Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Program released for Smart Manufacturing Expo 2023
The Modern Manufacturing Expo has launched the program for the Smart Manufacturing Expo, which will return to Sydney on 20 September 2023. [ + ]
SWA seeks feedback on exposure to non-threshold genotoxic carcinogens
Safe Work Australia has encouraged stakeholders to complete a survey about the presence of non-threshold genotoxic carcinogens in Australian workplaces. [ + ]
Worker fined $75,000 for workers compensation fraud
A man who continued to work as a cleaner and an escort while receiving workers compensation payments has been ordered to repay almost $75,000. [ + ]
Safety warning after worker seriously burned in heater fire
SafeWork SA has issued a safety warning after a worker was burned while refuelling a heating device in an Adelaide hotel. [ + ]
SWA amends model WHS Regulations for engineered stone
Safe Work Australia has updated the model Work Health and Safety Regulations to prohibit the uncontrolled processing of engineered stone. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW launches campaign to prevent falls from height
SafeWork NSW has launched a 12-month campaign of surprise inspections to prevent falls on construction sites. [ + ]
ACT workers reminded to complete silica training
WorkSafe ACT has reminded PCBUs to ensure that all workers who may be exposed to silica dust as part of their work have completed training about crystalline silica before 1 July 2023. [ + ]
Partnership to deliver safer, more efficient drone flights
Drone management software provider Unleash live has partnered with UTM solutions provider AstraUTM to enhance the safety and efficiency of drone operations. [ + ]
Company charged after worker seriously injured by steel beams
A Victorian transport logistics company has been charged after a worker was seriously injured by falling steel beams at a West Melbourne freight depot in 2021. [ + ]
Calls for greater road safety standards for road workers
The Australian Flexible Pavement Association has marked Road Safety Week by calling for greater road safety standards for road users and road workers. [ + ]
R U OK? launches resources for young apprentices, trainees
R U OK? has released free resources to empower apprentices and trainees with the knowledge to have meaningful conversations and foster supportive friendships. [ + ]
Electrical Safety Act open for consultation
Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on proposed amendments to the Electrical Safety Act; feedback on key issues can be submitted until 27 June 2023. [ + ]
Prioritising worker wellbeing to prevent illness and injury
The Workplace Health & Safety Show aims to help employers effectively develop workplace wellbeing programs to support worker mental health. [ + ]
