Trench collapse injures workers
16 October, 2019Ground collapse is one of the main risks in excavation work and can happen quickly and without warning, WHS Queensland said.
SafeWork NSW Awards finalists announced
14 October, 2019Sixteen finalists, including a coal services provider and southern NSW hospital, have been named in this year's SafeWork NSW Awards.
Apps could avoid accidents before construction starts
11 October, 2019British empirical research released this year suggests multimedia tools could help architects 'design out' hazards ahead of construction.
Licence suspended for failure to remove asbestos
11 October, 2019A demolition business has lost its Asbestos Removal Licence for three months after it failed to ensure its work was being carried out safely and competently.
Roadshow to dig into health and safety at small mines and quarries
10 October, 2019Over the next three months, the NSW Resources Regulator will travel to deliver key information on best health and safety practices in small mines and quarries.
Queensland shines spotlight on mental health
09 October, 2019Business leaders are encouraged to consider the importance of creating a psychologically healthy and safe workplace this Mental Health Week.
Worker injury sees Otraco pledge $458K in enforceable undertaking
04 October, 2019Otraco is set to pay at least $458,219 in an enforceable undertaking after a diesel-powered tyre handler caught fire in 2017, seriously burning a worker.
Fall from height lands $62K fine
02 October, 2019Two construction companies have been convicted and fined $62,500 after a 31-year-old worker fell three metres onto a concrete floor in 2017.
Journalist, footballer named health and safety ambassadors
01 October, 2019Anjali Rao and Cameron Ling have been named as this year's ambassadors for WorkSafe Victoria's Health and Safety Month.
National Safe Work Month 2019: a state-by-state roundup
30 September, 2019Your state-by-state guide to the safety initiatives, events and key messages being 'championed' by WHS authorities this National Safe Work Month.
Qld Safe Work and Return to Work Award finalists
30 September, 2019Thirty finalists have been selected for Queensland's 2019 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards for their outstanding health and safety achievements.
NT's strong arm of WHS Law
27 September, 2019 by Martin Kelly, Guy Biddle and Will Snow* | Supplied by: Finlaysons LawyersLawyers Martin Kelly, Guy Biddle and Will Snow explore the Northern Territory's use of enforceable undertakings and stance on industrial manslaughter.
Overturned crane brings safety procedures into question
27 September, 2019A residential construction site's safety procedures are under the spotlight after a small crane overturned while lifting a load from a large truck.
Prohibition notice prevents coalmine from using vehicles
26 September, 2019A coalmine has been prevented from using all vehicles after an inspection revealed multiple alleged breaches of safe light vehicle operation procedures.
Australian study has truck driver health in its sights
25 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityIn stage two of a major national study, researchers from Monash University are calling on truck drivers to participate in a survey about their health.
