Industry News
New campaign targets zero road deaths
Victorians will see a major shift in the way they are approached about road safety with the new Towards Zero campaign. [ + ]
Noise hazards in manufacturing a focus for WorkSafe
An inspection program looking into noise levels in manufacturing workplaces will soon begin in WA. [ + ]
Rigger's death highlights importance of risk management
The investigation findings into the death of a 51-year-old rigger at the Boggabri Coal Mine in 2014 have been released by NSW Mine Safety. [ + ]
Flooring installer fined $5000 over apprentice injury
A flooring installer from WA has pleaded guilty and been fined $5000 after an apprentice suffered serious hand injuries in 2012. [ + ]
Defence fined over soldier's death in training exercise
The Australian Defence Force has been fined $220,000 over a soldier's fatal shooting in a training exercise. [ + ]
Early intervention the key to hearing loss
Hearing is precious and fragile, and early intervention is vital for reducing the rate of hearing loss; these are the key messages ahead of Hearing Awareness Week this August. [ + ]
How safe is your workplace?
"How safe is your workplace?" is the question WorkSafe Victoria is asking employers and workers in a major public awareness campaign that begins 23 August. [ + ]
New Deb Stoko skincare range for Australia
A new range of occupational skin care is poised to be rolled out in Australasia. [ + ]
Emerson signs 10-year agreement with BP for oil and gas
Emerson will provide automation technologies to BP for its upstream oil and gas operations under a new 10-year global agreement. [ + ]
New radar safety technology
VicRoads announced it will install radar-based reverse braking technology on its road maintenance fleet, which could become standard across industry. [ + ]
Safe Work Month coming this October
There is a range of ways to get involved in the upcoming National Safe Work Month this October, including free seminars and a $5000 competition prize. [ + ]
New handbook for good work design
A new handbook to help businesses meet their obligations under work health and safety laws has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Bushfire monitoring system gives updates every 10 minutes
A new bushfire monitoring system, due to be operational by June next year, can provide updates to emergency responders every 10 minutes — a vast improvement to the current rate of every 6 hours. [ + ]
Asbestos found in imported products
A safety alert has been released by WorkCover NSW about imported building products that contain asbestos following a recent discovery in Sydney. [ + ]
Australia's soaring $3bn hangover bill
People who miss work due to alcohol and drug related sickness are costing Australia more than $3bn, a new report has found. [ + ]
