Australian Glove Standards.
There are a number of Australian work glove standards. Here is a list of the most common. AS/NZS 2161.3:1998 (EN388) – Protection against Mechanical Hazards…
“What’s wrong with the door?”, asked our Facilities Lady.
It’s got a sign on it saying “Door Not In Use.” The slightly longer story is that people were using this entrance as a shortcut,…
Pole Dancing during work breaks?
A FEMALE road construction worker is considering whether to sue a Victorian contractor over claims she was harassed for two horrendous years. Kate Mathews, 37,…
Laptops damage sperm
In today’s Age newspaper was this article: If you are going to use a laptop, you really want to invest in a lap desk. “Why?”,…
Laptops and burns – the problem
If you’ve been using laptops for a while, you might have heard about the dangers of laptops burning your thighs. If you have, you’ve probably…
What the heck is “Automation Surprise”?
Well, as it turns out: Over two decades ago, Wiener (1989) described the concept of ‘automation surprise’, where the reaction of flight crews to the…
Just call me “Mr. TBA” then.
I once was interviewed for an internal job, I was not successful* Fast forward six weeks later, to where one of the interviewers was running…