Industry News
New resources launched for National Asbestos Awareness Month
A suite of new resources has been launched to mark National Asbestos Awareness Month and to ensure Australians continue to learn to manage asbestos safely. [ + ]
Awards celebrate WA's healthy and safe workplaces
The Work Health and Safety Awards have recognised and rewarded individuals and organisational efforts in improving work health and safety. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW issues warning after concerning trend
SafeWork NSW has issued a warning for businesses about fines of up to $50,000 and potential prosecution should they fail to report workplace incidents. [ + ]
Report reveals lingering mental health burden on firefighters
A report released by Curtin University has highlighted the mental health struggles of first responders after the Black Summer Bushfires of 2019–2020. [ + ]
WorkSafe ACT cracks down on residential construction safety
Repeat offenders in the ACT's residential construction industry have been urged to improve health and safety standards for all workers. [ + ]
Biennial Safety Reset for Qld resource sector workers
Workers in Queensland's coal, mineral, quarrying, petroleum, gas and explosives industries will partake in a Safety Reset to mark National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
Call to prioritise safety for National Safe Work Month
Safe Work Australia has called for everyone to build safe and healthy workplaces during National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
St John Ambulance, NatRoad launch first aid training for truckies
Truck drivers across Australia will soon be able to access free online first aid training as part of a collaboration between St John Ambulance and NatRoad. [ + ]
Safety leaders convened in Sydney for Workplace Health & Safety Show
More than 2300 health and safety representatives attended the Workplace Health & Safety Show in Sydney this year, to learn how to foster safe work environments. [ + ]
WorkSpace Week prioritises workers most at risk of spinal injury
WorkSpace Week is an annual national campaign that helps prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders for workers most at risk of spinal injuries. [ + ]
icare finalises introduction of six claims service providers
NSW state-owned insurer icare has introduced six new claims service providers, including Allianz, GIO and QBE, to better support workers and employers. [ + ]
Fact sheet released to prevent vehicle roll-aways
Safe Work Australia has released a fact sheet to help prevent vehicle roll-aways, which can occur when vehicles have not been safely mobilised. [ + ]
SWA releases guidance for workplace asbestos registers
Safe Work Australia has published a guide to help employers understand how to develop and maintain a comprehensive asbestos register. [ + ]
Silicosis support service launched for patients
Lung Foundation Australia has launched a Silicosis Social Work program, a free, telephone-based support network for people living with silicosis, their family and carers. [ + ]
WorkSafe Victoria investigates fatal ladder fall
WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the workplace death of a 60-year-old worker who is believed to have fallen from a ladder at a residential construction site in Greenvale. [ + ]
