Earlier research by the authors indicated that driving cessation appears to occur in stages, each of which has specific challenges and needs. Suggestions for a staged approach to resources to assist with the driving cessation process were made and the need for further investigation into the process and outcomes of driving cessation was identified. The current study used two phases, incorporating qualitative and quantitative methods, to investigate the process and outcomes of driving cessation and to develop resources that aimed to assist in the transition from driving cessation to safe transportation. The resources were evaluated using reference groups of health professionals and older people and pilot implementation. The study took place in 2003 and 2004 in metropolitan areas of Queensland.
Fatal and serious road crashes involving motorcycles
Motorcycle usage is increasing in Australia, and the numbers of serious crashes are also rising. This report analyses recent data on fatal and serious motorcycle crashes. Time trends are shown and comparisons made across road user groups, crash type and national and international jurisdictions. Analysis of the crashes includes road-type, weather, and main contributory factors. Analysis of rider characteristics include age, and helmet use. In addition to fatal crashes, included are tabulations of non-fatal crashes where a motorcyclist was seriously injured.
Road Deaths Australia, Monthly Bulletin; September 2008
Road Deaths Australia is a monthly bulletin presenting the latest fatal road crash data as well as recent historical comparisons. It is produced using monthly data supplied by the eight states and territories.
This month's key figures
This month's key figures
- During the month of September 2008, 102 deaths occurred as a result of road crashes.
- In the nine months to the end of September 2008, 1,078 road crash deaths occurred. This was a 9.0 per cent decrease compared with the same period in 2007
Fumes event - 19 kms east of Melbourne Airport, Victoria, VH-OGG, Boeing 767-338
On 23 November 2007, a Boeing Company 767-338, registered VH-OGG, was being operated on a scheduled passenger service between Sydney, NSW and Melbourne, Vic. On board were two flight crew, seven cabin crew and 255 passengers. The aircraft departed Sydney at 1426 Eastern Daylight-saving Time (EDT).
At about 1455, a passenger reported to a flight attendant that he could smell fumes coming from the gasper air vent above his seat. The passenger later reported that the fumes smelled like jet exhaust. The passenger became unconscious, and was administered oxygen. He regained consciousness within a few seconds of being administered oxygen. A second passenger, seated in the area, also reported feeling nauseous at the time.
The flight crew declared a state of urgency to air traffic control and began performing the 'Smoke or Fumes Air Conditioning' checklist. The aircraft landed at Melbourne Airport at 1529.
There were no other reports of adverse effects from any of the other passengers or crew on board the flight. The two affected passengers had travelled extensively by air with no previous adverse reactions. The investigation could not determine whether the passengers' symptoms were as a result of fumes in the aircraft cabin, or whether there were other unidentified medical conditions that may have contributed to the symptoms exhibited by the two passengers.
The investigation identified a non-contributory safety issue related to adherence to curing times following application of corrosion inhibiting compounds in the aircraft's cargo bays. The report details safety action taken by the operator to address this safety issue.
At about 1455, a passenger reported to a flight attendant that he could smell fumes coming from the gasper air vent above his seat. The passenger later reported that the fumes smelled like jet exhaust. The passenger became unconscious, and was administered oxygen. He regained consciousness within a few seconds of being administered oxygen. A second passenger, seated in the area, also reported feeling nauseous at the time.
The flight crew declared a state of urgency to air traffic control and began performing the 'Smoke or Fumes Air Conditioning' checklist. The aircraft landed at Melbourne Airport at 1529.
There were no other reports of adverse effects from any of the other passengers or crew on board the flight. The two affected passengers had travelled extensively by air with no previous adverse reactions. The investigation could not determine whether the passengers' symptoms were as a result of fumes in the aircraft cabin, or whether there were other unidentified medical conditions that may have contributed to the symptoms exhibited by the two passengers.
The investigation identified a non-contributory safety issue related to adherence to curing times following application of corrosion inhibiting compounds in the aircraft's cargo bays. The report details safety action taken by the operator to address this safety issue.
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