Industry News
Vehicle fire protection standard revised
Vehicle owners and operators are advised to familiarise themselves with changes to Australian Standard AS5062. [ + ]
WorkSafe Victoria urges employers to look out for young workers
Young workers are the most vulnerable to workplace injuries, particularly in the construction, retail, manufacturing and hospitality industries, according to WorkSafe Victoria. [ + ]
Businesses urged to promote National Safe Work Month
The chair of Safe Work Australia has called on business leaders to set an example for their teams by getting involved with National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
Workplace chemical evaluation undertaken by Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia will oversee an evaluation of more than 600 chemicals to minimise the risk of adverse health effects on workers. [ + ]
WA drink drivers forced to install alcohol interlock device
WA drink drivers will have to pay approximately $1600 for the installation of an alcohol interlock system on their vehicles under tough new laws. [ + ]
DHL wins 2016 Fleet Safety Award
DHL Supply Chain's onboard vehicle monitoring and safe driver reward program initiatives have seen it named the winner of the 2016 AFMA Fleet Safety Award. [ + ]
Report reveals highest industry fatality rate
A Safe Work Australia report has shown that the fatality rate in the agricultural industry is significantly higher than the all-industry average. [ + ]
Campbell's Soup awarded for zero lost time injuries
The first Soft Tissue Centre Gold Star Award for employee health and wellness has been won by Campbell's Soup Australia, for its zero lost time injuries over a period of three years. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia investigates MSDs and shift worker injuries
Two publications about work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and workplace injuries have been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Self-driving truck tested by Volvo in underground mine
A video has been released of Volvo's self-driving truck undergoing testing in an underground mine for the first time. [ + ]
Prestigious road safety award won by driver fatigue expert
The Australasian College of Road Safety 2016 College Fellowship award was presented during a gala dinner in the Great Hall of Parliament House. [ + ]
Victorian WorkSafe Health and Safety Month ambassador named
WorkSafe Victoria has named a former Geelong football captain as its WorkSafe Health and Safety Month ambassador. [ + ]
SIRA reveals updated workers compensation regulation
According to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA), an updated workers compensation regulation in NSW is designed to accurately reflect recent legislative change and reforms. [ + ]
ARSC2016 conference tackles Australian road trauma rate
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 bullying guidelines updated
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. [ + ]
