A tiny radioactive capsule that went missing from a secure device on a truck — sparking safety fears — has now been found near Newman, WA. [ + ]

Inspectors from SafeWork NSW will be visiting worksites across the state to increase safety and awareness of electrical hazards such as overhead powerlines. [ + ]

The South Australian Government has released an independent review into the practices and processes of SafeWork SA. [ + ]

A NSW fire suppression company has been fined $450,000 after a worker was fatally injured while attempting to remove a metal test cap connected to a pressurised pipe. [ + ]

A truck driver has been ordered to pay more than $50,000 after he was discovered to be secretly working while receiving workers compensation payments. [ + ]

The renewed partnership will provide support and training to the automotive industry, to facilitate the transition towards electric vehicles in coming years. [ + ]

Manufacturers, suppliers and end users are encouraged to share material that promotes safe load lifting on Global Lifting Awareness Day, 13 July 2023. [ + ]

Registrations are now open for Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2023), held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9–12 May 2023. [ + ]

Concreters across New South Wales have been urged to carry out regular inspections, maintenance and testing of equipment after a spate of concrete placing equipment incidents. [ + ]

WorkSafe Victoria has announced the finalists for the 2022 WorkSafe Awards, recognising those who have contributed to improving workplace health and safety. [ + ]

A 31-year-old construction worker has been fatally injured while working alone at a construction site in Truganina, Victoria. [ + ]

Employers have been urged to prioritise worker safety around machinery after statistics showed that more than 150 limbs or digits were lost in workplace incidents in 2022. [ + ]

A Perth freight transport company has been fined $40,000 for failing to provide a safe workplace for employees, after one of its trucks overturned and caught fire. [ + ]

The NSW Government has released the $10 million Industry Innovation grant program, to support industry-led initiatives and triple the number of women working on construction sites. [ + ]

Employers have been urged to prioritise worker safety when conducting 'hot work', after three hot work-related incidents caused serious fire and explosion injuries. [ + ]