Standards Australia helps manufacturers fight COVID-19
17 July, 2020Standards Australia has provided a map of possible ways to get gloves, masks and surgical gowns from the warehouse to the frontline.
Worker's severe bulldozer injuries land company $375K fine
13 July, 2020An earthmoving equipment company has been fined $375,000 after a worker was crushed beneath a bulldozer belly plate, sustaining severe injuries.
NCCC forms working group to promote WHS during COVID-19
10 July, 2020An Industrial Relations Working Group, established by the NCCC, will help businesses operate and keep employees and customers safe through the COVID-19 crisis.
Tips for Retirement – New Augmented Reality Guide for Residential Facilities
10 July, 2020Residential Living Guide to Lifestyle & Health 2020/21
WorkSafe ACT commences operations as independent entity
08 July, 2020The new and independent WorkSafe ACT has commenced operations, and will function as an independent entity to improve safety across the Australian Capital Territory.
Feedback sought for workplace violence and aggression draft code
08 July, 2020Until 23 September, Western Australia's Commission for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking feedback on a draft code of practice for violence and aggression in the workplace.
Spatial distancing rules: are they insufficient for health workers?
08 July, 2020Researchers have revealed that the recommended 1- to 2-metre spatial distancing rule may not be enough to protect health workers from contracting COVID-19.
Silica WES halved across six jurisdictions
08 July, 2020From 1 July, the workplace exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica reduced by half in six Australian jurisdictions to a TWA of 0.05 mg/m3.
Call for mining regulations in Myanmar after fatal landslide
08 July, 2020An international advocacy group has called for the implementation of safety regulations in Myanmar's mining industry, after a landslide in Hpakant claimed more than 100 lives.
Software-based COVID-19 controls help protect onsite workers
08 July, 2020The solution decreases COVID-19-related risks by ensuring that contractors and visitors are not allowed onsite until they are fully trained in procedures.
Combustible cladding database boosts fire safety
07 July, 2020Researchers have developed a database that offers flammability information and material properties for different types of common cladding materials.
Dreamworld: inquiry lessons and WHS reform
06 July, 2020Lawyers explore some of the significant findings from the Coronial Inquest, WHS impacts in Queensland and the lessons learnt for other states and territories.
Work from home in 2020, the new normal
02 July, 2020Dr ROBYN JOHNS explores the current work from home trend in Australia and offers some practical tips for employers in line with their work health and safety obligations.
Stand up for desk-based workers' health
01 July, 2020Desk-based workers face both physical and mental health risks due to the sedentary modern-day office environment. Researchers explore how this can be addressed.
Connected: manufacturing with technology
01 July, 2020JOHN YOUNG explores how industrial managers in manufacturing can get connected with the latest technologies that monitor their workers' health and avoid injury.
