Industry News
Construction industry falls short on height safety
A SafeWork NSW safety blitz, which kicked off in November last year, has so far issued $115,000 in fines over breaches to safety laws on construction sites. [ + ]
Industry safety snapshots now available
Safe Work Australia has updated a set of work health and safety snapshots across seven different industries. [ + ]
Sickness caused by exposure to common chemicals
More than half of Australians with chemical sensitivities lost work days or a job in the past year due to illness from fragranced products in the workplace. [ + ]
Faster treatment times achieved for injured workers
The time it takes for an injured worker to receive treatment has been reduced by icare's Medical Support Panel (MSP). [ + ]
Road safety program comes to WA
A road safety leadership program is being run by Monash University in Western Australia for the first time. [ + ]
Unmanned ground vehicles improve soldier safety
Robotics and autonomous systems that will help soldiers safely move heavy loads are being introduced within the Australian Army. [ + ]
New eligibility requirements for electrical licences
New requirements for electrical contractor licences in Queensland will come into effect from 1 July 2018. [ + ]
1 in 3 country people can't identify mental illness
Rural and remote Australians are less likely to recognise the signs of mental illness, according to new research. [ + ]
Slewing crane crushes worker
A Queensland worker sustained serious injuries after he was crushed by a truck-mounted crane in May 2018. [ + ]
Tackling skin cancer risks for tradies
Construction site workers are exposed to UV at five to 10 times the rate of indoor workers, according to research. [ + ]
