Industry News
Get focused on mental health this October
Queensland Mental Health Week 2018 will be held from 6–14 October, with a number of ways that people can get involved. [ + ]
Anglo American's mine site innovation wins top prize in Qld
An engineering control that isolates workers from the source of dust at mine sites has won the top prize at the Queensland Mining Industry Innovation Awards. [ + ]
WA machine repair safety inspections underway
An inspection program that focuses on machinery repair will be carried out in WA workplaces. [ + ]
Around one-third of NZ workers report bullying
Up to one in three NZ workers are experiencing some kind of workplace bullying or harassment each year, according to research. [ + ]
Tasmanian police adopt body-worn cameras
Body-worn cameras will be rolled out to all Tasmanian police officers, in an effort to improve safety on the beat. [ + ]
Hazardous chemical classification guide updated
Updates to the guide provide clear, simple and practical information to help businesses classify the chemicals they use. [ + ]
Australian experts respond to Italian bridge collapse
What can Australia learn from the Genoa bridge collapse that has killed over 35 people and injured dozens? [ + ]
Update on review of model WHS laws
Public submissions for the review — which is looking at whether model WHS laws are achieving the objectives stated in the model WHS Act — have now closed. [ + ]
Two construction site falls spark warnings
Two falls at construction sites in Victoria within 24 hours have prompted warnings about safety. [ + ]
Trench fall kills construction worker
A worker has died after he fell into a deep trench at a housing estate under construction in Wallan. [ + ]
Talking about the impact of workplace injuries
Victorian workers from various industries share their stories about workplace health and safety issues as part of WorkSafe Victoria's awareness program. [ + ]