Industry News
ADAO to hold 14th annual asbestos awareness conference
The 14th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference has now been announced by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). [ + ]
Fatalities on NSW roads prompt heavy-vehicle crackdown
26 drivers tested positive for drugs during Operation Rolling Thunder, which was organised on 1 February 2018. [ + ]
Construction company fined for ignoring unsafe scaffolding warning
An ignored warning about unsafe scaffolding has led to a fine and conviction for a Ballarat construction company. [ + ]
New return-to-work program launched for injured workers
A return-to-work program for injured workers will soon be starting in Girraween, western Sydney. [ + ]
Women making a difference at SAFETYconnect
Inducted into a Canadian Safety Hall of Fame, Eldeen Pozniak, CEO of Pozniak Safety Associates, has been announced as the international keynote speaker at the upcoming SAFETYconnect conference being held in Brisbane this August. [ + ]
Asbestos campaign targets tradies
An asbestos awareness campaign is about to begin, urging tradies to always check for asbestos before they start a new job. [ + ]
Automated mine safety tool developed by students
The creation of an automated tool to improve mine safety has won a team of students a trip to Silicon Valley. [ + ]
Road safety ideas launched at FatigueHACK
FatigueHACK is being held for industry to work through safety issues surrounding driver fatigue management. [ + ]
Multiple workplace deaths and injuries over 48 hours
Three separate workplace incidents have taken place in Victoria over a period of two days. [ + ]
