Almost 40% of Australians experience inadequate sleep, according to a new Sleep Health Foundation report. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Safety barriers have been installed over a 40 km stretch on the Princes Highway in an effort to save lives on the road. [ + ]

Extensive fire safety reforms have been developed by the NSW government, following the Grenfell Tower disaster in London. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Tradies Health Month will take place in August, and all those working in the trades are urged to prioritise their health and safety. [ + ]

Injured workers who take a long time off the job can sometimes struggle to find their way back into the workforce. [ + ]

OHS experts will be visiting regional towns, hosting workshops to assist small businesses with workplace safety and workers compensation. [ + ]

Mobile and cloud-hosted software provider Vertical Matters is changing its name to Kontrol4. [ + ]

Leading industrial and safety supplies company Blackwoods has joined the growing list of sponsors and exhibitors at the inaugural SAFETYconnect conference and expo. [ + ]

There has been a call for a national five-star safety rating system for quad bikes on farms, a move which has been backed by UNSW researchers. [ + ]

A recycler has been found guilty of failing to provide or maintain a recycling plant that was safe and without risk to health, as well as failing to provide a safe system of work. [ + ]