Industry News
Speakers announced for Melbourne Workplace Health & Safety Show
The Melbourne Workplace Health & Safety Show has announced the agenda and line-up of speakers for its three Summit Stage conferences, taking place from 22 to 23 May 2024. [ + ]
Gold Coast to host LiftEx 2024
LiftEx Gold Coast will offer attendees a comprehensive view of the latest technologies and advancements in safety for lifting equipment and height safety. [ + ]
WA implements six-month transition for engineered stone ban
Work Health and Safety Ministers in Western Australia have decided to implement a six-month transition period after the 1 July ban on the supply, installation or processing of engineered stone. [ + ]
Safety warning issued for quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles
SafeWork NSW has issued a safety warning for the use of quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles, after a spate of serious incidents involving farm vehicles. [ + ]
Arborist fined after worker struck by wood chipper hood
An Alice Springs arborist has been convicted and fined over an incident with a wood chipper that left a worker seriously injured. [ + ]
Collective action needed to keep asbestos out of the supply chain
As Australia faces the threat of asbestos in homes and public spaces, John Batty of EDP Consultants highlights the dangers of asbestos contamination due to inadequate demolition practices. [ + ]
Manufacturers seek safer alternatives to engineered stone
With the ban on engineered stone to come into effect from 1 July 2024, manufacturers are seeking safer alternatives, such as natural stone and porcelain. [ + ]
Nominations open for Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards
Nominations are open for the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, celebrating health and safety initiatives across Western Australian workplaces. [ + ]
Level crossing safety notice issued for truck drivers
A National Level Crossing Safety Notice has been issued to help Aussie truck drivers stay vigilant at level crossings. [ + ]
Vic employers urged to manage the risks of working in heat
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder for employers to ensure their workers are protected from the risks of extreme heat and fire danger. [ + ]
WA employers urged to implement cyclone safety plans
Employers in Western Australia are being urged to review their contingency plans for the cyclone season, in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln. [ + ]
WorkSafe Vic launches blitz to prevent construction falls
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a blitz to prevent fall risks in the construction sector after hundreds of workers suffered workplace harm from falls in 2023. [ + ]
SWA updates preliminary workplace fatalities data for 2024
Safe Work Australia has updated its preliminary fatalities dashboard and provided the latest estimate of workers killed as a result of injuries in Australian workplaces. [ + ]
Revamped Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Melbourne and Sydney
The Workplace Health & Safety Show has been revamped for 2024, with a new Summit Stage and Spotlight Stage; registrations for the event are open now. [ + ]
Farmer fatally struck by shed roof
A Victorian farmer has died after being struck by a shed roof that detached in strong winds; WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the incident. [ + ]
