Industry News
Diesel ignites and badly burns mine worker
Uncontrolled fuel pressure is thought to have enabled diesel to catch on fire, badly burning a worker at a mine in Muswellbrook. [ + ]
Construction site collapses trigger safety blitz
Structural collapse at construction sites is being targeted as a safety issue, following a range of incidents over the past few months. [ + ]
Extreme weather puts emergency volunteer safety at risk
The safety of emergency volunteers during extreme weather events will be a topic under discussion at the AFAC17 powered by INTERSHUTZ conference and exhibition in Sydney this September. [ + ]
Industrial manslaughter offence in Qld
Industrial manslaughter offence with harsh penalties is one of 58 recommended legislative changes for Queensland. [ + ]
Hostility increasing in the workplace
Nearly one-fifth of US workers say their workplace is hostile or threatening, according to new research. [ + ]
Death in strong winds prompts safety warning
Powerful winds have injured or killed two workers in NSW during August. [ + ]
Electrical wiring rules updated by Standards Australia
A new edition of the Wiring Rules will be published later in 2017, with a transitional process being implemented ahead of the update. [ + ]
Standards Australia development process review begins
A Technical Governance Review of its standards development process has been commenced by Standards Australia. [ + ]
Master Builders initiative supports women in construction
Research indicates that when women enter the construction industry they often do not stay there for long. [ + ]
One week to go until SAFETYconnect 2017
Don't miss out on attending SAFETYconnect 2017 — register now to join more than 450 professionals at the event next week. [ + ]
Protecting workers from the dangers of sleep deprivation
Almost 40% of Australians experience inadequate sleep, according to a new Sleep Health Foundation report. [ + ]
ISO 45001 update
The ballot on the second Draft International Standard (DIS2) of 'ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use' has been approved. [ + ]
