Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
