New exposure standard to improve welder safety outcomes
29 January, 2024Work Health and Safety Ministers have agreed to reduce the workplace exposure standard for welding fumes from 5 mg/m3 to 1 mg/m3.
New campaign shines light on safe gas appliance use
10 November, 2023Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has launched a campaign to ensure small food businesses prioritise gas safety.
SWA amends model WHS Regulations for engineered stone
07 June, 2023Safe Work Australia has updated the model Work Health and Safety Regulations to prohibit the uncontrolled processing of engineered stone.
Six steps to ensure mining contractor safety
29 May, 2023 by Sue Bottrell, Legal Counsel of LinkSafeHazardous working conditions and complex operations demand rigorous safety protocols within the mining industry.
Feedback sought about WES for diesel particulate matter
17 May, 2023Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback about a proposed workplace exposure standard (WES) for diesel particulate matter, as exposure can lead to certain cancers.
Mining overseas: staying safe in complex work environments
09 November, 2022 by Rodger Cook, General Manager of Security for World Travel ProtectionWhile working overseas can be an enriching experience, it is not without safety risks — and these need to be carefully considered.
CFMEU seeks prosecution over miner's death caused by strata failure
04 October, 2022The Mining and Energy Union has requested a prosecution against labour hire company Mastermyne, after a coalminer was killed when the roof of Crinum Mine collapsed.
Mitigating the risks of working in confined spaces
14 July, 2022From potentially toxic atmospheres to extreme temperatures, confined spaces present unseen challenges; failure to understand confined space operations can place employers and employees at significant risk.
HSI Donesafe HSEQ safety management platform
01 June, 2022Donesafe is an end-to-end, all-in-one, safety management platform that features more than 30 modules.
The ultimate sacrifice: improving worker safety underground
02 May, 2022 by Amy SteedImagine losing not only one — but two — of your immediate family members to a workplace accident.
Choosing the right material for safe restricted space access
29 April, 2022 by Jeremy Parker, Corporate Business Manager, Sayfa GroupWhen installing safe access systems for working in restricted spaces, should steel or aluminium be the material of choice?
CFMEU prioritises safety as work recommences at Grosvenor mine
21 February, 2022The CFMEU has called for safety to be prioritised as operations recommence at Anglo American's Grosvenor mine, two years after a devastating mine explosion.
Company fined for endangering workers in fuel tank container fire
17 December, 2021An industrial equipment supplier has been fined $41,500 after two workers were almost seriously injured when the fuel tank they were working on caught fire.
ASEA releases updated stocks and flows model for asbestos
07 December, 2021ASEA has released updated asbestos stocks and flows information, revealing that there are 6.4 million tonnes of asbestos in the built environment in Australia.
Staying cool: The cost of heat stress in the workplace and how big fans make a big difference
01 October, 2021High volume, low speed (HVLS) fans can help cool off employees and improve efficiency for the warehouse, manufacturing and distribution sectors.
