Renewable energy electrical safety guide released
26 July, 2018A new safety guide has been released to provide electrical safety guidelines for lithium-based battery storage equipment.
Damaged crane causes safety concerns
25 July, 2018A crane at a construction site in Richmond has been damaged by high winds.
Collapse of grain silo prompts warnings
19 July, 2018A full grain silo is believed to have collapsed near Mallala, South Australia, in June 2018.
Updated safety standard for DC isolating switches
10 July, 2018A new standard has been developed to improve safety outcomes for isolators used during renewable energy installations.
Construction industry falls short on height safety
05 July, 2018A SafeWork NSW safety blitz, which kicked off in November last year, has so far issued $115,000 in fines over breaches to safety laws on construction sites.
Understanding the safety implications of ageing cranes
03 July, 2018Ageing cranes can pose safety risks, with the potential for lifting gear failure that leads to injuries or death.
Road safety program comes to WA
27 June, 2018A road safety leadership program is being run by Monash University in Western Australia for the first time.
New eligibility requirements for electrical licences
25 June, 2018New requirements for electrical contractor licences in Queensland will come into effect from 1 July 2018.
Cross border program targets construction site falls
19 June, 2018WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are working together to prevent falls from occurring on construction sites in both states.
Code for transport of dangerous goods updated
07 June, 2018Changes will be made to regulations surrounding the transport of dangerous goods in Australia.
Why industrial manslaughter laws are unlikely to save lives in the workplace
06 June, 2018 by Rick Sarre, University of South AustraliaIn May, it was announced that a re-elected Victorian Labor government would legislate for a new criminal offence of workplace manslaughter.
Heavy vehicle industry safety improved by PBS changes
06 June, 2018National Transport Commission recommendations to improve the Performance-Based Standard scheme have been approved by Australia’s Transport Ministers.
Nationwide automated driving laws drafted
31 May, 2018New Australian legislation that will enable automated driving systems to drive automated vehicles is being developed.
WHS Regulations amended for lead exposure protection
30 April, 2018Safe Work Australia has made some changes to model WHS regulations to protect workers who are exposed to lead processes.
Be aware of road risks this Road Safety Week
30 April, 2018The road transport industry consistently records some of the highest numbers of work-related deaths, particularly through road crashes.
