Industry News
Industrial manslaughter offence in Qld
Industrial manslaughter offence with harsh penalties is one of 58 recommended legislative changes for Queensland. [ + ]
Hostility increasing in the workplace
Nearly one-fifth of US workers say their workplace is hostile or threatening, according to new research. [ + ]
Death in strong winds prompts safety warning
Powerful winds have injured or killed two workers in NSW during August. [ + ]
Electrical wiring rules updated by Standards Australia
A new edition of the Wiring Rules will be published later in 2017, with a transitional process being implemented ahead of the update. [ + ]
Standards Australia development process review begins
A Technical Governance Review of its standards development process has been commenced by Standards Australia. [ + ]
Master Builders initiative supports women in construction
Research indicates that when women enter the construction industry they often do not stay there for long. [ + ]
One week to go until SAFETYconnect 2017
Don't miss out on attending SAFETYconnect 2017 — register now to join more than 450 professionals at the event next week. [ + ]
Protecting workers from the dangers of sleep deprivation
Almost 40% of Australians experience inadequate sleep, according to a new Sleep Health Foundation report. [ + ]
ISO 45001 update
The ballot on the second Draft International Standard (DIS2) of 'ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use' has been approved. [ + ]
Princes Highway receives lifesaving safety barriers
Safety barriers have been installed over a 40 km stretch on the Princes Highway in an effort to save lives on the road. [ + ]
Fire reforms to create safer buildings
Extensive fire safety reforms have been developed by the NSW government, following the Grenfell Tower disaster in London. [ + ]
Asbestos dispute at the Opera House
Safety concerns over friable asbestos found during a major renovation of the Sydney Opera House escalated this morning, with work stopping on the project after management walked away from an agreement to have an independent industrial hygienist oversee new testing, training and work practices on the project. [ + ]
