A free 24/7 helpline is now open for FIFO workers in need of alcohol and drug support. [ + ]

An investigation report following the death of a miner last year has been prepared by the NSW Mine Safety Investigation Unit and lists recommendations for industry. [ + ]

Early-bird discounts for the 25th Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar, to be held 9-10 September, close this Friday. [ + ]

Public interest in the origin of products and safety of building materials has increased prompting the ACCC to clarify its role in relation to building product regulation. [ + ]

A national drug testing laboratory group has warned that a wave of designer drugs that can only be found with advanced screening is infiltrating Australian workplaces. [ + ]

New wearable technology may soon reduce downtime and maintenance costs for the aerospace industry under a recent agreement between the CSIRO and TAE, which could also open up opportunities for other big industries. [ + ]

Developing a safety culture has financial benefits in addition to reducing workplace incidents on farms, new research shows. [ + ]

Workers who operate forklifts and cranes or other high risk equipment have only six weeks left before the deadline closes for converting to the new national high risk work licence. [ + ]

Deloitte has invested in a new safety leadership and culture change business it hopes will be a "game changer" in the way it helps organisations sustainably manage safety. [ + ]

A new tool to help employers prevent injury and illness in the workplace has been the focus of a study by Monash University. [ + ]

A series of free online seminars will be available during National Safe Work month this October. [ + ]

There is good news for shift workers as experts talk about mounting evidence to suggest that a nap during night shift can improve production and safety at work. [ + ]

Now in its 30th year, the 2015 Security Exhibition & Conference is being held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 15 to 17 July. [ + ]

Australian businesses have lost out financially and many cannot guarantee their supply chains are free from malpractice, a CIPS survey has revealed. [ + ]

Recently approved WHS codes of practice have been adopted by the ACT Government and notified on the ACT Legislation Register. [ + ]