Office workers can rest assured - as long as you are physically active, your desk job won’t kill you. [ + ]

WorkSafe Victoria inspectors began visiting retail stores across Victoria this week to remind shop owners and their staff about safety during the busy Christmas and New Year sales rush. [ + ]

An X-ray imaging system developed by Victoria University researcher Nicola Winch could open the way for X-rays to be carried out in a range of new environments. [ + ]

Recommendations from South Australia's young workers are included in a recently launched strategy that aims to reduce injuries and fatalities in the workplace. [ + ]

WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair Professor Gregor Coster has announced the appointment of Gordon MacDonald as chief executive, effective 17 March. [ + ]

Health researchers from Massey University and the Cancer Society of New Zealand will host a forum investigating how best to protect people from cancer in the workplace. [ + ]

An online information resource for dealing with asbestos in Victoria was today launched for homeowners, businesses, industry and other members of the community. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has released a revised model code of practice on construction work and guidance on workplace bullying and fatigue. [ + ]

The president of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Judith Hackitt CBE, has called for a change in the mindset and culture at the very top of organisations towards process safety, starting with the boardroom. [ + ]

Australia's key disaster management agencies have joined forces to tackle the problem of how to access and interpret information gathered during bushfires and other natural disasters to help emergency services save lives and property. [ + ]

Twelve companies which manufacture agvet chemical products for the agriculture sector have proved to be dedicated to product stewardship after signing up with AgStewardship Australia to participate in the ChemClear and drumMUSTER programs in the past year. [ + ]

National Manufacturing Week (NMW) is being held at the Sydney Showground from 13-15 May 2014 and it will again include a safety zone with an open-access 'Solutions Theatre' for Health & Safety. [ + ]

The National Transport Commission (NTC) should work on simplifying the heavy vehicle national law to improve road safety, says the Chief Executive of the Australian Trucking Association, Stuart St Clair. [ + ]

NT WorkSafe Inspectors investigated a number of near misses last week after a series of storm-related incidents. It is advising all Top End businesses to take immediate measures to clean up their worksite and secure any loose items and material which may become airborne during strong winds. [ + ]

St John Ambulance Victoria has been honoured with a prestigious Melbourne Award, taking out the category of Contribution to a Community by a Community Organisation at Saturday night's City of Melbourne 2013 Melbourne Awards Gala Ceremony. [ + ]