Every year 190 Australians working in the construction industry take their own lives; this means we lose a construction worker every second day to suicide. Construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than an accident at work. For our young workers, the facts are that they are well over two times more likely to take their own lives than other young Australian men.

Wearable technology, once a novelty in health and fitness sectors, is now revolutionising workplace safety. These devices, ranging from medical event triggers to health trackers to remote worker location identifiers, are now being employed to enhance safety measures and reduce serious incidents in various work environments.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a comprehensive framework that evaluates an organisation's practices and performance on sustainability and ethical issues. It provides a systematic approach to measure business risks and opportunities in these areas. How your business approaches workplace safety is a critical component of this.

Hardware & Software Integration In the realm of modern business, two concepts have emerged as paramount: business integration and workplace safety. These two elements, when effectively combined, can lead to a harmonious and productive work environment. The intricacies of business integration and workplace safety is important, and users of Vanguard Wireless' evacuation and nurse call systems can take advantage of a number of integrations that deliver a seamless user experience for workers, managers, and corporate.

National Safe Work Month - October 2023 Since 2009, Safe Work Australia has led a national campaign each October to build community awareness and knowledge of work health and safety. National Safe Work Month is hugely popular and provides a great platform to promote WHS and encourage everyone to work towards healthier, safer workplaces.

Enhancing Safety in Hazardous Workplaces Safety in high-risk workplaces is not a luxury; it's a necessity. Safety conscious businesses operating in the construction industry - such as developers, builders, electricians, and other specifiers - are constantly on the lookout for ways to minimise risks and safeguard their workforce. As we dive into the realm of advanced technology, we find several tools designed specifically to mitigate some of the industry's most fatal hazards.

What's A Workplace Evacuation System? Fire is a potential hazard in all workplaces but some industries - particularly where there are open flames, flammable equipment, and sparks - are more of a risk than others. But fire isn't the only reason a workplace might need to be evacuated. There could be a gas leak, a security risk, or a structural issue. An evacuation system can be comprised of hardware like smoke sensors, evac triggers, and evac sirens, manual equipment like air horns and megaphones, or sometimes word of mouth. It's critical that whatever system configuration a workplace installs and uses takes into account the type of risk, the level of risk, and the speed with which workers are told what to do in order to take action. Clear communication about the event - and expectations for those on site - is imperative.

When you were younger you probably played with a set of walkie talkies. You took one and your friend took the other, then you spread out and talked to one another. But there were limits - range, obstructions, and battery life - which impacted how far apart you could stand from one another, and how long you could use them before recharging.

Integrations With HammerTech, Procore, & Irongate Solutions Many of our customers sit within the construction, civil works, and refurbishment industries. Historically low tech, innovative businesses are now looking at products and services that can assist them to digitise practices and processes that help them improve worker safety, project management, and operations.

What's A Nurse Call System? A nurse call system is what workers can use to trigger a medical emergency alert that enables other personnel to respond with first aid and/or call emergency services. Any workplaces where medical emergencies are more likely to occur should consider installing one.