Industry News
New online toolkit boosts WHS consultation practices
An online toolkit has been launched by SafeWork NSW, aimed at helping to improve work health and safety consultation practices within NSW workplaces. [ + ]
Victorian workplace death toll on the rise
There was a rise in Victorian workplace fatalities throughout 2017, with older workers and farmers over-represented in this number. [ + ]
Guide released for safe work in hot conditions
A new working in heat safety guide has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
WAHA launches new comprehensive height safety website
In order to meet with growing demand, WAHA has launched a new website. [ + ]
Greater roadside construction safety still required
Safety around roadside construction work is in focus following the revelation of inadequate safety measures at a number of sites. [ + ]
Improved safety protocol needed for building claddings
Better safety testing is required to prevent deadly fires in high-rise exterior building claddings, according to FM Global. [ + ]
Boosting female participation in firefighting
A camp held for teenagers in Canada is aiming to get more girls and women into the firefighting services. [ + ]
SAFETYconnect 2018 registrations now open
Registrations are now open for SAFETYconnect 2018, incorporating the NSCA Foundation's National Safety Conference. [ + ]
Quad bike safety investigation on the way
A taskforce has been established by the ACCC so that an investigation into quad bike safety can be carried out. [ + ]
Workplace death and serious injuries at Leitchville incident
A workplace incident at Leitchville has led to the death of one worker and life-threatening injuries for a second worker. [ + ]
