Industry News
WA conducts asbestos inspections on plant and machinery
A proactive inspection program is being carried out by WorkSafe WA to search for the presence of asbestos in plant and machinery. [ + ]
Work continues to eradicate asbestos from Australia
Australia's National Asbestos Profile has been launched by the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency. [ + ]
Industry calls for the PM to act on road safety
An open letter highlighting the need for greater road safety has been sent to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. [ + ]
Safety reforms implemented in Bangladeshi garment industry
Following an incident that claimed more than 1100 lives in a Bangladesh garment factory, a new International Labour Organization (ILO) program has been implemented to improve industry safety. [ + ]
Sheep shearing head injuries spark call for safety review
An incident in a shearing shed has prompted calls for farmers and sheep shearers to bring safety into greater focus. [ + ]
Industry and govt develop truck safety plan
A truck safety plan is being devised by the NSW Government in conjunction with the trucking industry. [ + ]
New online toolkit boosts WHS consultation practices
An online toolkit has been launched by SafeWork NSW, aimed at helping to improve work health and safety consultation practices within NSW workplaces. [ + ]
Victorian workplace death toll on the rise
There was a rise in Victorian workplace fatalities throughout 2017, with older workers and farmers over-represented in this number. [ + ]
WAHA launches new comprehensive height safety website
In order to meet with growing demand, WAHA has launched a new website. [ + ]
Guide released for safe work in hot conditions
A new working in heat safety guide has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Improved safety protocol needed for building claddings
Better safety testing is required to prevent deadly fires in high-rise exterior building claddings, according to FM Global. [ + ]
