Nanofibre uniform protects against chemical hazards
Why an engineered stone ban is not enough
Boosting safety for traffic control workers
Four steps to reduce psychosocial risks in the workplace
The right to disconnect: what employers need to know
Nanofibre uniform protects against chemical hazards
A next-generation uniform prototype has successfully been developed by CSIRO researchers for Australian soldiers.
Why an engineered stone ban is not enough
While a ban on engineered stone is welcome, research suggests that more needs to be done to protect workers from silicosis.
Boosting safety for traffic control workers
A traffic control company has deployed a fleet of eye-catching vehicles to boost visibility and safety for its workers on the roads.
Four steps to reduce psychosocial risks in the workplace
With the mental health of Australian workers in decline, claims for psychological injuries now exceed those for physical injuries at work.
The right to disconnect: what employers need to know
Under new legislation that came into effect in August 2024, employees now have the "right to disconnect" from their workplace after hours.
Graphex Beyond+ safety glove
The Graphex Beyond+ safety glove enhances impact protection by combining dexterity, comfort and...
Sundström SR500ex powered air purifying respirator
The Sundström SR500ex powered air purifying respirator is designed for use in explosive or...
The benefits of complying with new welding fume safety standards
As Australian welding safety regulations become more stringent, workplaces should look to deploy Australian Standards Certified PAPR units that are...
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Finger amputation sees companies fined $65K
After part of a worker's finger was amputated at a Dandenong South factory, fines totalling...
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Partial hand amputation leads to conviction
A worker's hand was partially amputated in a concrete pump, leading to a $30,000 fine and...
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Safety app launched for farmers affected by gas projects
A workplace health and safety and environment expert has launched a new framework designed to...
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Unpacking the latest in height safety
The introduction of the Industrial Manslaughter Bill in NSW this year means that a more proactive approach to workplace safety is needed.
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Worker falls through roof, company fined
A $40,000 fine and conviction has been handed to a solar installer after one of its workers fell...
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$90K fine after worker injured in fall
A worker suffered serious injuries after falling through a patio roof, leading to a $90,000 fine...
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Companies fined after steel plate fall almost injures worker
Two Victorian companies have been fined a total of $45,000 after a 12-kilogram steel plate fell...
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From pandemic to prevention: companies address manual handling risks
Across all work industries, manual handling injuries (or body stressing injuries) represent ~37% of total workplace injuries.
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Crane collapse prompts $160K fine
A conviction and $160,000 fine has been issued to a company after it took a safety shortcut,...
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Employers urged to be wary of crush injuries in the workplace
WorkSafe Victoria is calling on employers to address the risk of crush injuries in the workplace,...
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Bulk bag stand improving farmer safety, productivity
The United Ag Bulk Bag Stand enhances farmer safety and productivity by enabling them to store...
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