries like oil and gas were transport related; and incidents relating to driver fatigue are reported as being on the increase.
Integrating the fleet into field service
26 September, 2014 by Sumair Dutta, Chief Customer Officer, TSCApart from offering a mode of transportation, service vehicles play an increasingly important role in impacting field service performance. At the execution level, vehicle performance data is now used by organisations in a number of ways.
Compromising for the sake of savings
26 September, 2014Crash test results just published by ANCAP (Australian New Car Assessment Program) highlight the chasm between safety standards in passenger vehicles versus light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
Trimble Driver Safety
26 September, 2014Trimble Driver Safety is a cloud-based solution that enables organisations with field-based workforces to conduct driver-specific monitoring of aggressive manoeuvres such as rapid acceleration, harsh braking, hard turns and excessive speeding.
Weather the warnings with proactive planning
25 September, 2014Bad weather not only prevents staff getting to work, but transport and utility businesses that rely on vehicle fleets for customer service operations or deliveries can be particularly affected. How fleet managers respond to these factors to minimise disruption to service can make or break a company's reputation - and business.
Asset management education
25 September, 2014The Asset Management Council has announced the dates for AMPEAK 2015, a conference for asset owners, as well as asset management professionals and associated service providers.
Transport association leadership change
25 September, 2014Victorian Transport Association (VTA) President Brendan Hopley today announced that Neil Chambers is no longer chief executive officer of the VTA effective immediately.
