Making safety mandatory
01 July, 2019 by Geoff Crittenden*Australian legislation does not enforce welding standards by making them mandatory, posing a risk to both public and worker safety. This needs to change.
Temporary measures: implications of a contingent workforce
25 June, 2019 by Sally Danbury*There's an increasing number of contract workers making up our workforce. What are the implications for your business?
Safety is No Accident; New Guide for Cotton Farmers
25 June, 2019Cotton Industry Guide to Safety 2019/20 – Released
Fall fails: the need for an industry code
24 June, 2019Ongoing accidents caused by workers falling from heights exemplify the need for an industry code for height safety installations.
Feedback sought on WHS law recommendations
24 June, 2019Safe Work Australia (SWA) is calling on stakeholders to provide feedback on recommendations for improving the model work health and safety (WHS) laws.
Fundamental change is needed to the way we work
21 June, 2019IOSH President Professor Vincent Ho shares his thoughts on the challenges facing safety professionals today.
The saying goes if you don't have something nice to say...
21 June, 2019 by Julie Dang*A recent court case shows that employers must be careful about what they say about former employees, to avoid damaging their reputation.
Sleep habits impact worker health and productivity: study
19 June, 2019Tweaking night owls' sleeping habits could help improve worker performance, safety and mental health, a new study has shown.
$250K fine for electrocution
18 June, 2019A Queensland billboard company has received a $250K fine after a worker received an electric shock from a powerline the company knew was a hazard.
The model WHS laws review: where to from here?
18 June, 2019 by Amy SteedWhich recommendations from the model WHS review are likely to go ahead? What is their significance? We speak to the experts.
Landmark bullying prosecution in South Australia
17 June, 2019A man was convicted and fined $12,000 in what is believed to be the first successful bullying prosecution under the harmonised WHS laws, nationally.
Feedback sought on GHS rollout
17 June, 2019Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on its proposal to adopt version seven of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.
WHS conviction overturned, retrial to follow
17 June, 2019 by Natasha DoyleThe high-profile conviction of a Queensland man under WHS laws has been overturned, with the judge's misinstruction to the jury cited as the cause.
Working out at work reduces health risks
17 June, 2019A new study has found that workplace exercise programs reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, which affects 35% of Australians.
Raising safety to new heights
17 June, 2019 by Justin Boehm*We review the key safety issues associated with crane lifting in Australia and the key precautions required to remain safe.
