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Fatigued fathers pose a risk in the workplace  1/26/2012
Fatigued fathers pose a risk in the workplace
Working fathers with new babies experience cumulative fatigue which may pose a risk in the workplace, according to new research from Southern Cross University.
QUT research to help safer emergency aircraft landings  1/8/2012
QUT research to help safer emergency aircraft landings
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) aviation researchers are developing an information system to help Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) make safer emergency landings and better ...
Major advance in water contaminant testing  11/30/2011
Major advance in water contaminant testing
Contaminant testing in water can now be performed in a much safer, more efficient and environmental-friendly way, thanks to an award-winning innovation in the laboratory.
Air con research facility tests manufacturer claims  11/20/2011
Air con research facility tests manufacturer claims
How do you know if the star ratings on your air conditioner really perform as they state on the label?
Researchers rapidly ID bacterial culprits  11/20/2011
Researchers rapidly ID bacterial culprits
A new research laboratory will allow for faster and cheaper identification of microorganisms, not just beneficial to the health sector, but in industrial, food and agricultural ...
Clean-up tool for our commonest contaminants  11/11/2011
Clean-up tool for our commonest contaminants
Australia has taken a key step towards improving measures of human health risk with the release of new guidelines targeting one of our commonest sources of industrial contamination. ...
Technology makes storing radioactive waste safer  11/2/2011
Technology makes storing radioactive waste safer
A solution to the problem of how to clean up radioactive waste-contaminated water has taken a leap forward, thanks to new research from Queensland scientists.
Research could take mobile phone users off the road  10/25/2011
Research could take mobile phone users off the road
To increase safety on the road, wireless researchers are looking for technologies that can passively influence the behaviour of drivers who put themselves and others at risk through ...
High efficiency aircon system to go global  10/9/2011
High efficiency aircon system to go global
An Australian air-conditioning system that can reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in commercial and industrial buildings by up to 85 per cent will soon be given ...
Preventing electric shocks when using chafing dishes  9/27/2011
Preventing electric shocks when using chafing dishes
The purpose of this alert is to remind employers and workers how to use chafing dishes safely.
Safe timber harvesting practices  9/27/2011
Safe timber harvesting practices
This safety alert highlights the dangers of manual tree felling and provides information on safer timber harvesting practices.
Aussie know-how brings x-ray vision a step closer  9/26/2011
Aussie know-how brings x-ray vision a step closer
While military and search-and-rescue teams have long wished for x-ray vision, the imaging systems work of Professor Abdesselam Bouzerdoum from the University of Wollongong is bringing ...
Magic weed cleans up toxic chrome  9/19/2011
Magic weed cleans up toxic chrome
Using a noxious weed to clean up a toxic metal can rid the environment of two harmful substances, protecting people, water life, soil health and food crops, a new study has found.
Emerging chemicals pose environmental concerns  9/11/2011
Emerging chemicals pose environmental concerns
There is growing scientific concern over the combined impact of novel toxic chemicals on the environment worldwide, according to leading international scientists.
Home renovators hit by asbestos  9/8/2011
Home renovators hit by asbestos
A ‘third wave' of asbestos-related cancer has emerged among home renovators, according to latest research at The University of Western Australia's School of Population Health.
Manufacturers warned not to overlook environmental obligations  8/26/2011
Manufacturers warned not to overlook environmental obligations
As public awareness of environmental issues has grown, so too has the responsibility for companies to effectively manage chemical spills. Not only can mismanagement result in fines ...
Automated robotic systems making mining safer  8/9/2011
Automated robotic systems making mining safer
A delegation University of Sydney staff is visiting Latin America to strengthen the university's research partnerships, and robots for the mining sector are on the agenda.
Eliminating construction mistakes in floor coatings  8/2/2011
Eliminating construction mistakes in floor coatings
Flooring is seen as one of the most important aspects of building projects. But one of the most forgotten and overlooked aspects is ensuring the floor stays looking as good as the ...
Chemical migration from food contact packaging materials  5/10/2011
Chemical migration from food contact packaging materials
Food packaging is vital for ensuring foods are not contaminated, providing physical protection and extending the shelf life of foods.
Gas detection instrumentation, putting industrial safety first  5/9/2011
Gas detection instrumentation, putting industrial safety first
Accidents involving gas can not only cost workers their lives, it can also cost companies thousands of dollars in fines and penalties.
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