Federal entry permits will now need to be held by union officials who are providing occupational health and safety (OHS) assistance to health and safety representatives (HSR) in Victorian workplaces. [ + ]

The Safeguard NZ Workplace Health and Safety Award has been won by King Country Energy (KCE). [ + ]

The reconfiguration of safety control functions can be carried out using standard human machine interface (HMI) products such as control panels, industrial PCs and mobile devices. [ + ]

Faulty Infinity electrical cables installed in homes across Australia are leaving people at risk of electrocution or house fires, according to the ACCC. [ + ]

The 2017 SafeWork Awards recognise both businesses and individuals who have improved safety and injury management within their workplace. [ + ]

High-pressure water blasters have been used by tradespeople to clean asbestos roofs, prompting a warning to be issued by SafeWork NSW. [ + ]

Psychological safety is a key issue in the workplace, with 36% of employees aged 25–34 demonstrating concern that mistakes they make at work will be held against them. [ + ]

The Parlimenatary Committee Inquiry into the re-identification of Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis in Queensland has released a report. [ + ]

An industry-wide master code for heavy vehicle safety is being developed by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Australian Trucking Association (ATA). [ + ]

Take the plunge in 2017 and get trained with the NSCA, Australia's most respected Work Health and Safety provider. [ + ]

An autonomous refuse truck is being tested by Volvo Trucks and Renova. [ + ]

The majority of employees would like their management to provide them with health checks and programs to increase their activity during the day. [ + ]

New safety duties will be introduced for businesses in the Heavy Vehicle National Law chain of responsibility. [ + ]