Working at height and the law: primary duties, litigation trends and risk-mitigation to-dos
Army aims to combat heat risk with wearable monitor prototype
Atmosphere, access and rescue — confined space safety beyond compliance
Why flame-resistant workwear is essential — even when you're just testing
Could a 'perceived stigma' of construction work cost lives?
Working at height and the law: primary duties, litigation trends and risk-mitigation to-dos
Lawyers Georgie Chapman and Fleur McKay-Calvert set out working at height primary duties, litigation trends and some key risk-mitigation to-dos.
Atmosphere, access and rescue — confined space safety beyond compliance
Working at Height Association CEO SCOTT BARBER explains the importance of a whole system of hazard management approach to confined space.
Army aims to combat heat risk with wearable monitor prototype
A wearable heat risk monitor prototype for the Australian Defence Force is being trialled by Army personnel in the Northern Territory this month.
Why flame-resistant workwear is essential — even when you're just testing
Flame-resistant workwear isn't just for high-voltage switching or fault repair — it's essential PPE for anyone involved in any live work, including testing.
Compliance is a never-ending battle, but technology is reducing the burden
Maintaining compliance is a never-ending task, but the upside is, fleet safety technology is streamlining the process while making it safer, more efficient, and less of a...
BodyGuard i-Tag Pedestrian Safety System
The BodyGuard Pedestrian Safety System is designed to counter for changes in environment and...
Uniprint Take 5 Safety Books
The Uniprint Take 5 safety books meet all Australian legislation and are suitable for a wide...
Atmosphere, access and rescue — confined space safety beyond compliance
Working at Height Association CEO SCOTT BARBER explains the importance of a whole system of hazard management approach to confined space.
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New model Code of Practice published for managing silica dust risks
A new model Code of Practice for managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace...
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SafeWork NSW inspectors to don body-worn video
To deter violence or aggression against SafeWork NSW inspectors, the NSW Government has commenced...
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Oz-based PIP completes Honeywell PPE acquisition
Australian-based company Protective Industrial Products, Inc. has completed its acquisition of...
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Working at height and the law: primary duties, litigation trends and risk-mitigation to-dos
Lawyers Georgie Chapman and Fleur McKay-Calvert set out working at height primary duties, litigation trends and some key risk-mitigation to-dos.
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$340K fine follows contractor injury where handrail on stairs gave way
A marine yard operator has been fined $340,000 after a contractor fell approximately 2.5 metres...
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Two companies fined $65K for failing to control fall risks
After failing to control fall risks on residential construction sites, two companies — a...
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Fall through unguarded stair void lands $580K in enforceable undertakings
Two South Australian companies will spend more than $580,000 in enforceable undertakings after a...
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Can human–robot collaboration tackle manual handling challenges?
Australian engineers have trialled a human–robot collaboration system designed to make construction faster, safer and less physically demanding.
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$770K in fines after driver killed by unsecured section of a load
Following the death of a truck driver in 2022, three mining and construction services companies...
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$500K fine after worker loses eye in "horrific" metal plate fall
In WA, a mining fabrication company has been fined $500,000 over an incident in which a falling...
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Construction company fined $250K over sea container ramp death
A construction company has been fined $250,000 following the death of a 19-year-old worker who...
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