It is now possible to not only determine the source of pollution via a chemical composition 'fingerprint', but to also quantify that source's total contribution of fine particles in a specific location. In short, individual polluters and measure how many fine particles originated from those polluters can be identified. [ + ]

Almost half of Australian workers have left a job because it was mentally unhealthy, and workplace mental health is ranked second only to pay as the most important factor when choosing a new job, a new survey has shown. [ + ]

Mental stress claims have fallen while the rate of harassment and/or workplace bullying has increased, according to the first annual ‘Psychosocial Health and Safety and Bullying in Australian Workplaces’ statement by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]

New drug and alcohol testing data, released by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA), has shown a decrease in the rate of positive results amongst employees over two years, even though the number of tests conducted has increased by nearly 55%. [ + ]

Do males take more risks around railway crossings? Are Gen Ys crossing the line just for a thrill? Are you more likely to ignore the rules if missing the train means a 15-minute wait? [ + ]

Tens of thousands of Caltex employees, shareholders, customers and suppliers have pledged to do their bit for road safety as the nation prepares for tomorrow's eighth annual Fatality Free Friday. [ + ]

Miners from across the state's mining regions have been awarded top honours at the NSW Minerals Council Health and Safety Innovation Awards. [ + ]

A study into the effectiveness of jockey safety vests has confirmed that the vests have not contributed to the rise in fall-related neck and spine injuries and has also led to the peak industry body suspending the use by jockeys of one vest. [ + ]

The winners of the 9th annual Safe Work Australia Awards were announced last month at Old Parliament House in Canberra by Senator the Hon Eric Abetz, Minister for Employment. [ + ]

The third edition of the Asbestos-related Disease Indicators report has been released. [ + ]

The safety spotlight will be on Western Australia next month when Safety in Action arrives in Perth on Wednesday 11 June and Thursday 12 June 2014. [ + ]

The WA government is to introduce alcohol interlock system legislation that will require repeat drink drivers to pay for installation and maintenance of an alcohol interlock for their vehicle that will prevent drunk drivers from starting their vehicle. [ + ]

Pilz Australia has appointed Ian Yeong as a business development manager to further strengthen its safety services and solutions. [ + ]

A draft NSW Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulation 2014 has been developed and is now available for comment as part of the public consultation process. [ + ]

NSW Trade & Investment Mine Safety has published an Investigation Information Release into the death of two workers at Austar mine at Paxton in the NSW Hunter Valley on 15 April 2014. [ + ]