Industry News
Automated vehicle safety assurance system under development
Australian governments, vehicle manufacturers, transport technology providers and other interested parties have been asked to contribute to the development of a national safety assurance regime for automated vehicles. [ + ]
New wiring safety rules to be introduced
A new edition of Australian Standard AS/NZS3000 is due for release later in the year. [ + ]
Farmer quad bike safety the focus of Tamworth meeting
A quad bike safety meeting has been held in Tamworth, focusing on ways to support farmers in adopting new safety practices. [ + ]
Tram design enhancement wins SWA's Good Design award for 2017
The winner of Safe Work Australia's Award for Good Design for 2017 is Bombardier Transportation Australia for its Melbourne tram E2-class design enhancement. [ + ]
Study shows under-reporting of workplace injuries
A confidential survey suggests that only 4% of work injuries are actually reported. [ + ]
Workplace wellness and safety in focus at Safety in Action
One in five Australian workers reported taking time off work due to feeling mentally unwell in the past 12 months. [ + ]
Victorian OHS court ruling
Federal entry permits will now need to be held by union officials who are providing occupational health and safety (OHS) assistance to health and safety representatives (HSR) in Victorian workplaces. [ + ]
Electricity retailer recognised for safety initiative
The Safeguard NZ Workplace Health and Safety Award has been won by King Country Energy (KCE). [ + ]
'Black lung, white lies' report released
The Parlimenatary Committee Inquiry into the re-identification of Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis in Queensland has released a report. [ + ]
Water blasting asbestos draws SafeWork rebuke
High-pressure water blasters have been used by tradespeople to clean asbestos roofs, prompting a warning to be issued by SafeWork NSW. [ + ]
