New standards matrix shows OHS changes
07 March, 2019With the recent introduction of the AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018, a new matrix has been released to help businesses stay abreast of changes.
Farmers receive free health checks
07 March, 2019A free health and lifestyle assessment service has been provided to Victorian farmers and agricultural workers.
Metal prop dropped 56 levels at construction site
05 March, 2019A metal prop has fallen from the 56th level of a Melbourne CBD construction site, prompting warnings about the dangers that falling objects pose.
Stadium death sees govt agency fined $90K
04 March, 2019A $90,000 fine has been issued to a WA Government agency, after a worker died by falling through a skylight in the roof of HBF Stadium.
Safety Wise ICAM Incident Investigation training resources
01 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Safety WiseSafety Wise offers free ICAM Incident Investigation resources including incident reconstruction videos and sample reports to assist with training and toolbox talks.
Zero mining fatalities reported for 2017–18
28 February, 2019Favourable trends in the mining industry have been highlighted by a recent report from the NSW Resources Regulator.
Precast wall panel collapses at construction site
28 February, 2019A narrow precast wall has collapsed sideways during an incident at a high-rise building construction site in Queensland.
Model WHS laws working as intended, review finds
27 February, 2019A recent review of the model WHS laws has provided 34 recommendations to enhance the current WHS framework.
Global healthy workplaces event held in Melbourne
26 February, 2019The 7th Global Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit will be held in Melbourne from 30 October–1 November 2019.
Electrocution on rural property kills two women
26 February, 2019Two women have died after coming into contact with an electric fence on a rural property in Queensland.
Avoid short cuts: enforcing an established safe system of work
26 February, 2019 by Joel Sheldrick, Rosena De Freitas, Megan Cramp and Lauren Haygarth*The WA Court of Appeal has upheld a District Court decision finding an employer negligent in circumstances where it knew workers were using a 'short cut' rather than the system of work the employer had devised.
Study reveals risks of infectious diseases at work
25 February, 2019A review has recently been conducted into infectious diseases acquired due to exposure in workplaces across the US.
Safety first: last chance to comply with NSW cladding regulations
22 February, 2019 by Julian Pozza*With the fire to the Melbourne building Neo200 on 4 February 2019, combustible cladding has again been thrust into focus as a continuing safety risk.
Managing fatigue in coalmines: report
21 February, 2019A team of inspectors from the NSW Resources Regulator has assessed fatigue management practices in the state's coalmines.
Construction company awarded for safety innovation
21 February, 2019A global innovation award has been won by Boral for its learning system that is designed to increase safety for workers.
