Industry News
Emergency breathing devices deemed unsafe
Workplaces have been advised to immediately remove unsafe emergency escape breathing devices from vehicles and buildings. [ + ]
Fair Work audits businesses in Albury–Wodonga
Audits are being carried out on businesses across Albury–Wodonga, to ensure they are complying with their workplace obligations. [ + ]
Simulation and radar technology improves vehicle safety
The safety and reliability of vehicles could be improved with new technology developed by NI. [ + ]
Calls for a better rehabilitation framework for injured workers
Without a consistent framework to operate within, many rehabilitation providers have been left confused about what is expected of them in supporting the injured worker, according to icare. [ + ]
WorkSafe investigating bee sting death
A young worker has been killed by several bee stings at a property in Dunkeld. [ + ]
Industry invited to comment on quad bike safety
The ACCC has invited quad bike riders and industry to have their say about improving quad bike safety. [ + ]
Can you tell when your colleagues are stressed?
The way a person perceives stress also impacts the way they view the health and productivity of their workers, according to a new study. [ + ]
Safer road rollers awarded by AAPA
A safety initiative aimed at road construction workers has been recognised with the AAPA National Safety Initiative Industry Award. [ + ]
Spinal injuries sustained during farm 4WD rollover
A farm worker has suffered a serious spinal injury after being thrown from a 4WD vehicle in October. [ + ]
