HAZCON recently conducted a number of seminars targeted at users and producers of hazardous chemicals. Over 130 people from 100 organisations attended. The seminar opened with a presentation of a simple chemical risk assessment approach using the GHS classifications where the hazards and t...

What would you do if a single category of injury represented around 60% of your WorkCover Insurance Premium?                            A recent telephone...

Are you using pressurised 'quick-fill' refuelling systems?  Do you know the maximum flow rate your system can accept?  Do you know what flow your pumps actually deliver?  If you don't you may have a mismatch between the fuel delivery and fuel receiving systems. T...

Did you know that static electricity can accumulate when gas or liquid moves through pipes or filters?  If there are no flammable materials in the area this is unlikely to be a problem but what happens if the gas or liquid is flammable and a static electricity discharge creates a spark? ...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day Tuesday 28th April 2015 The idea of a Workers' Memorial Day first began in Canada in 1984 and has since spread to many more countries, including Australia. On the above date you can put the focus on preventing in...