Industry News
Unsafe WA business owners now risk five years' imprisonment
Penalties for workplace safety offences will be increased to bring Western Australia in line with other states around the country. [ + ]
WorkSafe campaign targets aged-care violence
Managing violence and aggression in residential aged-care facilities is the focus of an inspection program being carried out by WorkSafe WA. [ + ]
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%. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
