Workers in the NSW mining and extractives industry are advised that the Nautitech (NTMS) RapidSense Exia methane gas detection unit has been identified by the Resources Regulator as using a different housing to the unit that was tested and design registered. [ + ]

Researchers at the University of Southampton have been analysing the risk of workplace injury arising from common health conditions treated by taking prescribed medication. [ + ]

Two agricultural workers have been killed in separate incidents in country Victoria, according to a WorkSafe Victoria report. [ + ]

Standards Australia recently completed revisions of two standards addressing air quality. [ + ]

A quad bike safety meeting has been held in Tamworth, focusing on ways to support farmers in adopting new safety practices. [ + ]

Australian governments, vehicle manufacturers, transport technology providers and other interested parties have been asked to contribute to the development of a national safety assurance regime for automated vehicles. [ + ]

A new edition of Australian Standard AS/NZS3000 is due for release later in the year. [ + ]

The winner of Safe Work Australia's Award for Good Design for 2017 is Bombardier Transportation Australia for its Melbourne tram E2-class design enhancement. [ + ]

A confidential survey suggests that only 4% of work injuries are actually reported. [ + ]