Truck driver awarded for life-saving actions
18 October, 2018A Melbourne truck driver who saved a fellow driver from a fire has been recognised for his quick thinking.
Occupational cancers masterclass in Qld
17 October, 2018Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has a new masterclass focusing on occupational cancers.
ISO 45001 published as joint Australian/New Zealand Standard
17 October, 2018International standard for guiding a systems-based approach to occupational health and safety — ISO 45001 — has been published as a joint Australian/New Zealand Standard.
New program targets construction suicide rates
16 October, 2018A new program aimed at reducing suicide rates in the construction industry has been launched by redundancy fund Incolink in Victoria.
Robot and drone technology could improve safety underground
16 October, 2018CSIRO's Data61 is competing in the US SubT Challenge to develop technology that could improve safety for first responders in underground environments.
Govt funds driver fatigue testing technology
16 October, 2018New field trials of technology designed to test driver fatigue are being funded by the federal government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
Vic regulators promote safety for solar rollout
12 October, 2018A Victoria-wide rollout of 30,000 solar power and hot water systems will be supported by three regulators within the state.
Seminar held for World Mental Health Day
12 October, 2018Safe Work Australia held a seminar about mentally healthy workplaces, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
NSW businesses vie for safety awards
10 October, 2018The finalists of the annual SafeWork NSW Awards have now been announced.
Worksites of the future on display at new event
04 October, 2018Drones, productivity apps, autonomous control, robotics and virtual reality are all helping to improve efficiencies in the civil construction sector.
Horseracing safety guide released
03 October, 2018A racing industry guide has been released by WorkSafe Victoria, designed for trainers, venues and other employers.
Parcel delivery group appoints safety manager
03 October, 2018A health, safety, quality and risk (HSQR) manager has been appointed at CouriersPlease (CP).
Return to work award winners revealed
03 October, 2018Winners of the Safe Work and Return to Work Awards 2018 have been announced at a ceremony in Brisbane.
Contractor compliance best practice
01 October, 2018 | Supplied by: ConserveA metal recycling business needed an efficient and accessible platform to improve pre-qualification of contractors and ensure ongoing contractor compliance.
How to avoid chronic pain from too much sitting
28 September, 2018One in two Australians spend over half of their day sitting down, which has the potential to damage their health.
