Treatments for mesothelioma: researchers trial curcumin
19 March, 2021Flinders University researchers will be testing the feasibility of using curcumin as a treatment for malignant mesothelioma, which impacts workers in a range of occupations.
Vic company charged over dangerous goods storage
15 March, 2021Crossroads Logistics has been charged with breaching the Dangerous Goods Act, for failing to take measures to avoid tampering or theft of dangerous goods.
Queensland updates regulations for low density asbestos board
04 March, 2021As of 1 May 2021, low density asbestos fibre board will be classed as a friable asbestos, with removal to be performed by a class A licensed asbestos removalist.
Safety campaign to reduce wounds in SA manufacturing industry
23 February, 2021SafeWork SA plans to launch a safety campaign on 1 March 2021, to reduce laceration injuries in the South Australian fabricated metal production industry.
SWA releases webinar to support transition to GHS 7
05 February, 2021Businesses that manufacture, import, supply or use hazardous chemicals are encouraged to watch a webinar from Safe Work Australia about the transition to GHS 7.
Protect-Air HoseGuard air safety fuses
01 February, 2021 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThe HoseGuard air safety fuses reduce the risk of whiplash from thrashing hoses, protecting compressed air hoses and pipes.
Updated WHS Regulations now in effect for South Australia
14 January, 2021Amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulations for South Australia, including to air monitoring during asbestos removal, came into effect this month.
Butterfly wings propel hydrogen sensor powered by light
15 December, 2020 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityInspired by the surface of butterfly wings, Australian researchers from RMIT University have developed a light-activated hydrogen sensor that can detect hydrogen leaks.
Company fined $16K for unsafe demolition, asbestos removal
10 November, 2020A demolition company and its two directors have been fined $16,000 for improperly demolishing a house which had asbestos-containing material.
Unplanned explosive incident at underground mine
04 November, 2020SafeWork SA is reminding mine operators to develop, implement and maintain safe systems of work, after an explosives incident at an underground mine.
Whiteley Corporation Viraclean hospital-grade disinfectant
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: WhiteleyThe infection-control product is designed to defend against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), which may be present on healthcare surfaces.
SWA releases resources for halved silica dust WES
22 September, 2020Safe Work Australia has published resources for PCBUs working with respirable crystalline silica, after the workplace exposure standard for silica dust was halved.
SafeWork SA cracks down on asbestos licence holder compliance
17 September, 2020SafeWork SA inspectors have commenced a proactive compliance campaign after suspending a class B removal licence for non-compliance.
Hazardous chemicals management: inspection and safe storage
11 September, 2020 by Karl Ahlgren, Marketing Manager, Pervidi | Supplied by: PervidiHazardous chemicals inspection seems like a blatantly obvious task that is beyond improvement, yet it can be made safer and also be made more efficient.
Further charges laid for alleged chemical stockpiles
04 September, 2020Bradbury Industrial Services is facing five additional charges for breaching the Dangerous Goods Act, after stockpiling chemicals in Craigieburn and Campbellfield.
