Multiple WHS breaches total $757K in fines
16 August, 2024Three serious breaches of work health and safety legislation have culminated in a total of $757,500 in fines.
More support needed for military veterans: study
16 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityConcerns have been raised about whether military veterans receive enough support when they return to civilian life.
Company, director charged over death of fatigued driver
05 August, 2024A Keysborough warehousing and logistics company and its director have been charged over the death of an employee.
Reducing the dangers for first responders at road incidents
05 August, 2024 | Supplied by: QUTEmergency services workers who respond to incidents on high-speed roads have a higher fatality rate and serious injury rate when compared to other workers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
