A number of recent injuries and accidents on scaffolding have led to WorkSafe inspections being carried out in Victoria. [ + ]

This week is National Farm Safety Week, so it's a good time to ensure your workplace is compliant, safe and secure when it comes to chemicals on your farm or site. [ + ]

Recycling sites will have their safety processes audited, with the Victorian government having announced a new safety taskforce. [ + ]

A world-class conference program is attracting strong support from WHS leaders across Australia, with pre-registrations for SAFETYconnect 2017 well ahead of expectations four weeks out from the event. [ + ]

Noise-induced hearing loss in the workplace is the focus of a leadership challenge fundraiser by the National Foundation for the Deaf in New Zealand. [ + ]

A new Work Health and Safety Bill will be developed for Western Australia, improving consistency with the rest of the country. [ + ]

More people have already died on Victorian farms in the past six months than the total number who died in 2016. [ + ]

Businesses could now be fined up to $3000 in Queensland if they do not implement appropriate safety controls for employees working around overhead powerlines. [ + ]

Farm workers are at a higher risk of injury than self-employed people, according to analysis by WorkSafe New Zealand. [ + ]

A method for identifying and supporting injured workers is being developed by WorkCover Queensland and Monash University. [ + ]

Treatment approval for injured workers has been reduced to approximately four days for employees participating in a new icare Medical Support Panel (MSP) pilot in NSW. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia (SWA) is currently reviewing exposure standards to ensure they are based on the highest quality evidence and supported by a rigorous, scientific approach. [ + ]

Male afternoon shiftworkers are twice as likely to feel tired, which could put them at greater risk for accidents, errors and stress, according to the results of a US-based study. [ + ]