Industry News
New return-to-work program launched for injured workers
A return-to-work program for injured workers will soon be starting in Girraween, western Sydney. [ + ]
Women making a difference at SAFETYconnect
Inducted into a Canadian Safety Hall of Fame, Eldeen Pozniak, CEO of Pozniak Safety Associates, has been announced as the international keynote speaker at the upcoming SAFETYconnect conference being held in Brisbane this August. [ + ]
Asbestos campaign targets tradies
An asbestos awareness campaign is about to begin, urging tradies to always check for asbestos before they start a new job. [ + ]
Automated mine safety tool developed by students
The creation of an automated tool to improve mine safety has won a team of students a trip to Silicon Valley. [ + ]
Road safety ideas launched at FatigueHACK
FatigueHACK is being held for industry to work through safety issues surrounding driver fatigue management. [ + ]
Multiple workplace deaths and injuries over 48 hours
Three separate workplace incidents have taken place in Victoria over a period of two days. [ + ]
WA conducts asbestos inspections on plant and machinery
A proactive inspection program is being carried out by WorkSafe WA to search for the presence of asbestos in plant and machinery. [ + ]
Work continues to eradicate asbestos from Australia
Australia's National Asbestos Profile has been launched by the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency. [ + ]
Safety reforms implemented in Bangladeshi garment industry
Following an incident that claimed more than 1100 lives in a Bangladesh garment factory, a new International Labour Organization (ILO) program has been implemented to improve industry safety. [ + ]
Industry calls for the PM to act on road safety
An open letter highlighting the need for greater road safety has been sent to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. [ + ]
