Industry News
WAHA launches industry code for anchor, lifeline and rail installations
A new industry code for the installation of fall protection anchors, lifelines and rail systems has been launched by the Working at Height Association (WAHA). [ + ]
Submit your nominations for the WorkSafe Awards
Entries will soon be closing for the 2018 WorkSafe Awards, so Victorians are being urged to enter now. [ + ]
Why workplace diversity means better business
A diverse workplace tends to improve productivity and business performance, according to a white paper from Thomas International. [ + ]
Women in safety offered scholarship opportunity
A leadership scholarship worth up to $8000 is currently available for women who work in the workplace health and safety and HR sectors. [ + ]
FIFO workers report high psychological stress
More than one-quarter of FIFO workers at remote mining and construction sites rated their psychological stress as high or very high. [ + ]
Construction firm fined after apprentice almost killed
A conviction and $80,000 fine have been delivered to a construction company, after an apprentice plumber was badly injured during an excavation collapse. [ + ]
Safer communities in focus at technology hackathon
Technologies aimed at helping public safety agencies to carry out their duties will be developed at the Motorola Solutions 2018 hackathon. [ + ]
