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.
Man charged with fraudulent workers comp claims
23 April, 2018A man who fraudulently obtained more than $700,000 in unlawful workers compensation payments has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria.
WA wastewater treatment plant death under investigation
23 April, 2018A worker has died at the Water Corporation's Woodman Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in Munster.
Diverse businesses will now be recognised
17 April, 2018A new business award category has been added to the Sydney City Region Business Awards.
WA health workers to receive stab-proof vests
16 April, 2018The WA Government has committed $2.2 million to protect public health workers against rising rates of violence in hospitals.
Osteopathy Awareness Week targets sports injuries
16 April, 2018Now the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have been completed, there is a growing focus on preventing sports injuries.
Winner of icare safety award announced
13 April, 2018Life Without Barriers has received the icare aware award for March, recognising the value it places on the safety and wellbeing of its workforce.
Body-worn cameras to curb violence in hospital
13 April, 2018Townsville Hospital has introduced cameras to protect staff from those who abuse or attack them.
Workplaces need more e-learning options
13 April, 2018A panel discussion has been held with leading industry experts across L&D, HR and WHS regarding the importance of e-learning in the workplace.
Businesses risk penalties for paying staff incorrectly
13 April, 2018An audit is being carried out by the Fair Work Ombudsman on 1000 businesses across Australia.
Welding explosion kills worker
13 April, 2018The man was making a tractor counterweight by welding empty fuel drums to a steel frame when an explosion engulfed him.
Exploding jumbo tyre injures trade assistant
10 April, 2018A trade assistant has suffered injury after a jumbo tyre was over-inflated and exploded at a large underground metalliferous mine in New Zealand.
Comcare WHS Award nominations now open
06 April, 2018Workplaces are invited to submit nominations for the 2018 Comcare Work Health and Safety Awards.
Funding offered to commemorate Tas workplace deaths
06 April, 2018The Tasmanian Workers Commemorative Park at Inveresk would receive $250,000 to ensure completion of the memorial.
Safety award nominations now open
05 April, 2018Now in their 15th year, the SafeWork NSW awards recognise individuals and organisations committed to health, safety and return-to-work practices.
