Industry News
Failure to notify a WHS reportable incident — beware of consequences
Employers are being reminded by lawyers about the importance of notifying health and safety regulators when there has been an incident. [ + ]
Mobile plant death prompts call for greater safety
A Queensland worker has died after being pinned between a cane haul-out vehicle and a fuel tanker trailer. [ + ]
Occupational asthma rates could be vastly under-reported
Occupation-related asthma accounts for at least 200 workers compensation claims every year, but it is thought that the illness is vastly under-reported. [ + ]
West Gate Bridge collapse tragedy remembered at service
A public memorial service has been held to mark the 46th anniversary of the West Gate Bridge collapse. [ + ]
Suicide stigma broken down by Mates in Construction program
In an effort to prevent suicide among construction workers, more funding has been provided for the Mates in Construction program. [ + ]
Road safety advocate awarded at ACRS2017
The ACRS Fellowship has been awarded to leading safety advocate, Samantha Cockfield. [ + ]
FIFO mental health in focus with new funding
A new mental health research project has been funded to provide further support to the fly-in fly-out (FIFO) sector. [ + ]
Are you aware of your safety obligations at work?
Eight in 10 businesses do not fully understand their workplace safety obligations, according to new research. [ + ]
Cancer risk heightened by exposure to silica dust
Tradies need to be more aware of cancer risks stemming from silica dust exposure, according to Cancer Council Australia. [ + ]
uvex sponsors safety spectacles at APRC
uvex safety Australia will be an associate sponsor at the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (APRC). [ + ]
Important updates to Electrical Safety Act
There have been two recent changes to the Electrical Safety Act 2002. [ + ]
Energy sector develops mental health strategies
The energy sector has released a mental health and wellbeing strategy as part of a national energy mental health and wellbeing forum in Melbourne. [ + ]
Company fined over skid-steer loader death
A conviction and fine have been handed down to a recycling company following the death of one of its workers. [ + ]
Businesses urged to consider mental health training
The Red Cross is urging businesses to treat mental health with the same level of seriousness as physical health and safety during Mental Health Awareness Week in October. [ + ]
