WA Government seeks feedback on new WHS regulations
05 September, 2019The WA Government is seeking feedback on proposed new work health and safety (WHS) regulations to support the proposed new WHS Act.
Substation misuse sparks $45K fine
03 September, 2019A shopping centre management firm has been fined $45,000 after two men were killed and two severely burned in an explosion at a facility under their control.
Taking Charge for a Safe Workplace
03 September, 2019Electrical Industry Guide to Workplace Safety 2019/20 – Released
Research commissioned to support silicosis-affected workers
30 August, 2019WorkCover Queensland has engaged researchers at Monash University and the University of Illinois to study how best to support workers diagnosed with silicosis.
Department of Defence charged over Townsville incident
28 August, 2019The Department of Defence has been charged with three Category 2 offences after a worker suffered critical injuries during a maintenance operation.
Victoria bans uncontrolled dry cutting of engineered stone
26 August, 2019Victoria's ban on uncontrolled dry cutting of engineered stone has come into effect in a bid to better protect workers from silica dust exposure.
Ombudsman calls on ADF to update guidance on reports of abuse
21 August, 2019The ADF Ombudsman is calling on the Defence Force to update its guidance around making and handling reports of abuse following recent reviews.
WorkSafe WA to begin commercial kitchen inspections
20 August, 2019Western Australian (WA) commercial kitchens could soon get a visit from WorkSafe WA inspectors as part of a proactive program to examine workplace safety standards and issues.
New Guide Reminds Workers to Put Safety First
19 August, 2019Sporting Amenities Guide to Workplace Safety 2019/20 – Released
Woolworths pledges $1.6m to improve workplace traffic controls
19 August, 2019It comes as part of an enforceable undertaking, accepted by NT WorkSafe, after a man was run over by a prime mover in an NT loading dock and died in 2016.
Retailer hit with $150K fine after plant injures worker
14 August, 2019A major retailer has been fined $150K for failing to ensure that their workplace and the means of entering and leaving it were safe.
Industrial manslaughter offence to be added to NT WHS laws
12 August, 2019The NT Government is set to introduce an industrial manslaughter offence to its WHS laws following recommendations from a recent best WHS practice review.
'Be a Safety Champion' this National Safe Work Month
09 August, 2019Safe Work Australia is encouraging all employers and workers to become safety champions this October National Safe Work Month.
CEPAR releases fact sheet on mature workers' legal rights
08 August, 2019Employers can now access a fact sheet explaining how workplace health and safety (WHS) and anti-discrimination laws relate to mature workers in Australia.
Applications to new return to work services panel now open
07 August, 2019Medical and allied health professionals are being invited to apply for a position on WorkCover Queensland's new return to work services panel.
