Industry News
Improving facilities management safety practices
A new series of international standards, including ISO 45001 certification, is being adopted to transform safety and facilities management practices. [ + ]
New ambassador for Health and Safety month
Australian basketballer Lauren Jackson has signed on as an ambassador for WorkSafe Victoria's Health and Safety Month this October. [ + ]
WHS awards recognise innovative safety solutions
A wide range of innovative safety solutions has been recognised at the 2018 Comcare Work Health and Safety Awards. [ + ]
Funding on offer for WHS projects
Safe Work Australia is offering both workplaces and individuals an opportunity to bid for funding to help projects that improve workplace health and safety. [ + ]
Crane safety checks continue after worker death
Safety checks on more than 60 Raimondi cranes are being verified by WorkSafe Victoria, following a tragic incident at Box Hill on 6 September. [ + ]
More mental health support for Vic emergency workers
If re-elected, the Labor Victorian Government will provide emergency workers with provisional acceptance payments for mental health injuries. [ + ]
Civil construction event to launch in Sydney
Safety will be under discussion at a new civil construction equipment event being held in Sydney in November. [ + ]
Rail construction worker hospitalised after 8 m fall
A bricklayer has been injured after he allegedly fell eight metres through an unprotected hole at the construction site for the Castle Hill railway station in Sydney. [ + ]
Trucking industry safety summit tackles key issues
Attendees at this year's Supply Chain Safety & Compliance Summit have identified key issues that need to be addressed in the trucking industry. [ + ]