NSW employers to face on-the-spot fines for WHS breaches
21 November, 2022SafeWork NSW inspectors can now issue on-the-spot fines of up to $3600 for existing electrical work and asbestos offences.
Vic research institute commends Apprenticeships Taskforce
09 November, 2022The McKell Institute has praised the Victorian Government after it pledged to establish an Apprenticeships Taskforce to ensure tradespeople are working in safe environments.
Winners unveiled for inaugural Bright Ideas safety awards
03 November, 2022The recipients of Australian Country Choice's inaugural Bright Ideas safety awards were revealed on the last day of National Work Safety Month.
Winners revealed for Safe Work and Return to Work Awards
31 October, 2022Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has announced the winners of the 2022 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards.
Event seeks to commemorate truck drivers lost to suicide
28 October, 2022The Grinding Gears, Burning Diesel Lifeline North Coast truck convoy will take place on 12 November 2022, to show support for truck driver mental health.
SafeWork NSW prioritises machine safety with compliance visits
20 October, 2022Manufacturers across the Sydney metropolitan area have received visits from SafeWork NSW Inspectors to ensure machine safety.
Stress, burnout behind exodus from construction sector
20 October, 2022Australian construction leaders have reported losing skilled workers due to high levels of stress and burnout in the sector, according to new research from Procore.
SWA kicks off National Safe Work Month
12 October, 2022Safe Work Australia has celebrated the start of National Safe Work Month by releasing resources about common work health and safety hazards and risks.
Government introduces Bill to tackle sexual harassment at work
10 October, 2022The newly introduced Bill aims to implement seven further recommendations made by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins in the Respect@Work Report.
NSW adopts WHS regulations to address psychosocial hazards at work
07 October, 2022New South Wales has made amendments to the Model WHS Regulations by imposing a positive duty to manage psychosocial risks in the workplace.
Qld halves workplace exposure limits for coal dust
05 October, 2022Queensland has halved the workplace exposure standard for respirable coal dust from a weighted average of 3 mg/m3 to 1.5 mg/m3.
Initiative to support health and safety representatives
04 October, 2022The HSR Forum will take place on 24 November 2022 and will provide an opportunity for health and safety representatives to engage with peers and regulatory bodies.
Partnership enhances site efficiency, safety for construction clients
29 September, 2022HammerTech has partnered with Irongate Solutions to integrate its site access control technology with HammerTech's safety and quality operations platform.
Using digitalisation to enable effective Control of Work
15 September, 2022 | Supplied by: SAI360SAI360 is hosting a webinar about managing the Control of Work (CoW) process to help the manufacturing industry ensure operational safety and compliance.
AIHS calls for appropriate resourcing for aviation sector
14 September, 2022A health and safety case study broadcast on Four Corners has prompted the AIHS to call for employers in the aviation sector to employ workers with appropriate skills and capabilities.
