Vic introduces new laws to improve workplace safety
22 March, 2022The Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022 is now in force in Victoria, to prevent workplace safety incidents and improve outcomes for injured workers.
WA to introduce new WHS laws and regulations
17 March, 2022Western Australia has taken steps to modernise its work health and safety laws, with the new work health and safety regulations to come into effect from 31 March 2022.
Workforce management platform
17 March, 2022 | Supplied by: AvettaAvetta One Workforce Management assists companies in onboarding, qualifying, training and tracking contractors across their supply chain.
Welding manufacturer upgrades to new premises in Sydney
15 March, 2022Welding equipment manufacturer Kemppi Australia has moved its head office into new, purpose-designed premises in Wetherill Park, Sydney.
Safety industry pioneers to convene at Workplace Health & Safety Show
15 March, 2022The Workplace Health & Safety Show will take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 25–26 May and will feature a range of innovative technologies.
Survey reveals Metro Tasmania bus drivers are threatened at work
10 March, 2022A survey of Metro Tasmania bus drivers has found that seven out of 10 bus drivers have been threatened while at work.
SWA seeks feedback from workers about National Safe Work Month
10 March, 2022Safe Work Australia has encouraged workers and employers to provide feedback about National Safe Work Month through an online survey.
Registrations open for Australian Manufacturing Week 2022
01 March, 2022Registrations have opened for Australian Manufacturing Week. The exhibition will take place in Sydney in June 2022, under the theme 'Where technology meets innovation'.
Transport business fined for unlawful JobKeeper cashback payments
28 February, 2022A Queensland business owner is facing a $14,000 penalty for allegedly requiring an employee to repay his JobKeeper payments between March and September 2020.
Nominations open for 2022 National Trucking Industry Awards
28 February, 2022Nominations are now open for the 2022 National Trucking Industry Awards. The awards recognise the most committed individuals and organisations in the Australian trucking industry.
Joanne Farrell new Chair of Safe Work Australia
17 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaJoanne Farrell has commenced as Chair of Safe Work Australia for a three-year term.
Industry body welcomes developments on Heavy Vehicle National Law
14 February, 2022The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed news from a meeting of infrastructure and transport ministers, regarding the development of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
New campaign to improve safety of young workers
14 February, 2022WorkSafe Victoria has launched a safety campaign to teach young workers about their rights and encourage them to speak up about unsafe working conditions.
SA introduces scheme to enable recognition of interstate licences
03 February, 2022SafeWork SA has implemented an Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme to ease the burden on workers relocating to another state or territory on a temporary basis.
OHS Essentials program to promote safety in construction
03 February, 2022The OHS Essentials Program is a free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety (OHS) experts.
