"Sitting kills more people than HIV and is more treacherous than parachuting. We are sitting ourselves to death." So says Dr. James Levine Director of the Mayo Clinic Arizona State University. These deliberately provocative words are designed, in part, to refocus the global conve...

Convenience, quality and cost are three important considerations when determining where to send staff for training. HAZCON has listened to our clients and are pleased to announce that  HAZCON is now providing HSE  training courses in four   new locations throughout Victoria; Me...

Australia is at a crossroad as the economy enters a new phase of low growth and leaner organisations. The worth of HSE professionals will be measured in terms of adding demonstrated value to the organisation. This will be demonstrated through decreased incidents, lower insurance premiums, bett...

  WorkSafe Victoria has indicated that inspectors will be visiting businesses in the Morwell region from 22 to 26 August, as part of an ongoing workplace safety campaign across Victoria called 'Safe Towns'.  There will be 10 inspectors engaged focusing on t...

Diesel exhaust emissions are a complex mixture consisting of hazardous and non-hazardous gases as well as fine, respirable particles known as diesel particulate matter (DPM). Negative health effects of the gaseous portion of diesel emissions have been recognised for some time now; however ...