Industry News
SafeWork SA launches vehicle hoist safety campaign
SafeWork SA has commenced an awareness and compliance campaign focusing on vehicle hoists in automotive workshops. [ + ]
Mining industry summit to promote cultural change across sector
A mining industry summit will take place on 1 August 2023, highlighting the state government's commitment to eliminating inappropriate behaviour in WA mining workplaces. [ + ]
Innovative immersion therapy to be provided across Australia
Innovative immersion therapy provider Determined2 has partnered with Belgravia Leisure to spread the service across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
SWA releases guidance to reinforce tower crane safety
Safe Work Australia has released a model code of practice about managing the work health and safety risks of working with tower cranes. [ + ]
Worker fatalities prompt safety reminder about industrial gates
SafeWork NSW has called for those who own industrial gates to get them checked, after a number of serious incidents, including two deaths, occurred between 2017 and 2022. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
