MetOcean Solutions has been recognised by NZ Defence for its SurfZoneView software, which is designed to assist defence personnel in making amphibious landings by modelling and visualising surf conditions. [ + ]

A NSW Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) video has been designed to educate people who live and work in regional areas, where asbestos can be found in rock, sediment and soil. [ + ]

A new online tool has been developed by WorkSafe New Zealand, designed to assist businesses with managing their workplace health and safety risks. [ + ]

With approximately 14 Australians continuing to die every week from asbestos-related diseases, experts are warning people during Asbestos Awareness Week to take care and prevent their exposure to the potentially deadly material. [ + ]

With the International Labour Organization estimating around 2.3 million workplace deaths worldwide every year, a new international standard for occupational health and safety is currently under construction. [ + ]

Substandard demolition work is being targeted by WorkSafe Victoria as it embarks on a month-long blitz around the state. [ + ]

New reports about workplace bullying and harassment by Safe Work Australia have revealed that bullying may be on the rise, as well as the cost of mental health issues for employers. [ + ]

With workers more likely to be killed or injured in November and December than at any other time of year, WorkSafe Victoria is running an important campaign. [ + ]

The University of Wollongong has recently revised its Work Health and Safety courses to offer students greater flexibility through a 'flipped classroom' approach. [ + ]

Less than a week after announcing a major media partnership with premier safety sector body the National Safety Council of Australia, Westwick-Farrow Media (WFM) this week adds a 13th media brand to its portfolio with the acquisition of The Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin (AHHB) from APRS Media. [ + ]

While the CFMEU welcomes a QRC review of current Black Lung compensation, it says mining companies need to do more to address the health problem they have caused. [ + ]

There will now be national consistency in explosives regulation, following a consultation process and a decision to implement reforms. [ + ]

New NHVR podcasts outline minimum design, construction, installation and performance requirements for modifying heavy vehicles outside the manufacturer's specifications. [ + ]

According to Safe Work Australia, one in five Australian adults will be affected by mental illness every year and it is important for workplaces to invest effort in raising awareness of the issue. [ + ]

The premier safety industry body and premier workplace health & safety media brand in Australia have teamed forces to create a powerful new information and marketing channel for the local business and industrial safety community. [ + ]