Truck driver fined $50K for workers compensation fraud
31 January, 2023A truck driver has been ordered to pay more than $50,000 after he was discovered to be secretly working while receiving workers compensation payments.
SA Government to act on SafeWork SA review
31 January, 2023The South Australian Government has released an independent review into the practices and processes of SafeWork SA.
Raise awareness of lifting safety at Global Lifting Awareness Day 2023
27 January, 2023Manufacturers, suppliers and end users are encouraged to share material that promotes safe load lifting on Global Lifting Awareness Day, 13 July 2023.
Delivering best practice for workers' mental health
23 January, 2023 | Supplied by: OzHelp FoundationSince January 2021, the OzHelp Foundation has been delivering its Health in Gear program to transport and logistics workers all throughout Australia.
Register now for Australian Manufacturing Week
19 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute LtdRegistrations are now open for Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2023), held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9–12 May 2023.
2022 WorkSafe Award finalists put safety in the spotlight
18 January, 2023WorkSafe Victoria has announced the finalists for the 2022 WorkSafe Awards, recognising those who have contributed to improving workplace health and safety.
Driver fatigue incidents on the rise
22 December, 2022 | Supplied by: AutoSenseData from cameras installed in vehicles is being used in a series of workshops to highlight the dangers of driver fatigue and distraction on the road.
NSW program aims to triple women in construction sector
16 December, 2022The NSW Government has released the $10 million Industry Innovation grant program, to support industry-led initiatives and triple the number of women working on construction sites.
Union welcomes Premier's patient transport announcement
15 December, 2022The Victorian Ambulance Union has welcomed Premier Dan Andrews' promise to establish a review into the de-privatisation of patient transport.
LinkSafe Forms
09 December, 2022 | Supplied by: LinkSafe Pty LtdLinkSafe has launched LinkSafe Forms — a flexible, easy-to-use cloud-based solution that helps facilitate onsite data capturing.
Qld Govt releases guidance to manage heat in the workplace
09 December, 2022The Queensland Government has reminded employers to protect their workers from heat-related illness, as temperatures rise to over 40°C.
2022 WHS Excellence Showcase Champions revealed
07 December, 2022The recipients of the inaugural WHS Champions Showcase awards, formerly known as the SafeWork Awards, have been revealed during a ceremony at the Maritime Museum.
Why action must be taken on truck driver health
07 December, 2022 by Amy SteedResearch shows that the health of many male truck drivers is in peril, with 6067 lives predicted to be lost within a decade.
Resources sector launches workplace sexual harassment campaign
07 December, 2022A national campaign has been launched to help address workplace sexual harassment in the resources sector by reinforcing a clear expectation of behavioural standards.
Employers urged to look out for young workers this holiday season
05 December, 2022With many young workers seeking holiday jobs, employers have been urged to ensure that new starters receive the training they need to work safely.
