The public have been given an opportunity to provide feedback on six Safe Work Australia proposals aimed at improving the licensing framework for cranes. [ + ]

Research conducted by Monash University has found that between 2012 and 2017, the equivalent of 41,000 full-time jobs were lost due to people taking time off work. [ + ]

More than 4900 safety professionals attended the Workplace Health & Safety Show in Melbourne this year, marking a 247% increase in attendance. [ + ]

Victoria has launched a statewide inspection campaign and released new guidance to help drive down the toll of forklift-related deaths and injuries. [ + ]

Employers across Victoria will not be permitted to carry out work involving the manufacturing, supply, processing or installation of engineered stone from 1 July. [ + ]

Victorian businesses and individuals who have enhanced workplace health and safety are urged to share their stories for the 2024 WorkSafe Awards. [ + ]

National Spinal Health Week (20–26 May 2024) aims to improve the spinal health of all Australians by raising awareness of musculoskeletal disorders including low back pain. [ + ]

WorkSafe has initiated the first four prosecutions under the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020, which came into effect in March 2022. [ + ]

In a bid to promote safer workplaces across New South Wales, SafeWork NSW has unveiled a new campaign with a clear message: "It's the safe way or no way." [ + ]

Return to Work Victoria has asked organisations with the capacity to deliver mental health services to provide information for two new pilots that aim to help injured workers return to work. [ + ]

Lung Foundation Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government's ban on working with engineered stone from 1 July and developed support services for patients and their families. [ + ]

The Electrical Safety Regulator within NT Worksafe has encouraged Territorians to provide feedback about changes to the Territory's electrical safety laws. [ + ]

Western Australians diagnosed with diseases caused by exposure to asbestos or silica will now be able to seek improved compensation outcomes under new legislation. [ + ]

The workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL list) will be adopted throughout Australia from 1 December 2026. [ + ]

Inspectors from SafeWork SA will visit workplaces across the state as part of a six-month campaign to ensure noise risks are managed effectively. [ + ]