Sign company, director fined for workplace bullying
18 March, 2024A Victorian printing company and its managing director have been fined a combined $40,000 over the long-term bullying and harassment of a subcontractor.
Nominations open for Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards
11 March, 2024Nominations are open for the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, celebrating health and safety initiatives across Western Australian workplaces.
WA employers urged to implement cyclone safety plans
29 February, 2024Employers in Western Australia are being urged to review their contingency plans for the cyclone season, in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln.
Avetta AskAva generative AI risk assistant
23 February, 2024 | Supplied by: AvettaThe AskAva generative AI risk assistant is designed to support contractor compliance and contractor safety.
Revamped Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Melbourne and Sydney
22 February, 2024The Workplace Health & Safety Show has been revamped for 2024, with a new Summit Stage and Spotlight Stage; registrations for the event are open now.
SWA updates preliminary workplace fatalities data for 2024
22 February, 2024Safe Work Australia has updated its preliminary fatalities dashboard and provided the latest estimate of workers killed as a result of injuries in Australian workplaces.
Farmer fatally struck by shed roof
19 February, 2024A Victorian farmer has died after being struck by a shed roof that detached in strong winds; WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the incident.
New network to support older employees with musculoskeletal disorders
16 February, 2024A research network aimed at transforming the management of chronic musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace has been launched at the University of Birmingham.
SWA releases interactive Safe Work Method Statement tool
14 February, 2024Safe Work Australia has developed an interactive guide to help those in the construction sector understand the purpose of an SWMS, when it is required and how to use it.
Psychosocial risks: the difference between work design and culture
13 February, 2024 | Supplied by: EnableOrgA "toxic" workplace bullying prosecution in October 2023 highlighted the importance of culture in reducing psychosocial risk.
Partnership to enhance mental health support in construction
13 February, 2024A partnership between MATES in Construction and EML Group will bolster mental health support in the construction sector by adding two more field officers in NSW.
WorkCover Qld launches national workplace injury program
12 February, 2024WorkCover Queensland and PeopleIN have launched a workplace injury program that supports workers in their return to the workplace, while reducing risks for Australian employers.
Victorian employers fined $16m for safety breaches in 2023
05 February, 2024Victorian employers have been reminded of the legal consequences they could face if they fail their health and safety duties, after the total fines for safety breaches hit $16 million in 2023.
Finalists announced for 2023 WorkSafe Awards
29 January, 2024The WorkSafe Awards recognise excellence in workplace health and safety and return to work.
Ensuring that psychosocial risk management meets legal requirements
23 January, 2024 | Supplied by: EnableOrgA great deal of misinformation still surrounds the concept of psychosocial risk management, making it difficult to implement robust risk management processes.
