A conviction and $80,000 fine have been delivered to a construction company, after an apprentice plumber was badly injured during an excavation collapse. [ + ]

Technologies aimed at helping public safety agencies to carry out their duties will be developed at the Motorola Solutions 2018 hackathon. [ + ]

People are encouraged to nominate outstanding WHS initiatives and safety-conscious workers. [ + ]

Another 755 chemicals have been added to the Hazardous Chemical Information System. [ + ]

A farmer has been killed by a trailer at a property near Ouyen. [ + ]

Amendments to mine and petroleum site safety regulations have now come into effect. [ + ]

An inquiry into the framework for the prevention, investigation and prosecution of industrial deaths has begun. [ + ]

Reducing falls at housing construction sites is the goal of WorkSafe Victoria, following 40 serious incidents since 1 February 2018. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has made some changes to model WHS regulations to protect workers who are exposed to lead processes. [ + ]

The road transport industry consistently records some of the highest numbers of work-related deaths, particularly through road crashes. [ + ]