Articles
State of silica in South Australia
Earlier this year SafeWork SA undertook a proactive audit program of silica risk among engineered stone workers. We take a look at the newly released report. [ + ]
Qld electrical licensing disciplinary actions: Nov 2019
Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee took seven electrical licensing disciplinary actions in November 2019. We take a look. [ + ]
How to conduct a safety audit of your workplace
Regularly conducting workplace safety audits can help mitigate or prevent injuries and fatalities. Penny Geftakis offers five steps to a proper safety audit. [ + ]
3 tiers of construction safety leadership
A report released last month finds that 30% of Australian construction firms are 'safety first' — the highest rank in a 3-tier WHS model. [ + ]
Academy for hydraulics-focused training
Hydraulink announced in November 2019 that it is setting up a training school to offer a range of hydraulics-focused training programs. [ + ]
Britain releases 2018–19 work health and safety figures
Stress levels are at an 18-year high for working Britons, the figures show. We also compare UK fatality trends with recently released Australian data. [ + ]
'Snacktivism' delivers snacks to Melb and Syd
A campaign delivering free office snacks to Melb and Syd aims to boost collegiality and worker wellbeing. It delivers on 29 November, 6 and 13 December 2019. [ + ]
Drugs in construction: a number one problem
Construction workers are the most likely for cocaine use and prescription opioids misuse of any occupational group, new research out of the US suggests. [ + ]
Looking after employee needs when disaster strikes
Current NSW and Qld fires are a reminder for employers to review crisis responses. Lawyers Aaron Goonrey, Kaitlyn Gulle and Cameron Hannebery offer guidance. [ + ]
At sea with mental health
Employers need to take a more 'proactive approach' to addressing the challenges that come with working at sea, research suggests. [ + ]
Piloting a drone? You need to know these safety rules
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are being used increasingly in industries such as construction. Simone Poulter sets out some need-to-know safety rules. [ + ]
Tower crane inspectors travel WA
WorkSafe WA is conducting a proactive inspection program at construction sites until the end of the 2019/20 financial year. We detail the inspection program. [ + ]
Qualitative vs quantitative fit tests: what’s the difference?
Workers must pass a 'fit test' before being issued tight-fitting respirators. Brad Rodgers differentiates quantitative and qualitative methods. [ + ]
Know the steps: key elements of a confined space procedure
Planning, accessing, working safely in and around and rescuing from a confined space are the key elements of confined space safety, as Ash Mayor explains. [ + ]
There's no 'healthy tan' in construction
With summer less than one month away, British research out this year suggests that construction workers are putting their health at risk for the sake of a tan. [ + ]
