Industry News
New wiring safety rules to be introduced
A new edition of Australian Standard AS/NZS3000 is due for release later in the year. [ + ]
Study shows under-reporting of workplace injuries
A confidential survey suggests that only 4% of work injuries are actually reported. [ + ]
Workplace wellness and safety in focus at Safety in Action
One in five Australian workers reported taking time off work due to feeling mentally unwell in the past 12 months. [ + ]
Victorian OHS court ruling
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. [ + ]
Electricity retailer recognised for safety initiative
The Safeguard NZ Workplace Health and Safety Award has been won by King Country Energy (KCE). [ + ]
Water blasting asbestos draws SafeWork rebuke
High-pressure water blasters have been used by tradespeople to clean asbestos roofs, prompting a warning to be issued by SafeWork NSW. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW urges safe businesses to participate in awards
The 2017 SafeWork Awards recognise both businesses and individuals who have improved safety and injury management within their workplace. [ + ]
'Black lung, white lies' report released
The Parlimenatary Committee Inquiry into the re-identification of Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis in Queensland has released a report. [ + ]
Faulty cables increase house fire risk for thousands of home owners
Faulty Infinity electrical cables installed in homes across Australia are leaving people at risk of electrocution or house fires, according to the ACCC. [ + ]
Leaders breakfast hones in on workplace psychological safety
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. [ + ]
Safety control function reconfiguration using standard HMIs
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. [ + ]
