Industry News
Sheep shearing head injuries spark call for safety review
An incident in a shearing shed has prompted calls for farmers and sheep shearers to bring safety into greater focus. [ + ]
Industry and govt develop truck safety plan
A truck safety plan is being devised by the NSW Government in conjunction with the trucking industry. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
