Making billboard installations safer
30 May, 2018Injuries sustained by workers installing billboard signage near overhead powerlines have prompted an innovative new safety measure.
Train safely in a virtual world
28 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Melbourne WaterVR technology has been developed to allow technicians to safely conduct training on the management of highly toxic chemicals, without the inherent safety risks.
Submit your nominations for the WorkSafe Awards
28 May, 2018Entries will soon be closing for the 2018 WorkSafe Awards, so Victorians are being urged to enter now.
Why workplace diversity means better business
23 May, 2018A diverse workplace tends to improve productivity and business performance, according to a white paper from Thomas International.
Women in safety offered scholarship opportunity
21 May, 2018A leadership scholarship worth up to $8000 is currently available for women who work in the workplace health and safety and HR sectors.
FIFO workers report high psychological stress
14 May, 2018More than one-quarter of FIFO workers at remote mining and construction sites rated their psychological stress as high or very high.
Construction firm fined after apprentice almost killed
14 May, 2018A conviction and $80,000 fine have been delivered to a construction company, after an apprentice plumber was badly injured during an excavation collapse.
Safer communities in focus at technology hackathon
11 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsTechnologies aimed at helping public safety agencies to carry out their duties will be developed at the Motorola Solutions 2018 hackathon.
Farmer feeding sheep killed by trailer
10 May, 2018A farmer has been killed by a trailer at a property near Ouyen.
National Safety Awards nominations now open
10 May, 2018People are encouraged to nominate outstanding WHS initiatives and safety-conscious workers.
Industrial deaths inquiry, submissions open
03 May, 2018An inquiry into the framework for the prevention, investigation and prosecution of industrial deaths has begun.
WHS Regulations amended for lead exposure protection
30 April, 2018Safe Work Australia has made some changes to model WHS regulations to protect workers who are exposed to lead processes.
Injured farmers need more recovery support
30 April, 2018Tailored rehabilitation programs are needed after serious workplace injuries, but researchers have found that the unique needs of farmers are being ignored.
Be aware of road risks this Road Safety Week
30 April, 2018The road transport industry consistently records some of the highest numbers of work-related deaths, particularly through road crashes.
Small revisions keep the WHS Strategy relevant
26 April, 2018A revised version of the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012–2022 has been released by Safe Work Australia.
