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 will have to pay approximately $1600 for the installation of an alcohol interlock system on their vehicles under tough new laws. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

A Safe Work Australia report has shown that the fatality rate in the agricultural industry is significantly higher than the all-industry average. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

The Australasian College of Road Safety 2016 College Fellowship award was presented during a gala dinner in the Great Hall of Parliament House. [ + ]

Two publications about work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and workplace injuries have been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]

A video has been released of Volvo's self-driving truck undergoing testing in an underground mine for the first time. [ + ]

WorkSafe Victoria has named a former Geelong football captain as its WorkSafe Health and Safety Month ambassador. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]