Securing worksites ahead of severe weather
01 November, 2024Businesses in the Northern Territory are being warned to secure their worksites as cyclone season commences.
Farm safety campaign ahead of harvest time
08 October, 2024The importance of staying safe on farms is being highlighted by the WorkSafe Victoria 'It's never you, until it is' campaign.
The right to disconnect: what employers need to know
06 September, 2024Under new legislation that came into effect in August 2024, employees now have the "right to disconnect" from their workplace after hours.
SWA seeks crane licensing feedback
11 June, 2024The public have been given an opportunity to provide feedback on six Safe Work Australia proposals aimed at improving the licensing framework for cranes.
ATA calls for ministers to settle truck law reforms
11 June, 2024The Australian Trucking Association has said it is vital that transport ministers press forward with reforms to the national truck laws.
Ensuring that psychosocial risk management meets legal requirements
23 January, 2024A great deal of misinformation still surrounds the concept of psychosocial risk management, making it difficult to implement robust risk management processes.
Qld introduces workplace safety law reforms
07 December, 2023The Queensland Government has introduced legislative reforms to parliament stemming from recommendations from an independent review of the state's Work Health and Safety Act.
Call for comment open on WA electricity code
29 August, 2023The Work Health and Safety Commission is seeking public comment on a new draft code of practice about managing electrical risks in the workplace.
A pre-construction checklist for regulatory safety compliance
17 August, 2023Regulatory compliance assists the construction industry with adhering to established standards and guidelines, thereby mitigating potential risks and liabilities.
Qld takes steps to further support worker safety
08 May, 2023The Queensland Government has accepted all 31 recommendations of a review into the Work Health and Safety Act and taken steps to manage silica dust in construction and manufacturing.
MTAA voices support for National Electric Vehicle Strategy
20 April, 2023The Motor Trades Association of Australia has welcomed the National Electric Vehicle Strategy, which aims to incentivise consumers to use more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Report released following inquiry into WA agriculture sector
19 April, 2023WorkSafe independent inquirer Pam Scott has released her report into agricultural safety in Western Australia, with eight recommendations to improve safety.
Fair long service leave for casual coalminers
03 April, 2023The federal government will introduce legislation to ensure that casual coalminers receive the same long-service leave entitlements as their full-time counterparts.
New code to improve mental health in Qld workplaces
03 April, 2023A new work health and safety code which aims to improve mental health in Queensland workplaces has come into effect, to protect workers and deliver a framework to minimise risks.
Qld Govt releases guidance to manage heat in the workplace
09 December, 2022The Queensland Government has reminded employers to protect their workers from heat-related illness, as temperatures rise to over 40°C.
