Industry News
Safer fire retardant now being developed
A non-toxic fire retardant is being developed for the building industry, with the hope that it will help to prevent future fire disasters. [ + ]
Failure to notify a WHS reportable incident — beware of consequences
Employers are being reminded by lawyers about the importance of notifying health and safety regulators when there has been an incident. [ + ]
Mobile plant death prompts call for greater safety
A Queensland worker has died after being pinned between a cane haul-out vehicle and a fuel tanker trailer. [ + ]
Occupational asthma rates could be vastly under-reported
Occupation-related asthma accounts for at least 200 workers compensation claims every year, but it is thought that the illness is vastly under-reported. [ + ]
Road safety advocate awarded at ACRS2017
The ACRS Fellowship has been awarded to leading safety advocate, Samantha Cockfield. [ + ]
Suicide stigma broken down by Mates in Construction program
In an effort to prevent suicide among construction workers, more funding has been provided for the Mates in Construction program. [ + ]
West Gate Bridge collapse tragedy remembered at service
A public memorial service has been held to mark the 46th anniversary of the West Gate Bridge collapse. [ + ]
FIFO mental health in focus with new funding
A new mental health research project has been funded to provide further support to the fly-in fly-out (FIFO) sector. [ + ]
Are you aware of your safety obligations at work?
Eight in 10 businesses do not fully understand their workplace safety obligations, according to new research. [ + ]
uvex sponsors safety spectacles at APRC
uvex safety Australia will be an associate sponsor at the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (APRC). [ + ]
Cancer risk heightened by exposure to silica dust
Tradies need to be more aware of cancer risks stemming from silica dust exposure, according to Cancer Council Australia. [ + ]
Important updates to Electrical Safety Act
There have been two recent changes to the Electrical Safety Act 2002. [ + ]
Energy sector develops mental health strategies
The energy sector has released a mental health and wellbeing strategy as part of a national energy mental health and wellbeing forum in Melbourne. [ + ]
Company fined over skid-steer loader death
A conviction and fine have been handed down to a recycling company following the death of one of its workers. [ + ]
