Report released following inquiry into WA agriculture sector
19 April, 2023WorkSafe independent inquirer Pam Scott has released her report into agricultural safety in Western Australia, with eight recommendations to improve safety.
Queensland rail operator charged over fatal crash
18 April, 2023Queensland Rail has been formally accused of neglecting health and safety obligations, resulting in death, after a worker died in a coal train crash in 2021.
SWA updates guide to manage the risks of tree work
14 April, 2023Safe Work Australia has released updated health and safety guidance for managing the risks of tree trimming and removal work.
Workforce by Avetta mobile safety app
12 April, 2023 | Supplied by: AvettaThe Workforce by Avetta mobile app offers digital ID cards that empower workers to use their smartphones to take LMS training, become compliant and access worksites securely.
Virtual reality training program to make firefighting safer
06 April, 2023 | Supplied by: FLAIM SystemsFLAIM Systems, the developer of a fully immersive virtual reality firefighting training system, has received $6.7 million in funding from Breakthrough Victoria.
New mental health training programs for managers
05 April, 2023The Black Dog Institute has launched two new mental health training programs for leaders in the workplace, to improve mental health outcomes for employees.
VR training lab boosts workplace safety
05 April, 2023A new virtual reality training lab for the resources industry has been opened in Mackay, providing more diverse training options for workers.
New code to improve mental health in Qld workplaces
03 April, 2023A new work health and safety code which aims to improve mental health in Queensland workplaces has come into effect, to protect workers and deliver a framework to minimise risks.
Fair long service leave for casual coalminers
03 April, 2023The federal government will introduce legislation to ensure that casual coalminers receive the same long-service leave entitlements as their full-time counterparts.
Speakers revealed for Workplace Health & Safety Show Brisbane
31 March, 2023 | Supplied by: International Exhibition & Conference Group Pty LtdIndustry leaders and innovators at the Workplace Health & Safety Show Brisbane will cover a variety of topics, including major hazards and injury prevention.
SafeWork SA crackdown on unsanitary construction sites
27 March, 2023A recent report has found that a lack of access to clean and hygienic toilets is a major gripe among construction workers in South Australia.
Worker fined $110,920 for workers compensation fraud
24 March, 2023A Victorian machine operator and business owner has been found guilty of workers compensation fraud, fined and sentenced to a 24-month community corrections order.
WorkSafe Victoria investigates coolroom fatality
24 March, 2023WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the death of a truck driver who was found dead in a low-oxygenated coolroom at a Shepparton warehouse.
LiftEx Regional event to debut in Sydney
23 March, 2023LiftEx Regional will take place from 24–25 May in Sydney, as the first ever event for the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association in Australia and New Zealand.
WHSS launches Cleaning & Hygiene Zone
17 March, 2023The Workplace Health and Safety Show has launched the Cleaning & Hygiene Zone, a precinct in the show that will focus on workplace hygiene and cleaning products.
