Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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%. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Extreme weather puts emergency volunteer safety at risk
The safety of emergency volunteers during extreme weather events will be a topic under discussion at the AFAC17 powered by INTERSHUTZ conference and exhibition in Sydney this September. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
