New requirements for electrical contractor licences in Queensland will come into effect from 1 July 2018. [ + ]

Rural and remote Australians are less likely to recognise the signs of mental illness, according to new research. [ + ]

A Queensland worker sustained serious injuries after he was crushed by a truck-mounted crane in May 2018. [ + ]

Construction site workers are exposed to UV at five to 10 times the rate of indoor workers, according to research. [ + ]

NSW Police and the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) have met with truck drivers in Parkes as part of their Coffee with a Cop initiative. [ + ]

WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are working together to prevent falls from occurring on construction sites in both states. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has published a national guidance on how employers and workers can build a psychologically healthy and safe workplace. [ + ]

A laser that can 'smell' different gases could improve workplace safety with its ability to detect industrial contamination and monitor the environment. [ + ]

Newly developed chemical detection technology could play a key role in exposing the illegal drug trade. [ + ]