Industry News
Simulator provides safe training for firefighters
A virtual reality firefighting simulator has been launched by Deakin University for emergency service training. [ + ]
Victoria targets violence against healthcare workers
Behavioural assessment rooms are being rolled out at some Victorian hospitals, designed to protect frontline workers from violence and aggression. [ + ]
Program underway for WorkSafe Health and Safety Month
WorkSafe Victoria Health and Safety Month now has two ambassadors and a program of events lined up for the month of October. [ + ]
Electrical bodies warn against unsafe TPS cable
Non-compliant TPS cable being supplied and sold in New Zealand has raised concerns in Australia. [ + ]
Vic waste management interim safety policy implemented
Safety standards will be improved at Victorian waste and resource recovery facilities, with the introduction of an interim waste management policy (WMP). [ + ]
Standards Australia releases new playground standard
A new playground standard has been published by Standards Australia. [ + ]
WorkSafe initiative promotes cleaner air for concrete workers
The risks posed by airborne hazards at work have been identified for precast concrete companies in New Zealand. [ + ]
WorkSafe campaign targets aged-care violence
Managing violence and aggression in residential aged-care facilities is the focus of an inspection program being carried out by WorkSafe WA. [ + ]
Unsafe WA business owners now risk five years' imprisonment
Penalties for workplace safety offences will be increased to bring Western Australia in line with other states around the country. [ + ]
Mentor program embraced in North West NSW
A pilot safety mentor program involving 15 businesses from across the north-west of NSW has been declared a success. [ + ]
Emergency safety in focus at AFAC17
New technologies and live rescue techniques will be on display at the AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference in September. [ + ]
NSW paves the way for mental health in the workplace
A new government roadmap is aiming to reduce mental illness in the workforce by 30%. [ + ]
