Ad campaign and SNOs to help promote Qld bus driver safety
28 November, 2019Queensland public transport operator TransLink has launched a new ad campaign and hired eight senior network officers in a bid to put the brakes on bus driver violence.
Qld mechanical services providers require new licence
27 November, 2019From 1 January 2020, Qld mechanical services contractors, nominee supervisors and those finishing relevant apprenticeships must hold a mechanical services licence.
Hazelwood Power guilty after mine fire, court rules
26 November, 2019Hazelwood Mine's operator has been convicted after it exposed workers and the public to dangerous conditions during a major fire in 2014.
ASEA releases new strategic plan for asbestos management
25 November, 2019A new national plan for asbestos safety and eradication has been released to help the country tackle the substance's "harmful legacy".
Surveyors fined $35K for approving fire-unsafe buildings
18 November, 2019A building surveying company and its two directors have been fined $35K after approving three buildings that failed to comply with fire safety requirements.
States of Emergency declared as NSW and Qld burn
14 November, 2019New South Wales also put a Volunteer Protection Order in place to safeguard workers, while Queensland commits to assistance for primary producers in crisis.
WA childcare centres to improve hazardous substance management
14 November, 2019WorkSafe WA has issued 161 improvement notices to childcare centres after inspections revealed problems with hazardous substances, among other issues.
Queensland updates concrete pumping code of practice
13 November, 2019Those in Queensland with a WHS duty relating to concrete pumping work will be subject to an updated code of practice as of 2 December 2019.
NT WorkSafe charges construction companies over worker death
12 November, 2019Two companies have been charged with allegedly failing to comply with a health and safety duty after a worker was killed in 2017.
Putting Safety First – New Augmented Reality Guide for Sugarcane Farmers
12 November, 2019Sugarcane Industry Guide to Safety 2019/20 – Released
Clear sight: 5 signs you need to replace your safety glasses
05 November, 2019Safety eyewear should be regularly inspected to ensure it continues to offer sufficient protection. Brad Rodgers spots the five telltale signs your safety glasses need replacing.
Worker struck by 47 kg pin ejected by steam
01 November, 2019A worker has been struck by a heavy-duty pin after it ejected unexpectedly from the rear-axle link of a CAT 797 dump truck.
Victoria workplace injury rate near record low, report finds
31 October, 2019Victoria's rate of workplace injuries remains near a record low, despite a slight increase in 2018/19, according to WorkSafe Victoria's latest report.
NSW to lower silica WES to help protect workers
30 October, 2019NSW is set to lower the silica workplace exposure standard in a bid to better protect those working with manufactured stone, sandstone and building products.
The night shift
29 October, 2019Shift work plays an important part in our 24/7 economy, yet many workers struggle to achieve proper rest and a healthy sleep cycle. PETA SIGLEY offers practical tips for how employers can improve the sleep health of their shift workers.
