Industry News
Knee pain management improved by online treatment
Knee osteoarthritis is estimated to affect nearly one million Australians, with a new online trial aimed at helping to manage the condition. [ + ]
Seminar on new Global Standard for Health and Safety
Bureau Veritas and myosh have teamed up to provide a free information seminar on the new Global Standard for Health and Safety, as well as show how technology can help to streamline some of the more time-consuming aspects of staying compliant. The seminar will be held in Sydney in March. [ + ]
More deaths and injuries investigated by WorkSafe Victoria
Three incidents are being investigated by WorkSafe in Victoria, after two men died and another suffered critical head injuries. [ + ]
Worker injuries lead to fine for earthworks business
A $90,000 fine has been issued to a Bathurst earthworks business after two workers were injured during an excavation. [ + ]
Asbestos removal fast-tracked on bushfire-affected properties
Asbestos assessments will be allowed to take place immediately, following bushfires that damaged and destroyed properties around NSW. [ + ]
Collision at mine site results in injury
A light vehicle has collided with an entry gate at the Mount Arthur coal mine near Muswellbrook, resulting in serious injuries, according to a NSW Resources Regulator report. [ + ]
Call for crash victims to participate in study
Road crash victims are being recruited for a new injury impact study being carried out by the Recover Injury Research Centre. [ + ]