News: Safety
Bioairtec spotlights ability of its products to improve air quality in gyms
Sydney-based Bioairtec, a distributor of air purification and sterilisation technologies across Australia and New Zealand, advises that air quality in gyms regularly fails...
Jul 20, 2022
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Hangzhou's postponed Asian Games rescheduled for September 2023 start
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has announced that Hangzhou’s postponed Asian Games will now take place from 23rd September to 8th October next year. Originally set to run...
Jul 19, 2022
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Crowded exercise facilities without proper ventilation could be hotspots for COVID
RNZ's 'Whose Breath Are You Breathing?' project revealed carbon dioxide levels in gyms and yoga studios regularly exceeded limits considered safe for limiting the spread of...
Jul 18, 2022
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Mount Annan Leisure Centre secures AUSTSWIM excellence award
Mount Annan Leisure Centre in Western Sydney has been awarded the AUSTSWIM NSW Swim School of Excellence – Large award. The prestigious award is the highest presented in...
Jul 18, 2022
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Ongoing lifeguard shortages lead to temporary closure of Wellington’s Tawa Pool
New Zealand is experiencing a nationwide shortage of lifeguards resulting in Wellington’s Tawa Pool having to be temporarily closed to casual swimmers from next week – but a...
Jul 18, 2022
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Square Metre Group to deliver skills development program for its Crowd Safety Management
The Square Metre Group has announced that it will again be delivering its Crowd Safety Management course for delegates including site and venue operational managers, stewarding...
Jul 17, 2022
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Event Safety Institute to deliver renowned crowd safety course in Sydney and Perth
Event Safety Institute has announced that experienced safety professional and trainer Roderick van Gelder will deliver Professor Keith Still’s world renowned three-day course...
Jul 14, 2022
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Licensing rule change sees under 18s banned from Splendour In The Grass festival
Less than two weeks before its staging, last-minute restrictions imposed by NSW Liquor and Gaming will prevent under 18s attending Byron Bay’s Splendour In The Grass festival...
Jul 12, 2022
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Insurance underwriter highlights the importance of liability waivers
For operators offering activities or services that pose a risk of injury to the participant, a liability waiver is recognised as a valuable tool to protect against being sued...
Jul 11, 2022
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Surf Life Saving NSW development program commences today on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Following a successful program in 2021, Surf Life Saving NSW is again running its Lifesaving Development Program over a week from 10th -16th July 2022 on Sydney’s Northern...
Jul 9, 2022
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Waverley Council sacks beach lifeguards over their COVID-19 vaccine status
Waverley Council is reported to have terminated the employment of members of its professional lifeguarding team as a result of their being unvaccinated for COVID-19. Reports on...
Jul 8, 2022
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New Health and Safety video released ahead of international rugby week at Wellington’s Sky Stadium
Sky Stadium has this week released a new healthy and safety video, featuring Wellington’s favourite mascots: Leo the Lion (Wellington Rugby), Captain Hurricane (Hurricanes) and...
Jul 8, 2022
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Looking to encourage hand hygiene habits Dettol partners Sydney Opera House
Antiseptic disinfectant liquid Dettol has announced a partnership with the Sydney Opera House in a new program to be known as Hands on Art that it hopes will encourage hand...
Jul 8, 2022
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Research highlights dangers of trampoline centres
Children who use trampolines at play centres are more likely to be seriously injured and need hospitalisation than those who trampoline at home according to newly published...
Jul 7, 2022
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Bluesfest puts communications systems from D2N Technology Solutions to use
Communications provider D2N Technology Solutions has explained its involvement with the 2022 edition of the Byron Bay Bluesfest. D2N Technology Solutions’ involvement with the...
Jul 7, 2022
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Central Coast Council invites community to comment on action plan for dogs in open spaces
Central Coast Council is encouraging all community members, including those without dogs as pets, to have their say on the draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan now on exhibition...
Jul 6, 2022
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Sunshine Coast adventure park zip-line accident investigated by Workplace Health and Safety
Workplace Health and Safety are investigating the circumstances that resulted in a nine-year old boy falling seven metres from a zip-line at TreeTop Challenge adventure park in...
Jul 4, 2022
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TeamUp and Kisi partner to deliver safer experiences to fitness facilities
Fitness management software supplier, TeamUp has partnered with Kisi smart security to offer fitness businesses a synchronised way to manage facility access control. Since 2012,...
Jul 4, 2022
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Australian Reptile Park calls for public to assist flood affected wildlife
As torrential rain and major flooding continues to impact Greater Sydney and the New South Wales coast, Australian Reptile Park’s wildlife experts are calling on the public to...
Jul 4, 2022
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AGES updates its guidance on temporary infrastructure industry for major events
The Association of Global Event Suppliers (AGES) has recently released its updated guide to the temporary infrastructure industry for major events. The newly published Practice...
Jul 4, 2022
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UniSport Australia adopts National Integrity Framework
UniSport has announce a partnership with Sport Integrity Australia and the adoption of the National Integrity Framework and associated integrity policies. The peak body for...
Jul 4, 2022
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International report shows general recovery of adventure tourism
The Adventure Travel Trade Association's Annual Industry Snapshot Report has revealed that COVID-19 is still a concern for travellers and is having an impact on adventure travel...
Jul 2, 2022
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Western Australians honoured at inaugural WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards
Aquatic facilities and their staff have been recognised for their commitment to improving health, safety and community outcomes at the presentation of the inaugural WA Aquatic...
Jul 1, 2022
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Grandstand collapses at cricket stadium during Sri Lanka v Australia Test
The roof on a temporary grandstand at the Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka has collapsed due to heavy rain and wind before the scheduled start of play on day two of the...
Jun 30, 2022
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