A report on a study into drugs and alcohol in the workplace has concluded that there is a lack of evidence on the real effects of drugs and alcohol on workplace safety and that further research is needed.

A mental health expert has told businesses to expect 20% of their staff to be affected by illness in any 12-month period.

The theme of the fifth conference for the Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention is practical workplace solutions and it will be held in Perth from 14-15 November.

Beckhoff Automation has opened an Australian headquarters in Melbourne to bring its international presence to more than 60 companies worldwide.

A recall has been issued for two models of Mitsubishi forklifts due to a fault with the steering cylinder.

WorkSafe WA is calling for Registrations to the 2006 Perth Work Safe Forum, which will take place on 25 October.

NT WorkSafe has adopted into regulation the National Standard for Construction Work [NOHSC:1016 2005].

Kimberley businesses can take advantage of a free three-hour on-site visit by an independent WorkSafe WA consultant throughout September.

New licensing requirements for the commercial removal of asbestos were announced yesterday by NSW Minister for Commerce, John Della Bosca.

A respiratory protection standard has been revised to take into account the use of facial piercing and new styles of male facial hair in its guidelines on the facial fit of equipment.

SafeWork SA has issued a safety warning to employers about the risks to young workers by highlighting a successful prosecution.

The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has released a guidance document outlining the principles of safe design as a means of preventing injuries in the workplace.

To maintain relevant Australian Standards, Standards Australia has embarked on a project to reassess about 2000 standards sectors that are more than 10 years old.

The Australasian Podiatry Council (APodC) has partnered with Steel Blue to promote workplace foot safety as part of Foot Health Week, which will run from 8-14 October.

Last week’s safety blitz on height hazards in the ACT has resulted in 12 prohibition notices, 17 improvement notices and one compliance agreement.