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Month: March 2021

Technology

Transport & Logistics

How to modernise rail safety assurance protocol in a world of tech disruption

In October 2017, four trains running on the Cambrian Coast line in North Wales, United Kingdom, did not receive temporary speed restriction (TSR) information, after an automated signalling system failed. Thankfully, no accident occurred, but one train approached a level crossing at 50 kilometres per hour above the TSR, endangering the lives of road users.…

26 Mar 2021, by Amy Sarcevic

Technology

Transport & Logistics

A sustainable heavy haul sector – what to expect in the years ahead

Few industries are bracing for more innovation and disruption than Australia’s Heavy Haul rail sector. In recent years, advances in technology, manufacturing, and systems integration have helped the sector push new limits in terms of axle load and throughput efficiency. In years to come, surging demand and investment will continue to raise the expectations surrounding…

11 Mar 2021, by Amy Sarcevic

Legal

Occupational Health & Safety

Mentally healthy workplaces – a necessary reform for our mental health

Australian employers are facing increasing pressure to address mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Every year on average eight million working days are lost due to mental ill-health, with one in five people (21 percent) taking time off because they feel stressed, anxious or depressed. Stigma and discrimination is also an issue, with 78.1…

10 Mar 2021, by Amy Sarcevic

Healthcare

Enhancing the health of people released from prison

It is well documented that rates of physical and mental ill health are elevated among people in prison. Some conditions – including chronic disease, substance dependence, and mental illness - are usually brought into the system, whilst others – particularly blood borne viruses – may be acquired within its precincts. The RACGP estimates, for example,…

10 Mar 2021, by Amy Sarcevic

Leadership & Communication

Transport & Logistics

How Speno Rail cultivates its safety culture

When it comes to conversations about rail safety, topics like predictive maintenance, cybersecurity, and software standardisation are rarely short of air time. But according to Mark Green, Managing Director of Speno Rail Maintenance Australia, factors like people engagement, team building, and supportive leadership should carry equal weight in the safety discussion. “It’s all about having…

9 Mar 2021, by Amy Sarcevic

Transport & Logistics

Breaking new ground in heavy haul operations – an interview with Kevin Piefer

ARA Heavy Haul Interview questions with Managing Director for Holland Rail Services, Kevin Piefer Q: Kevin, why did Holland LP, a North American based company, decide to branch out to Australia? Is Holland doing business in any other countries? A: Holland is a company that innovates, builds upon its innovations, and then operates what it…

8 Mar 2021, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Technology

Challenges and opportunities for telehealth – an interview with Dr. Rahul Gupta

They say adversity is often the catalyst for change and for the Australian healthcare sector, COVID-19 has been no exception. Faced with the awkward objective of treating more patients with fewer resources, the sector has embraced innovation quickly; upholding – even surpassing – usual rates of service provision. Telehealth has been pivotal in this response,…

2 Mar 2021, by Amy Sarcevic