Feedback sought on changes to NT electrical safety laws
06 May, 2024The Electrical Safety Regulator within NT Worksafe has encouraged Territorians to provide feedback about changes to the Territory's electrical safety laws.
Safe and sound: SafeWork SA launches hearing loss campaign
22 April, 2024Inspectors from SafeWork SA will visit workplaces across the state as part of a six-month campaign to ensure noise risks are managed effectively.
Campaign looks into security on WA construction sites
10 April, 2024WorkSafe WA has launched a campaign to address security issues across the state's construction sites.
Navigate through the new EU Machinery Regulation with Pilz
01 April, 2024Embracing the opportunities presented by the new EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 can lead to enhanced safety standards and continued innovation within Europe's machinery sector.
WA employers urged to implement cyclone safety plans
29 February, 2024Employers in Western Australia are being urged to review their contingency plans for the cyclone season, in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln.
Avetta AskAva generative AI risk assistant
23 February, 2024The AskAva generative AI risk assistant is designed to support contractor compliance and contractor safety.
Award-winning supply chain risk management service, Veriforce CHAS, launches in Australia
21 February, 2024Leading international provider of supply chain risk prevention, compliance, and supply chain management solutions expands services to Australia and New Zealand.
Farmer fatally struck by shed roof
19 February, 2024A Victorian farmer has died after being struck by a shed roof that detached in strong winds; WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the incident.
New network to support older employees with musculoskeletal disorders
16 February, 2024A research network aimed at transforming the management of chronic musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace has been launched at the University of Birmingham.
Psychosocial risks: the difference between work design and culture
13 February, 2024A "toxic" workplace bullying prosecution in October 2023 highlighted the importance of culture in reducing psychosocial risk.
Victorian employers fined $16m for safety breaches in 2023
05 February, 2024Victorian employers have been reminded of the legal consequences they could face if they fail their health and safety duties, after the total fines for safety breaches hit $16 million in 2023.
Qld to strengthen electrical safety laws
15 January, 2024The Queensland Government has proposed new laws to improve electrical safety and enhance the government's ability to regulate high-risk electrical products.
New SafeWork inspectors to promote health and safety in NSW
15 January, 2024Thirty-five new graduates will join the SafeWork inspectorate team to help ensure NSW workers return home safely at the end of each day.
New code of practice to eliminate gender-based harassment
15 January, 2024Safe Work Australia has published a model code of practice to help PCBUs eliminate or minimise the risk of sexual and gender-based harassment at work.
Australia to ban engineered stone due to silicosis risk
15 December, 2023 by Ashna MehtaThe use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone in Australia will be banned from 1 July 2024, to protect workers from respirable crystalline silica.
