Australia’s building and construction industry will benefit from greater certainty under a code for Commonwealth-funded building and construction work released 30 January 2013. [ + ]

A university study aims to identify strategies to promote resilience to fatigue in Australian paramedics. [ + ]

The technology of Evo-Crete is defying the generally accepted notion that a crack spells the end for the usefulness of a concrete slab. [ + ]

A new study has found strong evidence for a link between cleaning jobs and risk of developing asthma. [ + ]

WorkCover NSW is investigating the death of a man in a forklift incident at a market in Sydney. [ + ]

Nominations are now open for the inaugural Women in Mining NSW Awards. The awards recognise the contributions and achievements of women in the industry as well as the efforts of individuals and companies to encourage and retain female participation in the sector. [ + ]

Spill Station Australia is celebrating 30 years of providing environmental, health and safety solutions in Australia and around the world. [ + ]

Sitemed has won the contract to provide medical and rescue services at Arrium Mining’s South Middleback Ranges mine site. [ + ]

WorkSafe’s Top Tradie Cup is being held from Monday 15 April to inspire tradies to get talking about safety on site while testing their footy knowledge. [ + ]

NHP will supply Cortem’s hazardous area components after signing an exclusive agreement with the global HAE specialists. [ + ]

The Australian Government has found that 96 commonly available chemicals have been identified as being of security concern, therefore a draft code has been developed to encourage businesses to self-assess their individual level of risk and suggests actions to prevent the theft or diversion of chemicals from the workplace. [ + ]

A University of Canterbury psychology professor is looking into improving worker performance in potentially dangerous high-risk environments. [ + ]

Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce is encouraging young employees to know their workplace safety, rights and obligations. [ + ]

SkillsTech Australia is holding a safety short course for the resource sector at its Eagle Farm Training Centre. [ + ]

WorkSafe has issued a reminder to all workplaces to keep safety a high priority when returning to work after the festive season. [ + ]