The changing face of airbag technology
03 June, 2015The Australian Accident Repair Network (AARN) is reporting that new airbag technology being tested by Mercedes could potentially change the face of in-car safety systems.
Pro-Val Hazguard coveralls
11 May, 2015The Pro-Val Hazguard VB coverall is made from breathable microporous fabric on the front, legs and arms. The vented blue back (down to waistline), the rear of the hood and the crotch are made from cooling SMS, providing increased ventilation and a high level of comfort.
Fatality Free Friday
08 May, 2015Road safety is a complex issue and it is impossible to find one single key to reducing road trauma. Since its inception in 2007, the Fatality Free Friday (FFF) campaign has expanded its operation and is now recognised as Australia's only national community-based road safety program.
World Safety Day - 28 April
24 April, 2015World Safety Day is celebrated on the 28th of April around the world as a day where the occupational health and safety of workers is recognised. Workers, employers and governments take this day to remember and prioritise the importance of a health and safety culture.
App tackles 'morning after' drink driving
16 April, 2015The UK-based Road Safety Academy GB has launched a new app that enables drivers to calculate roughly when the alcohol they have drunk will have passed through their body. The 'Morning After Calculator' aims to help assess whether motorists are potentially still over the limit after a night out.
Raise awareness on Workers' Memorial Day
09 April, 2015Tuesday, 28 April 2015 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day, and Safe Work Australia is asking Australians to remember those who have died because of workplace incidents and disease and help prevent future deaths by raising the awareness of work health and safety.
Safety recall: protective eyewear
25 March, 20153M Australia has issued a product recall on the Secure Fit Eyewear 200 Series SF201AF-AS Clear Lens, Anti-Fog Coating protective eyewear product. The eyewear is also a component of the 3M Asbestos/Dust Respirator Kit 7535.
Sensear Intrinsically Safe Double Protection Headset (IS-SDP)
24 March, 2015The Sensear Intrinsically Safe Double Protection Headset (IS-SDP) integrates communications capabilities into a hearing protection device designed for industrial environments.
Saferoads Ironman Hybrid site protection
15 March, 2015The Ironman Hybrid steel and concrete safety barrier system is the first fully crash-tested and approved, non-anchored temporary barrier system available in Australia. Ironman Hybrid is economical and simple to deploy with individual sections that easily connect together.
Safety-first mindset makes good business sense
28 January, 2015Safety is unconditional at McColl's Transport, where a new safety-first mindset has dramatically reduced time lost to injuries from vehicle accidents, WorkCover claims and insurance premiums, demonstrating that investing in safety makes good business sense, as this 2013 case study shows.
New star-rating system for international road safety
27 January, 2015An RMIT University researcher has produced a practical and innovative star-rating system for international road safety that will ultimately help to make roads safer.
10 safety resolutions for 2015
20 January, 2015In the spirit of the new year and the traditional practice of making resolutions, myosh safety management software has delivered a list of 10 activities all businesses can undertake to ensure a safer workplace in 2015.
New study makes case for black boxes in vehicles
12 December, 2014A major new study for the European Commission has found considerable potential safety benefits and low costs for the installation of electronic data recorders (EDRs) in cars, vans and trucks.
Safe Work Australia seminar series available
05 December, 2014Safe Work Australia is making its Virtual Seminar Series (VSS) presentations available for general viewing.
How to improve fleet safety
03 December, 2014When you operate a fleet of vehicles, you are at risk of road accidents which can injure your drivers, slow down your business and inflict undesirable costs.
