New support line for FIFO workers and families
29 July, 2015A free 24/7 helpline is now open for FIFO workers in need of alcohol and drug support.
Risks of underground water hazards: report
28 July, 2015An investigation report following the death of a miner last year has been prepared by the NSW Mine Safety Investigation Unit and lists recommendations for industry.
Conference early-bird registration closing Friday
28 July, 2015Early-bird discounts for the 25th Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar, to be held 9-10 September, close this Friday.
ACCC says it's not responsible for building product regulation
27 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionPublic interest in the origin of products and safety of building materials has increased prompting the ACCC to clarify its role in relation to building product regulation.
Wearable tech to cut down maintenance costs and time for big industries
24 July, 2015 | Supplied by: CSIRO - Manufacturing, Materials and MineralsNew wearable technology may soon reduce downtime and maintenance costs for the aerospace industry under a recent agreement between the CSIRO and TAE, which could also open up opportunities for other big industries.
Farm safety culture pays off
23 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Rural Industries Research & Development CorporationDeveloping a safety culture has financial benefits in addition to reducing workplace incidents on farms, new research shows.
Mental health is everybody's business
23 July, 2015As you read this, around one in six Australian workers are experiencing mental illness. In some occupations, particularly those that involve mental stress or trauma, the rate is even higher.
Deloitte invests in safety leadership business
22 July, 2015 | Supplied by: DeloitteDeloitte has invested in a new safety leadership and culture change business it hopes will be a "game changer" in the way it helps organisations sustainably manage safety.
New tool to create safer workplaces
20 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA new tool to help employers prevent injury and illness in the workplace has been the focus of a study by Monash University.
Free safety seminar series this October
17 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaA series of free online seminars will be available during National Safe Work month this October.
Sleeping on the job to be encouraged
14 July, 2015There is good news for shift workers as experts talk about mounting evidence to suggest that a nap during night shift can improve production and safety at work.
Why 'felt' leadership is integral to safety in a business
13 July, 2015 by Les Mapstone of DuPontBusinesses that lack true leadership often fail to instil a safety culture, which usually impacts on the businesses' sustainability potential.
Security Exhibition & Conference
10 July, 2015Now in its 30th year, the 2015 Security Exhibition & Conference is being held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 15 to 17 July.
Supply chain vulnerabilities posing safety risks to businesses: survey
10 July, 2015Australian businesses have lost out financially and many cannot guarantee their supply chains are free from malpractice, a CIPS survey has revealed.
New WHS codes of practice for the ACT
09 July, 2015Recently approved WHS codes of practice have been adopted by the ACT Government and notified on the ACT Legislation Register.
