Industry News
Volunteers not safe from workplace bullying
Volunteering to work for a cause or organisation often comes from a person's generosity, but this does not stop many from experiencing workplace bullying, according to new research released from Murdoch University and Edith Cowan University (ECU). [ + ]
Helping employees 'choose to be well'
The Safety First Conference & Expo has confirmed Dr Rod Gutierrez, principal psychologist for DuPont Sustainable Solutions, as a keynote speaker for its Premium forum. He will speak about building resilience into a workplace in order to help protect workers from psychological injury in a fast-moving and imperfect world. [ + ]
No children on worksites: WorkCover issues warning following death of boy, 8
The tragic death of an 8-year-old boy on a worksite last December has prompted WorkCover NSW to issue a timely warning to builders and construction companies these school holidays to ensure children are kept clear of construction sites. [ + ]
Aviation safety review after German plane tragedy
Australian aviation authorities are reviewing initial information from the investigation into the tragic loss of Germanwings flight 4U9525 that is thought to have been flown deliberately into the French Alps by one of its pilots on 24 March, killing everyone on board. [ + ]
Ballot starts on international standard for safer workplaces
Voting has now begun on new international standards to improve safety in the workplace worldwide. [ + ]
World safety leaders converge on Melbourne for NMW 2015
Leading safety experts will gather in Melbourne for this year's Safety First Conference & Expo during National Manufacturing Week. [ + ]
Vest with soft robotics gives workers more power
A power vest using what experts call ‘soft robotics’ will provide back support for workers exposed to frequent heavy lifting. [ + ]
Arthritis and other conditions costing $7.4 billion a year
La Trobe University has highlighted a massive issue for Australian workplaces - employees suffering from arthritis and other musculoskeletal health conditions - costing about $7.4 billion a year in lost workplace productivity. [ + ]
Video targets fatal falls from flatbed trucks
NSW WorkCover has launched a new video safety alert addressing the workplace risk of loading and unloading a flatbed truck or trailer. Figures show 15 workers have died in Australia between 2003 and 2012 after falling from their trucks. [ + ]
Take stock of chemical use, urges new campaign
Handling powerful chemicals can be a risky business, which is why WorkCover NSW has launched a new campaign encouraging agricultural and horticultural workers to safely manage or prevent their exposure to potentially harmful substances. [ + ]
Safety guide for seafood industry in NT
A new guide has been produced to assist the Northern Territory Seafood Industry understand and manage its work health and safety requirements. The guide was produced in a collaboration between NT WorkSafe and the Northern Territory Seafood Council. [ + ]
Online assistance for small business launched
WorkSafe WA has launched the Small Business Safety web page to help small businesses comply with their workplace safety and health obligations. [ + ]
Federal court finds small businesses were misled into purchasing safety products
The Federal Court has declared that Safety Compliance Pty Ltd (Safety Compliance) contravened the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (now called the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) (the Act) by making false or misleading representations and engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct directed towards small businesses in connection with the supply of safety wall charts and first-aid kits, in proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. [ + ]
Australian machinery design goes global
An Australian designed and manufactured remote control belly plate safety lifter for tracked vehicles has caught the attention of US mining companies after achieving widespread success at home. [ + ]
Lend Lease to introduce mental health and suicide prevention training
Lend Lease has launched a new industry partnership with MATES in Construction in Sydney. [ + ]