Qld mines urged to prioritise safety during storm season
01 December, 2023Queensland's safety regulator for the resources sector has called on mine sites to put the safety of workers first during storm season.
New MoU to mark National Asbestos Awareness Week
20 November, 2023The National Association of Testing Authorities has signed an MoU with the Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency to ensure the reliability of asbestos testing in government buildings.
SWA campaign urges workers to be silica smart
17 November, 2023A new phase of the 'Clean Air. Clear Lungs.' occupational lung diseases campaign from Safe Work Australia aims to improve understanding of the hazards of silica dust.
NSW, Vic conduct construction safety blitz
10 November, 2023SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria have conducted a cross-border inspection of construction sites to reduce the risk of falls and exposure to asbestos.
SafeWork NSW issues warning after concerning trend
03 November, 2023SafeWork NSW has issued a warning for businesses about fines of up to $50,000 and potential prosecution should they fail to report workplace incidents.
Big Ass Fans Cool-Space evaporative cooler
01 November, 2023The Big Ass Fans Cool-Space evaporative cooler uses only water and air movement to create a cool environment.
SafetyIQ Safety Management Software
01 November, 2023The Safety Management Software from SafetyIQ is designed for organisations operating in high-risk environments or with dangerous equipment.
WorkSafe ACT cracks down on residential construction safety
27 October, 2023Repeat offenders in the ACT's residential construction industry have been urged to improve health and safety standards for all workers.
SWA releases guidance for workplace asbestos registers
08 September, 2023Safe Work Australia has published a guide to help employers understand how to develop and maintain a comprehensive asbestos register.
Safety blitz shines light on trenching risks
07 September, 2023WorkSafe inspectors have visited 32 construction sites in inner Melbourne to raise awareness of exclusion zones and fencing around trenches, and battering excavations.
How Standards Australia Store's Custom Subscription service is changing the way organisations access standards
30 August, 2023A Custom Subscription from the Standards Australia Store could transform the way critical safety standards are accessed and managed.
SWA seeking incident notification framework feedback
01 August, 2023Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback about improving the operation of the incident notification provisions in the Model WHS laws.
Preventing psychological harm in the construction industry
26 July, 2023Construction workers under significant pressure are reporting psychological distress and suicidal thoughts, according to a study by UniSA.
Mastering workplace safety: the power of WHS software
17 July, 2023 by Dr Manuel Seidel, Founder & CEO, ecoPortalWHS software enables companies to move from a net-zero, compliance-based focus to a synergistic, organisation-wide transformation in culture.
How BridgeClimb Sydney is setting new standards for safety
14 July, 2023A new digital subscription service from the Standards Australia Store has enhanced how standards are managed and accessed by BridgeClimb Sydney.
