NSW on notice following "a number of fatalities"
04 October, 2019SafeWork NSW has put businesses and employees "on notice" after a number of fatalities and serious injuries leading up to National Safe Work Month.
NT WorkSafe's National Safe Work Month events
02 October, 2019NT WorkSafe joins the chorus of safety regulators across Australia calling on employers and workers to be 'safety champions' this October.
Forest Workers to Put Safety First
01 October, 2019Forestry Sector Guide to Workplace Safety AU/NZ 2019/20 – Released
Qld kids put farm safety front and centre in 2020 calendar
30 September, 2019Twelve Queensland primary students are putting farm safety front and centre in a colourful calendar reminding everyone to work and play safely on the land.
Advocates hit the road for Vic Health and Safety Month
30 September, 2019During October, WorkSafe Victoria's safety advocates will visit 22 locations across the state, addressing workplace mental health and other issues.
Flight plan: hearing safety at Qantas
27 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Qantas Airways LtdFrontline aviation workers perform their jobs in Australia's loudest workplace. National Safety’s Editor asks Qantas about hearing safety.
Queensland to reduce coal dust exposure limit
25 September, 2019Queensland's mine workers could soon be subject to lower mine dust exposure standards in a bid to better protect against lung diseases.
No time to lose
23 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Institution of Occupational Safety and HealthThere is now a global effort to prevent cancers caused by work. SIMON BUTT-BETHLENDY explains why there is no time to lose in the fight to tackle it.
Qld to release code of practice to prevent silica exposure
23 September, 2019From 31 October, Queensland's stone benchtop industry will be subject to a new code of practice designed to reduce silica exposure and prevent silicosis.
New Augmented Reality Guide Prompts Importance of Psychological Health for Veterinarians
21 September, 2019Veterinary Industry Guide to Workplace Safety 2019/20 – Released
Minerals sector ignites prostate cancer awareness campaign
20 September, 2019Minerals workers are being encouraged to light up their 'Big Aussie Barbies' as part of a prostate cancer awareness campaign.
WorkSafe WA inspectors to test schools' safety
18 September, 2019WorkSafe WA inspectors are going back to school as part of a proactive program to improve WHS for workers.
Qld resources sector could get new health and safety body
16 September, 2019Queensland's resources sector could get a dedicated, independent health and safety body if a new Bill is successful.
Culture of entrenched bullying attracts $116K fine
13 September, 2019A Melbourne director and his security company have been fined $116,250 for repeatedly bullying staff in the workplace.
SafeWork SA responds to CFMEU safety criticisms
11 September, 2019SafeWork SA has responded to comments by the construction union suggesting it failed to act on safety concerns raised.
