Industry News
Workplaces are less safe for older workers
More needs to be done to keep older workers safe, according to a new study. [ + ]
Innovative mental health app recognised with award
A mental health app designed help lower depression and suicide risk has been awarded at the 2017 UNSW Innovation Awards. [ + ]
Emergency breathing devices deemed unsafe
Workplaces have been advised to immediately remove unsafe emergency escape breathing devices from vehicles and buildings. [ + ]
Fair Work audits businesses in Albury–Wodonga
Audits are being carried out on businesses across Albury–Wodonga, to ensure they are complying with their workplace obligations. [ + ]
Ignored asbestos recommendations could put lives at risk
Coalition senators have been accused of putting industry profit ahead of workers' lives, after they rejected the asbestos import recommendations from a Senate Committee inquiry report. [ + ]
Simulation and radar technology improves vehicle safety
The safety and reliability of vehicles could be improved with new technology developed by NI. [ + ]
Mining Emergency Response Competition in Perth
The seventh annual Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) will be held on the grounds of Langley Park in Perth on 25 and 26 November 2017. [ + ]
Calls for a better rehabilitation framework for injured workers
Without a consistent framework to operate within, many rehabilitation providers have been left confused about what is expected of them in supporting the injured worker, according to icare. [ + ]
WorkSafe investigating bee sting death
A young worker has been killed by several bee stings at a property in Dunkeld. [ + ]
Industry invited to comment on quad bike safety
The ACCC has invited quad bike riders and industry to have their say about improving quad bike safety. [ + ]
Can you tell when your colleagues are stressed?
The way a person perceives stress also impacts the way they view the health and productivity of their workers, according to a new study. [ + ]
