Volvo FH/FM trucks safety warning
14 August, 2015Volvo Group Australia advises that the front axle u-bolt/screw may have been incorrectly torqued, which can lead to loosening and pose an accident hazard.
The new driving dangers — selfies and watching telly
13 August, 2015Sigh. Are we really this stupid? New research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) reveals the shocking extent to which drivers use their phones and tablets to take selfies, make video calls and watch videos while driving in the United Kingdom.
Taking care of business
13 August, 2015 by Dannielle FurnessAnother financial year has come and gone and this year's federal Budget featured some significant breaks for small business, including tax cuts and red-tape reduction. Don't wait till next year to investigate what it means for your business and how you can reap the rewards.
Sapphire Lite fuel management system
12 August, 2015Sapphire Lite is an entry-level fuel management terminal, offering security, control and online centralised reporting. Users can track every litre of fuel or fluid dispensed utilising contact-less technology for secure and controlled fuelling.
Toyota lodges court proceedings
11 August, 2015Following a six-month investigation, Toyota Australia has lodged Federal Court proceedings against two independent retailers that have been selling counterfeit airbag spiral cables and advertising them as genuine Toyota parts.
Live electrical work banned in WA
10 August, 2015In the wake of the deaths of three electrical workers in Western Australia over the past two years, electrical work on energised installations will now be prohibited. The state government is introducing a package of safety reforms that require main switches to be turned off while work is undertaken in a roof space.
Australians lead the way in roadshaming
07 August, 2015It looks like dash cams are being put to good use in Australia with global bad driver behaviour website Roadshamer.com reporting that Aussies are the world leaders in uploading photos and videos of road users.
From operator to optimiser
06 August, 2015 by Jared HaubeAs the tech market reaches new heights and efficiency becomes ever more scoped as a crucial objective, the challenge is on to take field service management capability to the next level.
Techs4Biz crane inspection app
05 August, 2015Techs4Biz has developed an app for field workers and crane inspectors to make sure their maintenance and inspection operations meet safety requirements. The app works on a variety of mobile devices, including iOS and Android tablets and smartphones.
Nissan Navara scores five stars for safety
05 August, 2015The Nissan NP300 Navara recently launched in Australia and New Zealand has stepped up to match a handful of its light commercial ute competitors achieving a 5 star ANCAP safety rating.
Getac T800-Ex explosion-proof tablet
04 August, 2015Getac has announced the release of the T800-Ex rugged tablet, which is ATEX Zone 2 and 22 explosion-proof certified. The tablet can be used for pipeline inspections and maintenance operations in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas applications.
nbn invests $40m in training workers
04 August, 2015nbn, with its delivery partners, is about to embark on a significant recruitment and training drive to support the accelerated connection of eight million homes to the nbn network by 2020. The current construction workforce is expected to double to 9000, with nbn committing nearly $40 million for training and awareness campaigns to help attract an extra 4500 workers into the industry.
Call for comment on explosives regulation
03 August, 2015The public comment period for the Explosives Regulation in Australia: Discussion Paper and Consultation Regulation Impact Statement is now open and Safework Australia is encouraging interested parties to have their say.
Win six months' free subscription from Fleetmatics WORK
03 August, 2015If you're in need of a field service job management platform and not sure what to do, who to call or which solution to choose, this may be the answer for you. Fleetmatics WORK is offering one lucky company the opportunity to trial a six-month subscription with full implementation and support for free.
Finding good field service staff
31 July, 2015 by Daniela Bia'hIt's hard work finding the right employees to represent your field service business. This isn't a new problem; the headache has been very real for the past couple of decades. Finding good workers is just like any other problem that you face when you own a field service business - large or small.
