Industry News
Vic waste management interim safety policy implemented
Safety standards will be improved at Victorian waste and resource recovery facilities, with the introduction of an interim waste management policy (WMP). [ + ]
Electrical bodies warn against unsafe TPS cable
Non-compliant TPS cable being supplied and sold in New Zealand has raised concerns in Australia. [ + ]
Standards Australia releases new playground standard
A new playground standard has been published by Standards Australia. [ + ]
WorkSafe initiative promotes cleaner air for concrete workers
The risks posed by airborne hazards at work have been identified for precast concrete companies in New Zealand. [ + ]
WorkSafe campaign targets aged-care violence
Managing violence and aggression in residential aged-care facilities is the focus of an inspection program being carried out by WorkSafe WA. [ + ]
Unsafe WA business owners now risk five years' imprisonment
Penalties for workplace safety offences will be increased to bring Western Australia in line with other states around the country. [ + ]
Emergency safety in focus at AFAC17
New technologies and live rescue techniques will be on display at the AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference in September. [ + ]
NSW paves the way for mental health in the workplace
A new government roadmap is aiming to reduce mental illness in the workforce by 30%. [ + ]
Mentor program embraced in North West NSW
A pilot safety mentor program involving 15 businesses from across the north-west of NSW has been declared a success. [ + ]
Diesel ignites and badly burns mine worker
Uncontrolled fuel pressure is thought to have enabled diesel to catch on fire, badly burning a worker at a mine in Muswellbrook. [ + ]
Construction site collapses trigger safety blitz
Structural collapse at construction sites is being targeted as a safety issue, following a range of incidents over the past few months. [ + ]
