Industry News
Asbestos: still a risk to workers 20 years on from ban
WorkSafe Victoria has urged employers and tradespeople to be aware of the risk of asbestos exposure, as it still poses a significant risk to workers. [ + ]
New MoU to mark National Asbestos Awareness Week
The National Association of Testing Authorities has signed an MoU with the Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency to ensure the reliability of asbestos testing in government buildings. [ + ]
SWA campaign urges workers to be silica smart
A new phase of the 'Clean Air. Clear Lungs.' occupational lung diseases campaign from Safe Work Australia aims to improve understanding of the hazards of silica dust. [ + ]
Bunnings, MATES in Construction raise $500K for mental health
Bunnings Trade and MATES in Construction have raised $500,000 through the sale of hoodies, in an effort to support mental health and suicide prevention initiatives. [ + ]
Qld retailers to phase out engineered stone products
IKEA and Bunnings are among the major retailers that have announced plans to phase out engineered stone products, to protect workers from its potentially fatal effects. [ + ]
CSIRO launches $18m project to develop worker safety tech
A collaboration between CSIRO and five universities will develop futuristic new tools and systems to keep Australians safe from harm at work. [ + ]
NSW, Vic conduct construction safety blitz
SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria have conducted a cross-border inspection of construction sites to reduce the risk of falls and exposure to asbestos. [ + ]
New campaign shines light on safe gas appliance use
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) has launched a campaign to ensure small food businesses prioritise gas safety. [ + ]
Law firm supports calls for national ban on engineered stone
Slater and Gordon has voiced its support for the Safe Work Australia report that proposes a national ban on engineered stone. [ + ]
New resources launched for National Asbestos Awareness Month
A suite of new resources has been launched to mark National Asbestos Awareness Month and to ensure Australians continue to learn to manage asbestos safely. [ + ]
Awards celebrate WA's healthy and safe workplaces
The Work Health and Safety Awards have recognised and rewarded individuals and organisational efforts in improving work health and safety. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW issues warning after concerning trend
SafeWork NSW has issued a warning for businesses about fines of up to $50,000 and potential prosecution should they fail to report workplace incidents. [ + ]
Report reveals lingering mental health burden on firefighters
A report released by Curtin University has highlighted the mental health struggles of first responders after the Black Summer Bushfires of 2019–2020. [ + ]
WorkSafe ACT cracks down on residential construction safety
Repeat offenders in the ACT's residential construction industry have been urged to improve health and safety standards for all workers. [ + ]
Biennial Safety Reset for Qld resource sector workers
Workers in Queensland's coal, mineral, quarrying, petroleum, gas and explosives industries will partake in a Safety Reset to mark National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
