Industry News
Vic waste management interim safety policy implemented
Safety standards will be improved at Victorian waste and resource recovery facilities, with the introduction of an interim waste management policy (WMP). [ + ]
Standards Australia releases new playground standard
A new playground standard has been published by Standards Australia. [ + ]
WorkSafe initiative promotes cleaner air for concrete workers
The risks posed by airborne hazards at work have been identified for precast concrete companies in New Zealand. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
