Why women's PPE is critical to workplace safety and readiness
PPE is not one size fits all. Yet too many women are still issued equipment designed on a male default, resulting in poor fit, reduced protection and avoidable risk.
Workforce medical assessment services provider expands operations
As part of the strategic expansion of a workforce medical assessment services provider, a new clinic has opened in one of Melbourne's critical industrial hubs.
How technology is improving onsite sanitation and productivity
Portable facilities are increasingly being considered an on-site amenity, contributing not only to WHS requirements, but playing a role in maintaining productivity.
Scaling Safe Productivity across Australian Manufacturing Ecosystem
As industrial automation continues to evolve, organizations that treat safety as a strategic asset will move faster, operate smarter, and scale with confidence.
'Stanley the cone' targets three common workplace hazards
Between April and December 2026, SafeWork SA's Stanley the cone campaign will provide advice across falls from height, roll-away vehicles and spills.
BodyGuard i-Tag Pedestrian Safety System
The BodyGuard Pedestrian Safety System is designed to counter for changes in environment and...
Upgraded Sundström SR100 Half‑Face Respirator
The upgraded Sundström SR100 half‑face respirator has been developed to deliver consistent...
Atmosphere, access and rescue — confined space safety beyond compliance
Working at Height Association CEO SCOTT BARBER explains the importance of a whole system of hazard management approach to confined space.
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562 improvement notices issued as WA 'sharpens' abattoir safety
A WorkSafe WA inspection program saw 19 regional abattoirs visited, 562 improvement notices and...
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SafeWork NSW inspectors to don body-worn video
To deter violence or aggression against SafeWork NSW inspectors, the NSW Government has commenced...
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Oz-based PIP completes Honeywell PPE acquisition
Australian-based company Protective Industrial Products, Inc. has completed its acquisition of...
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Working at height and the law: primary duties, litigation trends and risk-mitigation to-dos
Lawyers Georgie Chapman and Fleur McKay-Calvert set out working at height primary duties, litigation trends and some key risk-mitigation to-dos.
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$55K fine after work experience skylight fall results in paraplegia
After a person on work experience fell more than 3.5 metres through a skylight, resulting in...
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$100K fine after construction worker falls around 3.8m
After a worker undertaking re-sheeting and cladding work was injured in a fall from a two-storey...
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Worker's fall from roof lands companies $590K in fines
After a worker suffered serious injuries tripping on a skylight and falling about 10 metres, two...
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What is the work-related impact of long-term back problems?
Australian researchers have set out to project the work-related impact of long-term back problems among working-age Australians (15–64 years).
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$575K fine after 750 kg wheel assembly fell on apprentice mechanical fitter
A mining company has been fined $575,000 after an 18-year-old apprentice mechanical fitter became...
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Safe Work Australia seeks feedback on maritime crane safety
Until 27 April, Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on ways to improve the safety of crane...
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$200K fine after worker pinned to the ground by vehicle-mounted crane
After a worker was pinned to the ground by a vehicle-mounted crane, a transportation company...
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