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Transport & Logistics
With numerous intersections between people and high speed vehicles, business-as-usual risks in rail are among the highest of any industry. Like many operators, Rio Tinto has always managed these risks in line with the ‘So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable’ (SFAIRP) standard, required by Rail Safety National Law. More recently, however, it has begun to…
29 Feb 2024, by Amy SarcevicTechnology
Transport & Logistics
Intricate track components, like switches and point machines, can be a challenge to monitor under actual operating conditions. Allow maintenance crews on the ballast while trains are running, and there are often unacceptable safety risks. Don’t allow them, and it becomes hard to assess the true condition of the asset under its real load. With…
28 Feb 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Legal
New South Wales’ (NSW) version of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation came into effect in November last year, providing welcome relief to people suffering in the advanced stages of illness and disease. With the legislation now in full swing, what do NSW health workers need to be mindful of – legally and ethically - in…
27 Feb 2024, by Amy SarcevicTechnology
Transport & Logistics
Bearing enormous tonnage, and withstanding extremes of weather and temperature, life as a rail turnout is often tough in Australia. However, as John Smith of voestalpine Railway Systems points out, a turnout can maintain good health and reach an impressive life span if cared for appropriately. He says advances in sensors and data-based applications now…
16 Feb 2024, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Specialist domain knowledge in rail asset maintenance and engineering has been increasingly difficult to come by in recent years. But, with skills in data science and technology on the rise, how can network managers refine their strategies and get more life from assets? Lisa Allsopp, Technical Executive at WSP believes good asset management comes when…
14 Feb 2024, by Amy SarcevicEducation
Technology
Prof Eddie Woo – an award winning maths teacher whose YouTube tutorials have earned him global fame and a dedicated fan-base of almost 2 million followers – believes the world of teaching as we know it is about to become radically different. Known colloquially to students as ‘Mr Woo-tube’, Eddie – who is also a…
5 Feb 2024, by Amy Sarcevic