Industry News
Vic shines light on working safely at height with solar
WorkSafe and Solar Victoria have released a series of safety solution sheets to help solar installers maintain safe worksites. [ + ]
SA introduces tougher rules for working with engineered stone
South Australia will implement tougher rules around the use of engineered stone from 1 September 2023, amid an ongoing national inquiry into a ban on the products. [ + ]
SWA seeking incident notification framework feedback
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback about improving the operation of the incident notification provisions in the Model WHS laws. [ + ]
Mind the gap — campaign shines light on void management
The NSW Resources Regulator has issued 26 work health and safety compliance notices as part of its intervention program on void management in metalliferous mines. [ + ]
Boost to mental health support for SA emergency services
The South Australian Government has invested $1.9 million to provide additional mental health and wellbeing support for emergency services volunteers, staff and their families. [ + ]
More apprentices, tradies seeking mental health support
TIACS, an Australian mental health counselling service, has reported a rise in the numbers of apprentices reaching out to the service for mental health support. [ + ]
Safety warning issued after electrician injured in explosion
A safety alert has been issued for all electricians, after an electrician was hospitalised with burns from an explosion in the switchboard he was working on. [ + ]
Free lung health checks offered to former miners
Former and retired mine and quarry workers in Queensland are encouraged to get a free lung health check to detect mine dust lung diseases. [ + ]
SafeWork SA launches vehicle hoist safety campaign
SafeWork SA has commenced an awareness and compliance campaign focusing on vehicle hoists in automotive workshops. [ + ]
Mining industry summit to promote cultural change across sector
A mining industry summit will take place on 1 August 2023, highlighting the state government's commitment to eliminating inappropriate behaviour in WA mining workplaces. [ + ]
Innovative immersion therapy to be provided across Australia
Innovative immersion therapy provider Determined2 has partnered with Belgravia Leisure to spread the service across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
SWA releases guidance to reinforce tower crane safety
Safe Work Australia has released a model code of practice about managing the work health and safety risks of working with tower cranes. [ + ]
Survey: LGBTQ+ staff lack resources for safe work travel
A global survey of business travellers has found that fewer than 10% of employees are offered LGBTQ+ safety information before embarking on a work trip. [ + ]
Welding safety at the forefront for industry, govt and statutory bodies
The Australian welding industry is collaborating with government and statutory bodies to ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to reduce welder exposure to fumes. [ + ]
Worker fatalities prompt safety reminder about industrial gates
SafeWork NSW has called for those who own industrial gates to get them checked, after a number of serious incidents, including two deaths, occurred between 2017 and 2022. [ + ]
