Safety
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Call for renewed focus on building safety on International Building Safety Day
Australia is currently experiencing significant demand for new homes, with estimates suggesting over a million new homes will be needed by the end of the decade. ... -
Advanced insulators promise to prevent power pole-top fires
Insulators developed by Australian engineers have found a way to make power pole insulators more resistant to fire and electrical sparking, preventing dangerous pole-top fires and ... -
Scottie urges sun protection for outdoor workers
TV host and SafetyCulture ambassador Scott Cam has urged outdoor workers to prioritise sun protection with new data revealing nearly half of Aussies who work outdoors ... -
MATES rolls out resilience training program
MATES in Construction has rolled out its Apprentice Resilience Training Program to boost resilience among apprentices and increase retention. The training program pilot, funded by Master ... -
Microsoft, NAB and CITT partner to protect Victorian small businesses
Microsoft, NAB and Communications and Information Technology Training (CITT) have partnered to help protect Victorian small businesses and boost their cyber skills while providing cybersecurity students ... -
Australian EFD system helping prevent bushfires and blackouts across the globe
An early fault detection (EFD) system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia. IND Technology, which ... -
The best in health and safety highlighted at WorkSafe Awards
The inspiring stories of resilience, ingenuity and determination from individuals and workplaces across Victoria have been shared at the 2023 WorkSafe Awards. Eight winners representing the ...
