Health and safety stories

Aviation firms are embracing digital safety systems to tackle a 600% surge in cyberattacks and hazardous substance risks, boosting worker and passenger protection.

WellbeingSolutions’ AI-4U offers SMS-based mental health support to help UK, NZ, and Australian firms meet new 2025 psychosocial risk regulations.

Standards Australia launches flexible online training platform offering certified courses to help trades and technical professionals meet compliance and safety standards.

Boards must rethink risk governance as AI aids fleet safety, combining vehicle tech and driver behaviour in a hybrid world of semi-autonomous and human drivers.

HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.

US firms lose USD $80.6 billion yearly as frontline workers waste over 370 hours annually due to poor digital tools and communication gaps, research shows.

Caring Hands Health Care secured ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications, enhancing its quality management and occupational health and safety standards.

Tineco launches FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Steam in Australia at AUD $1,199, offering chemical-free floor cleaning with TÜV-certified hygiene and 80-minute runtime.

Nearly half of security providers lag in adopting AI, while workforce pressures and tech gaps challenge the sector's future, says Trackforce report.

Geotab Vitality launches a rewards-based driver safety platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut accidents and costs with positive behavioural incentives.

Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.

Avetta research reveals 90% of Australian workers feel safe, yet over half say their high-risk workplaces lack full risk management systems.

The Australian Defence Force is trialling GME's wearable heat risk monitor in the Northern Territory to enhance soldier safety against heat stress in harsh conditions.

Geotab launches GO Focus Plus AI dash cam in Australia, aiming to cut risky driving with real-time coaching and boost fleet safety amid rising road deaths.

Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin from Siemens to its board to enhance AI strategy for real-time worker safety and productivity data use.

SafeWork NSW's largest safety blitz in a decade issued over 500 notices, highlighting widespread non-compliance and ongoing risks in Australian workplaces.

Axiom GRC has acquired The DPO Centre, expanding its data protection services and strengthening its global governance, risk, and compliance platform.

AVK appoints Paul Hood as COO to drive data centre expansion and strengthen power chain services across the UK and Europe.

Geotab partners with Healthy Heads to enhance mental health and safety support for Australia’s transport and logistics workers through data-driven initiatives.

Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.