New cases of deadly black lung emerge
12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Construction Forestry Mining Energy UnionNew cases of the deadly black lung disease have now emerged in Queensland with fears the number of workers affected could continue to rise.
Calls for comment on lead in the workplace
12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia is calling for businesses who deal with lead to provide feedback over proposed amendments to laws regarding workplace safety.
Penalties for misleading small businesses
11 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionSafety Compliance has been ordered to pay penalties for making false or misleading representations to small businesses regarding the supply of safety wall charts and first aid kits.
Workplace fatalities "devastating start" to 2016
11 January, 2016 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaThe deaths of two young workers in early January have prompted Worksafe Victoria to reiterate warnings about workplace safety.
A local blueprint fuelling global transport
24 December, 2015 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdA partnership between NHP and Refuel International has satisfied stringent safety and hazardous area requirements for an international airport in Vietnam.
Consistent national rail safety
23 December, 2015The Queensland Government is the final state in Australia to announce it will recognise the National Rail Safety Regulator and National Rail Safety Law.
ADE ECO Spray Premium measurable water-spray system
23 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE)The Electronically Controlled Operating (ECO) Spray Premium from Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) has been designed to deliver consistent, measurable water coverage for dust suppression on haul roads on mine sites, quarries and large construction sites.
Express your views on lead in the workplace
22 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia (SWA) invites industry to have its say on proposed changes to work health and safety requirements for inorganic lead.
Safety alert — pipe assembly failed pressure test
21 December, 2015A safety alert has been issued after a worker was seriously injured when a pipe assembly failed while performing a pressure test.
Workplace Participation Reward winner announced
18 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia has announced the 2015 Workplace Participation Reward has been awarded to Mars Petcare Australia (Wodonga).
Builders urged to secure construction sites over Christmas
17 December, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaBuilders are being urged to ensure their construction sites are safe and secure during the Christmas break to prevent unauthorised access and potential injury to the public.
Heavy vehicle safety a step closer
17 December, 2015A nationally consistent approach to heavy vehicle safety moved one step closer with the launch of a revised National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual.
The true cost of a workplace injury
15 December, 2015 | Supplied by: ProChoiceA man who lost half his leg in a workplace accident described how these type of injuries often lead to hatred, heartache, family issues and a life without purpose.
Sherry steps down from SWA, urges collaboration to reduce worker fatalities
15 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaAhead of 2016, Ann Sherry has called for focus on reducing worker fatalities and injuries ahead of her departure as chair of Safe Work Australia.
Last chance to express your views about chemical standards
14 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaThe public consultation process on exposure standards for hazardous chemicals used in workplaces closes this Friday, 18 December.
