The rise on the use of 'pure risk' WHS prosecutions
02 August, 2024 | Supplied by: University of MelbourneThere has been an increase in successful 'pure risk' WHS prosecutions — initiated in circumstances where no harm to workers has yet occurred.
Skills shortage impacting on trade workers' mental health
02 August, 2024A national skills shortage is now having an impact on the mental health of trade workers in Australia, a new survey shows.
Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney registrations now open
30 July, 2024During Safe Work Month, the Sydney Workplace Health & Safety Show will open on 23–24 October at The Dome (Sydney Showground).
Half of tradies live with severe pain: survey
26 July, 2024Data released ahead of Tradies National Health Month in August has revealed the extent to which trade workers suffer from injuries and pain.
Investigations underway following two work-related deaths
25 July, 2024WorkSafe has commenced investigations after two workers were killed in separate incidents that occurred within hours of each other in Western Australia.
New changes to electrical licensing laws in NT
19 July, 2024The Electrical Safety Act 2022 and Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 have commenced in the Northern Territory, marking important changes to the licensing of electrical contractors and workers.
Health and safety reps attend WHS consultation in Orange
19 July, 2024SafeWork NSW has hosted a free forum in Orange, to help health and safety representatives learn more about consultation at the workplace.
Meeting examines ILO Conventions for a safe work environment
10 July, 2024The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has held a public hearing for its inquiries into two International Labour Organization conventions, for a safe and healthy work environment.
Building a mentally healthy construction industry
08 July, 2024 | Supplied by: National MediaThe Australian construction industry has the highest rate of depression and death by suicide.
What workplace injury and illness really costs
19 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA new Monash University metric has now been able to measure the national burden imposed by workplace injury and illness.
New laws to protect Qld workers from discrimination, harassment
17 June, 2024The Queensland Government has introduced new laws to protect workers from discrimination, vilification, sexual harassment, victimisation and other unlawful behaviours.
New compliance and enforcement tool rolls out
14 June, 2024SafeWork SA is embedding cautions into its suite of compliance and enforcement tools to help reduce injuries and fatalities.
Report reveals the cost of workplace injury, illness in Australia
11 June, 2024Research conducted by Monash University has found that between 2012 and 2017, the equivalent of 41,000 full-time jobs were lost due to people taking time off work.
SWA seeks crane licensing feedback
11 June, 2024The public have been given an opportunity to provide feedback on six Safe Work Australia proposals aimed at improving the licensing framework for cranes.
ATA calls for ministers to settle truck law reforms
11 June, 2024The Australian Trucking Association has said it is vital that transport ministers press forward with reforms to the national truck laws.
