Investigations are underway into a factory fire at West Footscray, after the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) said it may have been suspicious. [ + ]

The adoption of ISO 45001 as a joint Australian and New Zealand standard has been formally accepted. [ + ]

Asbestos containing material (ACM) was allegedly spread throughout a property after a contractor used a high-pressure water spray on a roof. [ + ]

Counterfeit bearings are creating a safety hazard for machinery, plant and operations, according to Schaeffler. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Queensland Mental Health Week 2018 will be held from 6–14 October, with a number of ways that people can get involved. [ + ]

An inspection program that focuses on machinery repair will be carried out in WA workplaces. [ + ]

Body-worn cameras will be rolled out to all Tasmanian police officers, in an effort to improve safety on the beat. [ + ]