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Working at height, safety remains high on agenda  5/2/2011
Working at height, safety remains high on agenda
Sadly never far from the media spotlight, OHS for the building and construction sector continues to be a hot topic.
Safety standards in mine rescue  3/21/2011
Safety standards in mine rescue
There are few areas in the mining industry that can encapsulate the spirit of mate-ship, dedication and skill that is part and parcel of mine rescue.
National OHS regulations are flawed: ACTU  3/21/2011
National OHS regulations are flawed: ACTU
Standardising OHS regulations nationally should in theory offer improved workplace safety standards for all Australian industrial workers, but OHS harmonisation has its flaws according ...
Grazing can increase fire risk  2/18/2011
Grazing can increase fire risk
A UTAS study examines the truth of the ‘grazing stops blazing’ argument.
Industrial relations in Australia: The facts  1/31/2011
Industrial relations in Australia: The facts
Industrial relations (IR) is an all-encompassing term for the relationships existing between employers, workers and their representatives.
Construction jobs market faces bright future  1/24/2011
Construction jobs market faces bright future
In 2009, the full brunt of the global financial crisis (GFC) hit.
Kids living in toxic households  12/23/2010
Kids living in toxic households
Australian babies and young children are increasingly exposed to toxic flame-retardant chemicals emanating from cheap imported carpets, furniture, foam mattresses and electronic ...
Volcano-alerts through emails  12/23/2010
Volcano-alerts through emails
New Zealand scientists are playing a key role in developing a new system to give early warning of aviation-endangering volcanic eruptions by detecting the lightning their ash clouds ...
Killer heatwaves ahead  12/10/2010
Killer heatwaves ahead
With Australia facing its third wettest year on record and the world on track to be the hottest year in a decade, extreme weather conditions are set to continue, according to a study ...
Security industry sounds alarm on NBN  12/9/2010
Security industry sounds alarm on NBN
In a circular to members earlier this year ASIAL, the Australian Security Industry Association Limited, said the proposed National Broadband Network (NBN) threatens the functionality ...
Measuring how farm animals 'feel'  12/8/2010
Measuring how farm animals 'feel'
CSIRO is researching ways to improve the welfare of livestock by developing scientific methods for assessing how animals 'feel' in response to common management practices.
Call to prevent DDT overkill  11/19/2010
Call to prevent DDT overkill
A new malaria study by UQ scientists challenges World Health Organisation guidelines for using DDT chemical spray to kill mosquitoes.
Pests often found 'next door'  11/18/2010
Pests often found 'next door'
Evidence supporting Australia’s internal quarantine restrictions designed to stop the spread of insect pests, has been published in the respected scientific journal, Nature Communications. ...
Flight sim for airline controllers  11/16/2010
Flight sim for airline controllers
A new simulator being developed at Swinburne University will help airline operations controllers make better decisions under pressure and get more planes and passengers to their ...
The high price of work stress  10/11/2010
The high price of work stress
Excessive pressure at work is costing Australia's economy $730 million a year due to job-stress related depression, a University of Melbourne and VicHealth report has revealed.
A silver alternative for plastics processor  9/14/2010
A silver alternative for plastics processor
Feature of the week: Three thousand years ago the Phoenicians stored their drinking water in silver vessels to delay the onset of spoilage.
Safety awareness in PPE clothing  8/31/2010
Safety awareness in PPE clothing
Feature of the week: More safety awareness in producing personal protection equipment (PPE) clothing is imperative if accidents are to be averted in sensitive voltage areas.
Changes to heavy vehicle pricing on the way  8/25/2010
Changes to heavy vehicle pricing on the way
Feature of the week: A discussion paper released earlier this month by the National Transport Commission, regarding current heavy vehicle pricings and potential future structures, ...
Changes ahead for transport industry  8/25/2010
Changes ahead for transport industry
Feature of the week: In the leadup to the election, the Greens' campaign wanted to remove all freight off roads, and redirect the money into regional rail infrastructure, to boost ...
Trucking industry demands answers on important issues  8/18/2010
Trucking industry demands answers on important issues
Feature of the week: The Australian Trucking Association has put more pressure on all major political parties by demanding answers to future plans concerning trucking industries in ...
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