Industry News
Road safety program comes to WA
A road safety leadership program is being run by Monash University in Western Australia for the first time. [ + ]
Unmanned ground vehicles improve soldier safety
Robotics and autonomous systems that will help soldiers safely move heavy loads are being introduced within the Australian Army. [ + ]
New eligibility requirements for electrical licences
New requirements for electrical contractor licences in Queensland will come into effect from 1 July 2018. [ + ]
1 in 3 country people can't identify mental illness
Rural and remote Australians are less likely to recognise the signs of mental illness, according to new research. [ + ]
Slewing crane crushes worker
A Queensland worker sustained serious injuries after he was crushed by a truck-mounted crane in May 2018. [ + ]
Tackling skin cancer risks for tradies
Construction site workers are exposed to UV at five to 10 times the rate of indoor workers, according to research. [ + ]
Police and truck drivers talk safety over coffee
NSW Police and the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) have met with truck drivers in Parkes as part of their Coffee with a Cop initiative. [ + ]
Cross border program targets construction site falls
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are working together to prevent falls from occurring on construction sites in both states. [ + ]
Workplace psychological health guide released
Safe Work Australia has published a national guidance on how employers and workers can build a psychologically healthy and safe workplace. [ + ]
