Industry News
Have your say on the future of explosives regulation
You can now comment on the future of explosives regulation in Australia through Safe Work Australia. The comment period is open until 10 September. [ + ]
Cartel conduct in the construction industry?
The ACCC says it is aware of serious allegations and evidence which point to cartel conduct in Canberra's construction industry. [ + ]
Companies facing charges over workplace accidents
Two companies may face fines of up to $1.5 million for charges over alleged workplace accidents that injured workers in 2013. [ + ]
Join Safety Solutions at your industry golf day in September
Westwick-Farrow Media has joined forces with the Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) for the inaugural Industry Tech Golf Day, to be held at Manly Golf Club on Thursday 3 September. [ + ]
New support line for FIFO workers and families
A free 24/7 helpline is now open for FIFO workers in need of alcohol and drug support. [ + ]
Risks of underground water hazards: report
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. [ + ]
Conference early-bird registration closing Friday
Early-bird discounts for the 25th Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar, to be held 9-10 September, close this Friday. [ + ]
ACCC says it's not responsible for building product regulation
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. [ + ]
Wearable tech to cut down maintenance costs and time for big industries
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. [ + ]
New designer drugs entering Australian worksites
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. [ + ]
Farm safety culture pays off
Developing a safety culture has financial benefits in addition to reducing workplace incidents on farms, new research shows. [ + ]
Time running out to convert to the national high risk work licence
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 invests in safety leadership business
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. [ + ]
New tool to create safer workplaces
A new tool to help employers prevent injury and illness in the workplace has been the focus of a study by Monash University. [ + ]
Free safety seminar series this October
A series of free online seminars will be available during National Safe Work month this October. [ + ]
