How can ageing asbestos be made safer?
30 July, 2018A new report is focusing on ways to make asbestos less dangerous in the short term, when it is not immediately possible to remove the material.
New plan to reduce construction deaths
30 July, 2018Reducing the number of construction deaths and accidents is the focus of a new plan launched by the NSW Government.
Fatality leads to fine for egg farm
24 July, 2018A workplace fatality has led to a conviction and $230,000 fine for a free-range egg producer.
Sporting Amenities Industry: Don't Cut Corners in Safety
23 July, 2018Sporting Amenities Guide to Workplace Safety 2018/19 – Released
Latest Quick Poll Response from Safe-T-Bulletin 499
18 July, 2018Have you ever experienced delayed return to work by a lengthy workers compensation claim? See the results from the latest Safe-T-Bulletin poll here.
Farm deaths spark safety warnings
17 July, 2018There have been 12 farm deaths in Victoria in the past year, prompting warnings for farmers to prioritise safety in all their tasks.
Updated code for anchor, lifeline and rail installations
17 July, 2018The WAHA has released a revised Version 1A of the industry code for anchor, lifeline and rail installations.
Safety boosted by new lithium battery guidelines
16 July, 2018The new guidelines for battery products could put Australia at the head of the pack worldwide when it comes to battery product safety.
Stone industry safety taskforce aims to reduce silicosis
11 July, 2018Protecting workers in the manufactured stone industry from lung diseases is the focus of a new safety taskforce that has just been established.
National Safe Work Month theme revealed
06 July, 2018The theme for this year's National Safe Work Month campaign will be 'A moment is all it takes'.
Improving return to work outcomes
03 July, 2018 by Denise Cullen10% of workers compensation claims drag on for a year or more... decreasing the odds that the injured employee will ever return to work.
Latest Quick Poll Response from Safe-T-Bulletin 498
03 July, 2018Do you feel that technology prevents you from completely switching off from your job? See the results from the latest Safe-T-Bulletin poll here.
Worker killed on tunnel construction project
02 July, 2018Head injuries have killed a man in his 50s who was working at the West Gate Tunnel Project's Footscray Road site.
Height safety view — from construction to maintenance
02 July, 2018 by Gordon Cadzow, Secretary, Working at Height Association (WAHA)From initial construction through to maintenance, this article takes a view on the working-at-height issues related to the life cycle of a building.
Updated electrical wiring rules now available
02 July, 2018A new edition of the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2018) has now been released.
