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Rigger's death highlights importance of risk management

26 August, 2015

The investigation findings into the death of a 51-year-old rigger at the Boggabri Coal Mine in 2014 have been released by NSW Mine Safety.


Flooring installer fined $5000 over apprentice injury

25 August, 2015

A flooring installer from WA has pleaded guilty and been fined $5000 after an apprentice suffered serious hand injuries in 2012.


Defence fined over soldier's death in training exercise

21 August, 2015

The Australian Defence Force has been fined $220,000 over a soldier's fatal shooting in a training exercise.


How safe is your workplace?

21 August, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria

"How safe is your workplace?" is the question WorkSafe Victoria is asking employers and workers in a major public awareness campaign that begins 23 August.


Early intervention the key to hearing loss

21 August, 2015

Hearing is precious and fragile, and early intervention is vital for reducing the rate of hearing loss; these are the key messages ahead of Hearing Awareness Week this August.


New Deb Stoko skincare range for Australia

20 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Deb Australia Pty Ltd

A new range of occupational skin care is poised to be rolled out in Australasia.


Safe lifting in WA

20 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Kennards

A 110 t transfer station was safely installed at a site in the north of Western Australia using a 300-tonne modular spreader beam.


Emerson signs 10-year agreement with BP for oil and gas

19 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Emerson

Emerson will provide automation technologies to BP for its upstream oil and gas operations under a new 10-year global agreement.


New handbook for good work design

17 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work Australia

A new handbook to help businesses meet their obligations under work health and safety laws has been released by Safe Work Australia.


Safe Work Month coming this October

17 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work Australia

There is a range of ways to get involved in the upcoming National Safe Work Month this October, including free seminars and a $5000 competition prize.


Australia's soaring $3bn hangover bill

12 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Flinders University

People who miss work due to alcohol and drug related sickness are costing Australia more than $3bn, a new report has found.


Company fined $180,000 after workers injured in factory falls

11 August, 2015

A company from WA has been found guilty of breaching the Occupational Safety and Health Act and fined $180,000 following a 2013 incident that seriously injured two workers.


New insights for spinal injuries

11 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Flinders University

An AU–US research alliance is working out how function is lost in the discs of people's spines while load bearing to improve treatment for back sufferers.


Wearable impact monitor wins international competition

10 August, 2015 | Supplied by: element14

A helmet that can measure head impact and even brain activity has won the international Sudden Impact competition for wearable health solutions.


$1.3m research to reduce quad bike deaths

07 August, 2015 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW

The results from a $1.3m funded research project into quad bike safety were released this week by the University of NSW.


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