Safe Work Australia Week will have over 80 information sessions available that will provide ‘how to’ information across a broad range of workplace health and safety topics. [ + ]

The closing date for consultation on Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS) for all occupational areas has been extended. [ + ]

The Australian Government and Red Cross are urging the community to be prepared for the summer disaster season. [ + ]

A workplace fatality has occurred at Inco Ships ship management company in Whyalla. [ + ]

The 2012 Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar will be held 7-8 November at Darling Harbour. [ + ]

machineSAFE is holding an introduction and advanced course on machine safety and legislation around Australia. [ + ]

RMIT researchers are finding that despite advances in safety management systems and technology, workers in the construction industry are still suffering work-related injuries and deaths. [ + ]

Protective textiles with enhanced comfort properties are being developed by researchers from RMIT and Bruck Textiles company. [ + ]

Commerce Minister Simon O’Brien has called for the WA community to nominate consumer advocates for the 2013 Consumer Protection Awards. [ + ]

Home to Australia’s most liveable city, South Australia has ranked third in the world as having some of the best psychological health conditions, according to research. [ + ]

The finalists for this year's SafeWork Awards have been announced by WorkCover NSW. The awards are part of October's Safe Work Australia Week. [ + ]

The establishment of an industry-led program to help more Australian businesses share knowledge about how to improve road safety in the workplace could reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads, according to the National Transport Commission (NTC). [ + ]

Safety and environmental initiatives have been recognised at the 2012 CCAA Queensland Environment, Health and Safety Awards. [ + ]

Trimble Navigation has released a fleet management system for the Australian transport industry. [ + ]

Hundreds of Australian workers who have lost their jobs at Darrell Lea will have expedited access to assistance for unpaid entitlements following the collapse of the company. [ + ]