Faulty Infinity electrical cables installed in homes across Australia are leaving people at risk of electrocution or house fires, according to the ACCC. [ + ]

The reconfiguration of safety control functions can be carried out using standard human machine interface (HMI) products such as control panels, industrial PCs and mobile devices. [ + ]

The 2017 SafeWork Awards recognise both businesses and individuals who have improved safety and injury management within their workplace. [ + ]

Psychological safety is a key issue in the workplace, with 36% of employees aged 25–34 demonstrating concern that mistakes they make at work will be held against them. [ + ]

An industry-wide master code for heavy vehicle safety is being developed by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Australian Trucking Association (ATA). [ + ]

Take the plunge in 2017 and get trained with the NSCA, Australia's most respected Work Health and Safety provider. [ + ]

An autonomous refuse truck is being tested by Volvo Trucks and Renova. [ + ]

The majority of employees would like their management to provide them with health checks and programs to increase their activity during the day. [ + ]

New Australian pressure cleaner safety standards have been released, with Australian Pump creating a free guide to the changes. [ + ]

New safety duties will be introduced for businesses in the Heavy Vehicle National Law chain of responsibility. [ + ]

A worker felling a tree has sustained severe brain injuries, leading to an $80,000 fine for a Sydney arborist. [ + ]

Road Safety Week has begun, with statistics showing that 77% of fatalities are due to vehicle collisions. [ + ]

A synthetic fibre sling has failed during a leg assembly through use of a crane near Lithgow in NSW. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has released a road transport industry infographic as part of Road Safety Week. [ + ]