Industry News
Incorrect disposal of aerosol causes fire, company fined
A fire at the Solveco Pty Ltd facility in St Marys has led to the company being fined $15,000. [ + ]
Safety legislation to support mine workers in Qld
New Queensland laws will see greater penalties imposed on mine operators who do not keep their workers safe. [ + ]
Fire & Safety Australia acquires Blackwoods Training and National Safety Council of Australia
Fire & Safety Australia (FSA) has announced it will acquire Blackwoods Training (previously Protector Alsafe), which includes the National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA), one of Australia's oldest and most established safety training businesses, as FSA continues to gain market share as part of a broader growth strategy. [ + ]
'Fight Recorder' for soldiers being developed
Two technology companies have been selected by the Australian Department of Defence to develop the equivalent of a black box for soldiers to capture crucial data on the battlefield. [ + ]
No elevated cancer risk for hard metal workers, says study
New research has contradicted previous studies, which suggested that tungsten carbide with a cobalt binder — the primary ingredients in hard metal — may be linked to an increased risk of lung cancer. [ + ]
Young worker safety program aims to reduce construction injuries
The Cross Border Construction Program will see inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW visiting construction sites, to promote strategies that will reduce the risk of young workers being hurt. [ + ]
Regulations updated for chemicals, pesticides and noise
New reforms have been designed to streamline and modernise existing regulations, as well as remove obsolete clauses. [ + ]
Vulnerable workers protected by new laws
Employers who deliberately disregard the minimum wage and other entitlements will face greater penalties under a new law passed in parliament. [ + ]
Wiring rules and young workers in focus at Electrical Safety Week
Electrical Safety Week is being held again, designed for electrical workers and contractors to improve their safety leadership skills. [ + ]
Unsafe cladding prompts calls for better building regulation
Industry responds to reports about on unsafe building cladding material being used here in Australia. [ + ]
Simulator provides safe training for firefighters
A virtual reality firefighting simulator has been launched by Deakin University for emergency service training. [ + ]
Program underway for WorkSafe Health and Safety Month
WorkSafe Victoria Health and Safety Month now has two ambassadors and a program of events lined up for the month of October. [ + ]
Victoria targets violence against healthcare workers
Behavioural assessment rooms are being rolled out at some Victorian hospitals, designed to protect frontline workers from violence and aggression. [ + ]
