Victorian businesses and individuals who have enhanced workplace health and safety are urged to share their stories for the 2024 WorkSafe Awards. [ + ]

National Spinal Health Week (20–26 May 2024) aims to improve the spinal health of all Australians by raising awareness of musculoskeletal disorders including low back pain. [ + ]

In a bid to promote safer workplaces across New South Wales, SafeWork NSW has unveiled a new campaign with a clear message: "It's the safe way or no way." [ + ]

WorkSafe has initiated the first four prosecutions under the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020, which came into effect in March 2022. [ + ]

Return to Work Victoria has asked organisations with the capacity to deliver mental health services to provide information for two new pilots that aim to help injured workers return to work. [ + ]

Lung Foundation Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government's ban on working with engineered stone from 1 July and developed support services for patients and their families. [ + ]

The Electrical Safety Regulator within NT Worksafe has encouraged Territorians to provide feedback about changes to the Territory's electrical safety laws. [ + ]

The workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL list) will be adopted throughout Australia from 1 December 2026. [ + ]

Western Australians diagnosed with diseases caused by exposure to asbestos or silica will now be able to seek improved compensation outcomes under new legislation. [ + ]

Teletrac Navman and the Australian Trucking Organisation have expanded their diversity and inclusion program to attract and retain a diverse workforce for the transport industry. [ + ]

Inspectors from SafeWork SA will visit workplaces across the state as part of a six-month campaign to ensure noise risks are managed effectively. [ + ]

WorkSafe WA has launched a campaign to address security issues across the state's construction sites. [ + ]

The MATES Big Lap initiative will return in 2024, from 1–31 May, to combat suicide and bolster mental health in the construction, mining, energy and manufacturing sectors. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has released a range of resources to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work at Worker's Memorial Day, both of which will take place on 28 April 2024. [ + ]

A warehouse, storage and transport company has been fined after a delivery truck driver sustained serious injuries when he was struck by steel beams. [ + ]