Industry News
Diving work regulations under review
Model WHS regulations for diving work are being reviewed by Safe Work Australia to ensure safety without creating unneccessary compliance burdens for diving operators.
[ + ]Forum to improve safety of heavy vehicles
The NHVR (National Heavy Vehicle Regulator) will establish a high-level technical forum to deliver safety outcomes for Australia's heavy vehicle industry. [ + ]
Miners awarded for innovation and excellence
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. [ + ]
Farmers to benefit from quad bike safety scheme
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. [ + ]
One-quarter of employers need better safety support
A report by Safe Work Australia reveals that up to 25% of employers do not always treat their workers justly when investigating accidents. [ + ]
Technology at AFAC16 aims to save lives
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. [ + ]
Fatal electric shock investigated
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. [ + ]
Safety roadmap to drive down workplace injuries
New targets have been set to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities, as SafeWork NSW launches its workplace safety roadmap. [ + ]
Improved emergency services response for bushfire season
Emergency services will be better able to share resources ahead of the disaster season in Australia, following support from the National Resource Sharing Centre. [ + ]
Get involved in National Safe Work Month
Safe Work Australia has developed a resource kit to encourage businesses to get involved in National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
Pokemon Go prompts construction site safety concerns
According to WorkSafe WA, Pokemon Go players are causing safety concerns by illegally accessing construction sites. [ + ]
Australia's disaster resilience explored at conference
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. [ + ]
Safety upgrade designed for Melbourne roads
The Victorian government has released preliminary designs to improve safety and travel times at four intersections along the Hoddle Street-Punt Road corridor. [ + ]
Men more likely to damage their eyes
Men are almost five times more likely than women to require the removal of a foreign body embedded in their eye. [ + ]
Research finds workers regularly exposed to asthmagens
A recent study has revealed that almost half of male workers and 40% of female workers are exposed to substances that cause asthma in their workplace. [ + ]
