New dangerous goods code released
17 June, 2014The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the latest version of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, providing an updated technical resource designed to keep the transport industry and the public safe.
Get a 'Heads Up' on mental health
17 June, 2014Safe Work Australia is encouraging Australian business leaders to give their workplaces a 'heads up' by becoming involved in what is claimed to be an Australian-first initiative to take action on mental health in their workplace.
First prosecution case of an officer under WHS laws
17 June, 2014 by Alena Titterton and Alice Winter-Irving of the occupational health, safety and security practice at the law firm, Norton Rose FulbrightOfficer pleads not guilty in the first prosecution of an officer under Work Health and Safety Laws in the Australian Capital Territory.
Improving construction safety on the border
17 June, 2014Inspectors from Victoria and NSW are visiting building sites in the Albury and Wodonga region this week as part of the Cross Border Project, which aims to alleviate confusion about construction-site safety requirements on each side of the border.
National Safety Awards of Excellence - entries closing soon
12 June, 2014There's only 1 month to go before entries close for the National Safety Awards of Excellence.
Victoria leads the charge for child-safe batteries
12 June, 2014Innovative battery technology designed at Victoria University of Wellington could soon be helping to save the lives of young children all over the world.
Truckies hit the road to better health: QUT trials intervention program
12 June, 2014The long hours and sedentary work life of truckies have the potential to be lethal when it comes to their health, but a new program is helping drivers adopt healthier habits.
Information release about worker who was crushed while using a mobile elevated work platform
10 June, 2014NSW Trade & Investment Mine Safety has published an Investigation Information Release into the death of a worker who was crushed while using a mobile elevated work platform at Boggabri on 21 May 2014.
Draft mining codes of practice available for public comment
05 June, 2014New South Wales Trade & Investment has announced that draft mining codes of practice are available for public comment.
Revealing the sources of air pollution
05 June, 2014It is now possible to not only determine the source of pollution via a chemical composition 'fingerprint', but to also quantify that source's total contribution of fine particles in a specific location. In short, individual polluters and measure how many fine particles originated from those polluters can be identified.
Middle-aged tipplers drink more frequently than young
05 June, 2014They don't tend to binge drink but middle-aged women over 45 consume alcohol more frequently than any other age group, a behaviour putting their long-term health at risk, according to QUT researcher Hanna Watling.
Mental health and bullying in Australian workplaces - annual report
03 June, 2014Mental stress claims have fallen while the rate of harassment and/or workplace bullying has increased, according to the first annual ‘Psychosocial Health and Safety and Bullying in Australian Workplaces’ statement by Safe Work Australia.
Mentally healthy workplaces vital to attract and keep the best staff
03 June, 2014Almost half of Australian workers have left a job because it was mentally unhealthy, and workplace mental health is ranked second only to pay as the most important factor when choosing a new job, a new survey has shown.
Following procedures for a safer workplace
03 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Holocentric
A significant contributing factor in some workplace incidences is the inability for an employee to easily find and access up-to-date standard operating procedures and safety information relating to their role. Safety Solutions talks to Bruce Nixon, CEO of Holocentric, who explains how adopting a modelling approach to help align procedures for employees' roles, equipment and systems can help to overcome this challenge and result in a safer workplace.
Drive towards a Fatality Free Friday
29 May, 2014Tens of thousands of Caltex employees, shareholders, customers and suppliers have pledged to do their bit for road safety as the nation prepares for tomorrow's eighth annual Fatality Free Friday.
