Industry News
Renovator safety in focus for National Asbestos Awareness Month
November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, with a message to Australians that home renovations could pose dangers. [ + ]
Pilz Australia mourns loss of MD Scott Moffat
Australian Managing Director of Pilz Australia Mr Scott Moffat has tragically lost his life while on a business trip in Germany. [ + ]
New workers comp stats now available
A new report has been released by Safe Work Australia, showing detailed statistics about workers compensation claims. [ + ]
Which industries have the highest death rates?
A new study has been published which ranks mortality rates by occupation in the UK over the past 30 years. [ + ]
Man crushed to death by road roller in Mildura
A worker in Mildura has been killed after he was crushed by a road roller. [ + ]
Safer fire retardant now being developed
A non-toxic fire retardant is being developed for the building industry, with the hope that it will help to prevent future fire disasters. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
