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Taskforce seeks to stamp out silicosis

08 May, 2019

With the rate of silicosis increasing among workers, the federal government has committed $5 million to establish a new taskforce to tackle the problem.


82% of injured workers return to work: report

06 May, 2019

The latest report released by Safe Work Australia reveals that 82% of injured workers in Australia during 2016–17 were able to return to work.


Legal action against union for alleged safety breaches

03 May, 2019

Legal action is being taken against the CEPU over alleged unlawful industrial action and the breaching of safety rules.


Reversing forklift crushes worker's legs

01 May, 2019

A Queensland worker had his legs crushed by a reversing forklift during an incident in March 2019.


Too sick to see a doctor?

30 April, 2019 by Julie Dang*

An employer has been hit with a massive damages bill after dismissing an employee who had been absent on sick leave for almost eight months.


Tapping into Workplace Safety – A New Augmented Reality Guide for Plumbers

30 April, 2019

Plumbing Industry Guide to Safety 2019/20 – Released


Saving lives through workplace brain training

26 April, 2019

A new study has found that workplace performance among electrical powerline workers was improved through the use of brain training.


Revamping workplace safety following an incident

23 April, 2019

A steel supply business has undertaken a series of practical measures to improve safety at the company, following the serious injury of one of its workers.


Sleep health critical to safety, inquiry finds

18 April, 2019

The report stresses that going without sleep is not a sign of 'toughness', and can have serious health consequences and major safety implications.


Hop grower fined $130K over tractor fall death

18 April, 2019

The death of a worker in 2017 has led to the conviction and a $130,000 fine for a hop grower in Victoria.


Industrial manslaughter to become a criminal offence in Victoria

18 April, 2019 by Charles Power*

The Victorian Government will amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) (Vic OHS Act) to provide for the criminal offence of industrial manslaughter.


Join in World Day for Safety this month

17 April, 2019

Promoting a safe and healthy future of work will be the focus this World Day for Safety.


Heavy vehicle driver fatigue study results to inform law

16 April, 2019

The results of a major study into heavy vehicle driver fatigue have just been released by the NTC and the Alertness CRC.


Vital Sun and Water Safety Guidelines for Travellers

16 April, 2019

Travellers Guide to National Safety & Health 2019/20 – Released


Lone worker's body found in dry dam

15 April, 2019

A man has been found dead in a dry dam on a property in East Gippsland.


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