Workers qualified to operate high-risk plant and equipment are being asked by WorkCover NSW to review and possibly renew their licences. [ + ]

Western Australia has the highest electrical injury and fatality rate, according to Master Electricians. [ + ]

Senior mine safety representatives and health professionals have met to map out a comprehensive approach to tackling mental health and illness in the NSW minerals industry. [ + ]

An image of a man with his hand trapped in a mincer has gone up on billboards around Melbourne as part of a WorkSafe campaign to warn workers and employees of the result of unsafe work practices. [ + ]

SES Week will be held from 12-18 November to honour those that volunteer for the State Emergency Services. [ + ]

The Fair Work Ombudsman has produced a handbook for employers to assist them in preventing and resolving workplace issues. [ + ]

A recently revised ISO standard will help improve ease of operation, ergonomics and comfort for bus drivers. [ + ]

A survey by an IT services company has found over half the respondents said they would prefer to work from anywhere, and another 40% would prefer to work at least one day a week from home. [ + ]

WorkSafe is investigating an incident where a farmer was crushed by a grain auger. [ + ]

The Model Work Health and Safety Act guide has been published by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]

Optalert’s fatigue management system has taken out the Australian Mining Prospect Award for Innovative Mining Solutions. [ + ]

Two of drumMuster’s employees sat down with workers at Yass Transfer Station to get some lessons in drum inspecting. [ + ]

Updated medical standards for Australian rail safety workers will come into effect in January 2013. [ + ]

The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations has announced the 2012 Safety Ambassador of the Year at a ceremony in Canberra. [ + ]

A partnership between HAC and INC will help employers provide more support to breastfeeding mothers in the workplace. [ + ]