New drug and alcohol testing data, released by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), has shown a decrease in the rate of positive results amongst employees over two years, even though the number of tests conducted has increased by nearly 55%. [ + ]

Do males take more risks around railway crossings? Are Gen Ys crossing the line just for a thrill? Are you more likely to ignore the rules if missing the train means a 15-minute wait? [ + ]

Tens of thousands of Caltex employees, shareholders, customers and suppliers have pledged to do their bit for road safety as the nation prepares for tomorrow's eighth annual Fatality Free Friday. [ + ]

Miners from across the state's mining regions have been awarded top honours at the NSW Minerals Council Health and Safety Innovation Awards. [ + ]

A study into the effectiveness of jockey safety vests has confirmed that the vests have not contributed to the rise in fall-related neck and spine injuries and has also led to the peak industry body suspending the use by jockeys of one vest. [ + ]

The winners of the 9th annual Safe Work Australia Awards were announced last month at Old Parliament House in Canberra by Senator the Hon Eric Abetz, Minister for Employment. [ + ]

The third edition of the Asbestos-related Disease Indicators report has been released. [ + ]

The safety spotlight will be on Western Australia next month when Safety in Action arrives in Perth on Wednesday 11 June and Thursday 12 June 2014. [ + ]

The WA government is to introduce alcohol interlock system legislation that will require repeat drink drivers to pay for installation and maintenance of an alcohol interlock for their vehicle that will prevent drunk drivers from starting their vehicle. [ + ]

Pilz Australia has appointed Ian Yeong as a business development manager to further strengthen its safety services and solutions. [ + ]

A draft NSW Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulation 2014 has been developed and is now available for comment as part of the public consultation process. [ + ]

NSW Trade & Investment Mine Safety has published an Investigation Information Release into the death of two workers at Austar mine at Paxton in the NSW Hunter Valley on 15 April 2014. [ + ]

The 2014 APCO Australasia Public Safety Award winners were announced at the APCO Australasia Gala Dinner on 30 April at Crown Palladium. The awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of public safety professionals. [ + ]

Asthma Foundation NSW on behalf of Asthma Australia, and in partnership with UNSW Australia, Woolcock Institute, George Institute and NPS Medicine Wise, has secured a National Health and Medical Research (NHMRC) Partnership Grant to explore how to cut the cost of asthma medication to consumers and what the impact of reduced costs will be. [ + ]

Paramedics have one of the most dangerous occupations in Australia but detailed studies and interventions could begin to reduce those risks, according to CQUniversity's Professor Brian Maguire. [ + ]