Company director sentenced to record prison term in WA
03 June, 2021Western Australia records its first imprisonment for a work health and safety offence, and the sentence is the longest imprisonment term ever imposed in Australia.
ISO 37301: keeping on top of compliance
26 May, 2021 by Trishan Khan, Business Development Manager, Pervidi | Supplied by: PervidiModern organisations across several industries are turning to paperless solutions to manage their compliance through compliance management systems.
Make mental health a priority in the workplace
14 May, 2021 by Marie Kinsella, Chief Executive Officer, IEC Group Australia | Supplied by: International Exhibition & Conference Group Pty LtdA mentally healthy workplace and increased employee engagement are interdependent — by looking after employees' mental wellbeing, productivity will rise.
Study highlights risks of economic growth for WA workforce
14 May, 2021Research shows that a booming economy could lead to increased pressures on workers in the manufacturing and construction sectors, leading to a spike in workplace injuries.
Revised standard highlights boiler safety
12 May, 2021Standards Australia has published a revised standard that outlines the safety requirements for the operation of boilers and pressure equipment devices.
Fine for "disgraceful" disregard of asbestos safety
05 May, 2021A Queensland painter has been fined $3000 for failing to protect the public or workers from asbestos while painting a Norman Park house.
Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Sydney
28 April, 2021The Workplace Health & Safety Show will return to Sydney from 7–8 September 2021, with live demonstrations, seminars, panels and interactive forums.
Feedback sought for amendments to mine and petroleum site laws
26 April, 2021Interested parties can now provide feedback regarding proposed amendments to legislation about work health and safety and mines and petroleum sites.
SWA resources mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work
23 April, 2021Safe Work Australia has released resources to help individuals and businesses mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, as well as Workers' Memorial Day.
Hydraulics-focused training academy boosts distributor safety
22 April, 2021 | Supplied by: HydraulinkThe Hydraulink Academy has delivered a training course to boost the safety qualifications of two Queensland distributors, Hose Corp and Nebo Motors.
Qld calls on nation to catch up with its labour hire laws
21 April, 2021Three years after the implementation of its labour hire laws, Queensland has called on the Australian Government for national action to protect workers.
Entries open for WorkSafe Tasmania Awards 2021
15 April, 2021Entries have opened for the WorkSafe Tasmania Awards; the awards recognise the efforts of individuals and organisations to promote work health and safety.
MCA commends government response to Respect@Work Report
14 April, 2021The Minerals Council of Australia has committed to working with the Australian Government to implement legislative reforms to stamp out workplace sexual harassment.
Nominations open for 2021 WorkSafe Awards
09 April, 2021Nominations are open for Victoria's 2021 WorkSafe Awards, to celebrate individuals and businesses that have made a difference to workplace health and safety.
Fleetcoach driver safety training
01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: FleetcoachFleetcoach has developed a range of driver training plans, focusing on fleet management, driver safety and wellbeing.
