ARSC2016 conference tackles Australian road trauma rate
06 September, 2016The Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC2016) will focus on a reduction in crashes and the 120 deaths on Australia's roads every month.
Safe Work Australia bullying guidelines updated
06 September, 2016Safe Work Australia has updated two publications on workplace bullying, which will provide managers and workers with a better understanding of how to address and minimise the risk of workplace bullying.
Road monitoring system reduces speeding
06 September, 2016 | Supplied by: MiX TelematicsA six-month trial of MiX Telematics' latest road safety solution, known as MiX Vision, has reduced speeding in fleet vehicles by more than 75%.
DataStation Report Auditor system
01 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Data Station Pty LtdThe DataStation Report Auditor system is used to audit, risk assess and capture information using controlled, customised templates.
Forum to improve safety of heavy vehicles
31 August, 2016The NHVR (National Heavy Vehicle Regulator) will establish a high-level technical forum to deliver safety outcomes for Australia's heavy vehicle industry.
Miners awarded for innovation and excellence
31 August, 2016The winners of the 2016 NSW Minerals Council Health, Safety, Environment and Community Conference Award have been acknowledged for their excellence in the areas of workers' health, mine safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement.
Take a walk with your meetings
31 August, 2016Changing one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting could improve the health of workers who spend most of their workdays sitting in chairs, according to a study published by public health researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Diving work regulations under review
31 August, 2016
Model WHS regulations for diving work are being reviewed by Safe Work Australia to ensure safety without creating unneccessary compliance burdens for diving operators.
Farmers to benefit from quad bike safety scheme
30 August, 2016WorkSafe Victoria and the Victorian Farmers Federation have released further details about a quad bike rebate scheme designed to protect farmers, their families and employees.
One-quarter of employers need better safety support
30 August, 2016A report by Safe Work Australia reveals that up to 25% of employers do not always treat their workers justly when investigating accidents.
Technology at AFAC16 aims to save lives
29 August, 2016The AFAC16 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference will showcase the latest firefighting and emergency rescue technologies, with a focus on reducing road fatalities in Australia and New Zealand.
Fatal electric shock investigated
24 August, 2016Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the Electrical Safety Office are investigating the death of a tree lopper, who died on 22 August after receiving an electric shock.
Safety roadmap to drive down workplace injuries
23 August, 2016New targets have been set to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities, as SafeWork NSW launches its workplace safety roadmap.
Get involved in National Safe Work Month
22 August, 2016Safe Work Australia has developed a resource kit to encourage businesses to get involved in National Safe Work Month.
Australia's disaster resilience explored at conference
19 August, 2016Australasia's emergency management sector will convene to discuss the changing role of emergency response agencies and the importance of creating resilient communities at the AFAC16 conference in Brisbane.
