The Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC2016) will focus on a reduction in crashes and the 120 deaths on Australia's roads every month. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has updated two publications on workplace bullying, which will provide managers and workers with a better understanding of how to address and minimise the risk of workplace bullying. [ + ]

Model WHS regulations for diving work are being reviewed by Safe Work Australia to ensure safety without creating unneccessary compliance burdens for diving operators.

The NHVR (National Heavy Vehicle Regulator) will establish a high-level technical forum to deliver safety outcomes for Australia's heavy vehicle industry. [ + ]

The winners of the 2016 NSW Minerals Council Health, Safety, Environment and Community Conference Award have been acknowledged for their excellence in the areas of workers' health, mine safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement. [ + ]

WorkSafe Victoria and the Victorian Farmers Federation have released further details about a quad bike rebate scheme designed to protect farmers, their families and employees. [ + ]

A report by Safe Work Australia reveals that up to 25% of employers do not always treat their workers justly when investigating accidents. [ + ]

The AFAC16 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference will showcase the latest firefighting and emergency rescue technologies, with a focus on reducing road fatalities in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the Electrical Safety Office are investigating the death of a tree lopper, who died on 22 August after receiving an electric shock. [ + ]

New targets have been set to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities, as SafeWork NSW launches its workplace safety roadmap. [ + ]

Emergency services will be better able to share resources ahead of the disaster season in Australia, following support from the National Resource Sharing Centre. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has developed a resource kit to encourage businesses to get involved in National Safe Work Month. [ + ]

According to WorkSafe WA, Pokemon Go players are causing safety concerns by illegally accessing construction sites. [ + ]

Australasia's emergency management sector will convene to discuss the changing role of emergency response agencies and the importance of creating resilient communities at the AFAC16 conference in Brisbane. [ + ]

The Victorian government has released preliminary designs to improve safety and travel times at four intersections along the Hoddle Street-Punt Road corridor. [ + ]