Free access to buildings standard for bushfire-prone areas
09 March, 2020Access for Australians to AS 3959:2018 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas is being funded by the Australian Government and Standards Australia until 30 June 2021.
Sanitising, Hygiene and Cleaning: Your Food Manufacturing Responsibilities during COVID-19 Outbreak
06 March, 2020Food Manufacturing Industry Guide to Safety 2019/20 – Published
Qld industrial manslaughter mining Bill: the response
06 March, 2020The Queensland Resources Council and officials from CFMEU Mining & Energy have responded to Queensland's proposed industrial manslaughter mining Bill.
Comcare seeks feedback on WHS undertaking guidelines
05 March, 2020Until 29 March, Comcare is seeking feedback on two guidelines it has drafted that outline the purpose, acceptance processes and procedure for giving a WHS undertaking.
Enforceable undertaking denied for coal company
04 March, 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has rejected a proposed enforceable undertaking for Clarence Coal, following a 2018 incident that left workers with serious injuries.
Lung disease hotline to lend support for Qld miners
03 March, 2020On 2 March, Queensland opened a Mine Dust Health Support Service for current and former mine and quarry workers.
20 March is 'Jobs At Home Day'
03 March, 2020WorkSafe Victoria's 'Jobs At Home Day' encourages Victorians to wear customisable stickers to start a conversation about workplace safety.
Simulating: a VR safety training trial
29 February, 2020Virtual reality technologies look set to transform safety training. David McIlveen trials one provider, ParaSpace, operating a mobile elevated work platform.
Safe Work Australia releases crystalline silica health guide
24 February, 2020The 'Crystalline silica health monitoring guide' provides guidance per the model WHS laws, to protect workers who are exposed to crystalline silica dust.
New Augmented Reality Guide Splashes into Public Pool Safety
23 February, 2020National Guide to Public Pools & Aquatic Centres 2020 – Released
Cattle station fall from height lands $1.55m fine
21 February, 2020Charges have been laid against a builder and a cattle station, following a worker's fall from height at Ambalindum Station in Alice Springs.
Health supplements manufacturer fined $40K for crushed hand
21 February, 2020Cosmax NBT Australia has been fined $40,000 after an employee's hand was caught and dragged into a series of rollers, resulting in serious lacerations.
Qld mining safety review tabled in parliament
21 February, 2020A review into all fatal accidents in Queensland mines and quarries from 2000 to 2019 has been tabled in parliament; it contains 11 recommendations.
$27m coronavirus aid package for Qld businesses
20 February, 2020The Queensland Government has provided a $27 million aid package for businesses affected by the coronavirus.
Not alone: portable duress solutions for lone workers
11 February, 2020Lone workers face many risks, both social and environmental. DEAN HOULT outlines some benefits of portable duress solutions for lone workforces.
