Industry News
Safety Alert issued after fire ignites from worker drilling into a sealed void
A tradesman drilled into an enclosed excavator counterweight using a battery drill in an incident last year that has prompted NSW Mine Safety to issue a Safety Alert. [ + ]
Key safety leaders to gather in Brisbane to discuss workplace safety
More than 2500 decision-makers from workplace health and safety (WHS), operations, maintenance, technical and engineering backgrounds will gather in Brisbane from 22-23 April 2015 for Safety in Action. [ + ]
Playing the safety deck
Every year begins with plans to improve on last year - especially in safety. Parsons Brinckerhoff has a new safety initiative to get back on deck for another year … safely, which is getting a fair amount of attention from its employees and clients who come in for meetings. [ + ]
Key safety leaders to gather in Brisbane to discuss workplace safety
More than 2500 decision-makers from workplace health and safety (WHS), operations, maintenance, technical and engineering backgrounds will gather in Brisbane from 22-23 April 2015 for Safety in Action. [ + ]
Mining industry encouraged to support workwear launch for prostate cancer awareness
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) and RWW Group have teamed up to launch the Blue Gear safety workwear range. The partnership aims to raise vital funds and awareness about prostate cancer, the most commonly diagnosed male cancer in Australia. [ + ]
Five-minute exercises that could make you happier at work
A new study by academics from the School of Psychology and Exercise Science at Murdoch University and Ludwig Maximilian University could help to make you happier at work. [ + ]
Independent investigation into loose-fill asbestos
The Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct an independent investigation into loose-fill asbestos in New South Wales and is providing free ceiling insulation testing to identify the full extent of affected homes across the state. [ + ]
Independent investigation into loose-fill asbestos
The Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct an independent investigation into loose-fill asbestos in New South Wales and is providing free ceiling insulation testing to identify the full extent of affected homes across the state. [ + ]
Sterile gloves not essential for minor procedures
New research from James Cook University has found that clean, boxed gloves are just as effective in reducing the risk of wound infections for minor procedures as sterile gloves. [ + ]
Workplaces urged to make safety a priority in 2015
A total of 23 people died in Victorian workplaces last year, according to provisional figures released by the Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA). [ + ]
NSW health and safety laws for mining to start in Feb 2015
The new health and safety law for NSW mining, the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulation 2014, has been made and published. [ + ]
Car to cyclist safety system
Volvo Cars, protective gravity sports gear manufacturer POC and Ericsson will present an innovative safety technology connecting drivers and cyclists at the International CES in Las Vegas (6-9 January 2015). [ + ]
Australian Workers’ Compensation Statistics 2012-13
Safe Work Australia has released the Australian Workers' Compensation Statistics 2012-13 report. [ + ]
Dangerous goods notifications easier for business
Changes to the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws that come into effect on 1 January 2015 will cut red tape and make compliance easier for NSW businesses storing or handling dangerous goods. [ + ]
Roadside stop safety a priority this holiday season
NSW trucking association ATANSW and the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA NSW) have called for road users to share the space in roadside rest areas this holiday period. [ + ]
