SafetySolutions Feature Articles

Control of noise in the workplace - Part 3

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:09:09 +0000

Part 3 - how to get the most out of noise measurement surveys to ensure that the noise in the workplace can be controlled, so as to not be a hazard for workers.

Risk management conference speaker: manage fatigue or face liability

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:30:28 +0000

A keynote speaker at the forthcoming Risk Management Institution of Australasia conference will discuss the significant safety risks associated with shift workers and the methodologies available to mitigate these risks.

Control of noise in the workplace - Part 2

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:39:35 +0000

Control of noise in the workplace - Part 2: Differences between sound level meters and noise dosimeters.

Views expressed on the new OHS laws voiced at The Safety Show

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:31:12 +0000

A number of safety experts recently spoke at the Safety Show in Sydney to answer the wide range of questions that employers and workers had about the forthcoming national OHS laws.

Control of noise in the workplace

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:10:22 +0000

Part 1 of this three-part article examines what needs to be measured in the workplace to determine if noise levels are safe or not.

Could ‘zero harm' be killing people?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:23:51 +0000

Could ‘zero harm’ be killing our people? Yes, says veteran OHS expert Phillip Byard, ahead of his 29 October address to The Safety Conference at the Sydney Showground.

Back surgery compensable as medical evidence outdated

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:53:30 +0000

A recent workers compensation court ruling highlights the importance for employers to have accurate medical information and diagnosis for injured workers.

Analysis of new draft Safe Work Act

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:43:00 +0000

The draft model OHS legislation has been released by Safe Work Australia for public consultation, along with draft model regulations.

No harmony likely under new OHS laws

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:36:08 +0000

Unions and employers will clash over Australia’s new OHS laws at The Safety Conference in Sydney on 27 October, but increasingly the regulator - rather than the law itself - is in the hot seat.

Vehicles that ‘talk’ safety

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:09:28 +0000

Traffic safety is a top priority in many countries around the world. By getting vehicles to communicate with one another and using infrastructure in what is known as ‘cooperative systems’, it is possible to considerably increase safety levels.

Guard your machines and protect your employees

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:42:34 +0000

A recent NSW Industrial Court ruling over an injury sustained by a worker from an unguarded machine stresses the importance of avoiding taking short cuts just to meet production schedules at the risk of injuring employees.

What skills are needed by a ‘Return To Work’ coordinator?

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:25:57 +0000

The skills needed to be an effective return-to-work coordinator require maintenance. Regular training and retraining will help these individuals do the best they can to assist injured workers return to work.

The cost of not knowing your legal obligations when working with asbestos

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:15:10 +0000

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland provides some sound advice in properly dealing with asbestos in the workplace.

Seize control of safety and productivity

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:18:36 +0000

It’s about time the people responsible for machine safety and operation - engineers, electricians and integrators - quite literally took control.

How can I use my brain as PPE? - Part 2

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:33:31 +0000

In the previous Safety Solutions eNewsletter, we presented key findings from research into what contributes to workers making unintentional mistakes that often lead to workplace injuries. This article follows on by presenting guidelines on how to stop yourself from making unintentional mistakes and reducing human error by using your brain as PPE.

Using lasers to detect hazardous waste

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:40:07 +0000

Recent developments in laser technology may provide a new means to safely test materials for hazardous substances.

How can I use my brain as PPE? Part 1

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:33:41 +0000

Although human error is a part of everyday life, many industries seem to be reluctant to look at reducing the unintentional mistakes people make that can cause injuries. The more popular approach seems to be trying ‘fix’ the problems instead.

Study shows individual training is the key to hearing protector effectiveness

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 +0000

A US-based study on the effectiveness of hearing protection devices has shown that one-on-one training is the most effective means to ensure proper protection for wearers.

Safe Work Australia Council inaugural meeting review

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:14:47 +0000

A number of key decisions were made regarding OHS legislation and strategies at the inaugural Safe Work Australia Council meeting recently that will affect businesses and workers across the country.

New regulation to make major hazard facilities safer

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:33:35 +0000

New fees are being introduced for operators of major hazard facilities in New South Wales in order to minimise the safety risks in these facilities.