Standards Australia revises standards for steel structures
03 September, 2020Standards Australia has revised two standards regarding steel structures and the fabrication and erection of steel structures, to better support the steel sector.
82 notices issued in Hunter construction safety blitz
02 September, 2020Construction sites across the Hunter region have received prohibition notices and on-the-spot fines, as part of a safety blitz by WorkSafe NSW.
NSW Govt introduces pop-up COVID-19 testing for truckies
31 August, 2020The NSW Government has unveiled pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics in Narrandera and Tarcutta, to introduce safety measures for freight workers during the pandemic.
Dynamic modelling: the key to suicide prevention
28 August, 2020University of Sydney reserachers believe dynamic modelling can be used to quantify the potential mental health impact of COVID-19, to prevent rising suicide rates.
Advisory group established to improve workplace safety
20 August, 2020The NSW Government has established the Family and Injured Worker Support Group to help shape NSW workplace policy and support services.
$800K enforceable undertaking for Maules Creek Coal Mine
19 August, 2020A truck collision at Maules Creek Coal Mine will cost Maules Creek Coal $800,000 after the NSW Resources Regulator approved an enforceable undertaking.
Inspections raise concerns about commercial kitchen safety
19 August, 2020A proactive inspection program conducted by WorkSafe WA has raised concerns about safety issues in commercial kitchens in workplaces.
OFSC audit activities revised due to COVID-19 restrictions
14 August, 2020Federal Safety Commissioner David Denney has revised the OFSC Audit Arrangements in Victoria to reflect changes in the construction industry due to COVID-19.
Call for comment: offshore oil and gas draft policy
12 August, 2020As part of the Offshore Oil and Gas Safety Review, the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking feedback about a draft framework policy.
A fall in numbers: UK work-related fatal accidents in 2019/20
07 August, 2020The United Kindom's Health and Safety Executive has revealed that 111 workers were fatally injured in 2019/20 — representing a fall of 38 deaths from the previous year.
WorkSafe ACT Strategic Summit prioritises worker safety
07 August, 2020The WorkSafe ACT Strategic Summit addressed safety at residential construction sites and WorkSafe ACT's strategic focus over the next four years.
Evidence-based program boosts resources sector mental health
03 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Development Pty LtdA $500K mental health program in Queensland's Bowen Basin will strive to improve mental health outcomes for resources sector workers after the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Safe Work Month promotes WHS through COVID-19
30 July, 2020Safe Work Australia has announced the theme for National Safe Work Month in October: Work Health and Safety through COVID-19.
SafeWork NSW Awards open nominations, announce new category
22 July, 2020Nominations are open for the 2020 SafeWork NSW Awards, which will now recognise businesses that have best responded to the challenges of COVID-19.
Fraudulent construction training courses offered online
21 July, 2020As misleading websites offer discounted white card courses, NT workers must attain their white card through an approved registered training organisation.
