Industry News
Australia revises AS 4024.1 and adopts International Machinery Safety Standards
Standards Australia has recently released a number of revised parts of the Australian Standard AS 4024.1 Series - Safety of Machinery to align with global standards and strengthen workplace safety. [ + ]
Victorian tradies quiz to test safety and footy knowledge
Kicking off on Monday, 25 August 2014, Victorian tradies can compete for weekly prizes as well as a grand prize package of $4000 worth of tools in the Top Tradies Cup organised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority. [ + ]
Mates in Construction wins suicide prevention award
Queensland-based MATES in Construction Australia has won a LiFE Award for its community development program of suicide prevention and intervention for construction workers in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia. [ + ]
Emergency response show in Canberra
The National Emergency Response (ERS) exhibition is set to be held in Canberra from 23-25 September. [ + ]
Get involved in work health and safety this October
This October is Safe Work Australia Month (safety month) - a time to promote the importance and raise the awareness of work health and safety in Australia. [ + ]
1 in 10 workers absent or affected by drugs at work
A new poll has revealed how many Victorian employees take sick days or are affected by drugs at work. [ + ]
Research into pychological resilience of Army personnel
Southern Cross University researchers will investigate the psychological resilience of non-commissioned officers in the Australian Army with the aim of finding out whether more support could be provided for soldiers returning from combat suffering from post-traumatic stress. [ + ]
Review of hazards and health effects of inorganic lead - implications for WHS regulatory policy
Safe Work Australia is currently reviewing workplace blood lead removal levels, ie, the levels at which a worker must be removed from lead risk work, and the associated workplace exposure standard for lead. [ + ]
First 'alternative sentencing' for NSW WHS prosecution
A successful WorkCover NSW prosecution has resulted in the first orders made by a NSW court for a work health and safety undertaking. [ + ]
Improved safety for NSW workplaces
Twelve new codes of practice to improve safety in NSW workplaces come into force today. [ + ]
Safety app uses wearable technology
Developer of the safety inspection app iAuditor, SafetyCulture is among the first developers in Australia to strap on the Samsung and LG smartwatches. [ + ]
Safety alert for lifting and rigging plans
NOPSEMA investigations of dangerous occurrences during non-routine lifting and rigging activities, which resulted in dropped objects and failed rigging equipment, have identified a trend in the absence of effective lifting and/or rigging plans. [ + ]
Queensland Fire and Emergency Service extends contract with ADT Fire Monitoring
ADT Fire Monitoring has negotiated a three-year contract extension with Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES), extending its back-to-base monitoring and service work on behalf of the state emergency organisation until 2017. [ + ]
Study to bolster the resilience of police officers
A research project aims to help the NSW Police Force develop fresh solutions to help officers become more resilient and assist those suffering from stress-related illness. [ + ]
Heavy vehicle review targets roadworthiness and responsibility
A report examining current practice in heavy vehicle roadworthiness across the nation has been published by The National Transport Commission (NTC) and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). [ + ]
