The role of machine learning in noise classification
By its definition, noise is unwanted sound. While the notion of ‘wanted’ vs ‘unwanted’ varies from person to person, the definition makes it clear that noise is a subset of…
Just how functional is your functional safety system?
Whatever your industry or field, you’re probably well aware of its associated work health and safety protocols and procedures. Whether you’re behind a desk or on-site, risk management plays a…
Emergent Group is committed to the ongoing professional development of our engineers and scientists. We encourage and support our staff with development programs through Engineers Australia, Clean Air Society of…
Our Senior Project Engineer, Anthony Wedesweiler, celebrated his 30 year anniversary, a significant milestone worthy of recognition. Advitech’s Managing Director, Steven Smith presented Anthony with this 30 year certificate and gifts.…
We talked to Mike Taylor, our Lead Risk and Functional Safety Engineer about a typical day at Advitech. Functional safety? Most people would rather go to the dentist than involve…
Congratulations Clayton Sparke – Lead Scientist Digital Environments
As Advitech continues to grow and expand our Managing Director, Steven Smith, was pleased to announce the promotion of Clayton Sparke to Lead Scientist – Digital Environments. Clayton has worked…
Today, Friday 7th September, is National Threatened Species Day, a day that’s especially important to our Advitech Environmental division. As environmental scientists and ecologists, we manage impacts on ecologically endangered…
A tragic accident occurred in a US underground coal mine early in 2018. Work was being carried out on a conveyor belt without proper isolation and lockout. The conveyor unexpectedly…
Advitech’s Risk Engineers can recall many scenarios in mining, utilities and the nuclear industry where an operator either presses the wrong E-stop button, or presses the right E-stop but it…
Dangers of storage and handling of hazardous chemicals
Over the past four years, there have been more than 6,500 injuries in NSW as a result of poor storage or handling of hazardous chemicals. Eight people have died and…
