Tragically, three people died after the collapse of a wall at a construction site on Swanston Street in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton last week. [ + ]

Data released by Safe Work Australia in March has revealed a fifth of all work-related injuries experienced by Australian workers were incurred by workers aged 25 years and under. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia Chair Ann Sherry AO has released two research reports examining nanotechnology work health and safety issues. [ + ]

“The Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013 fails to strike the right balance in achieving fairness for employees and employers, and ensuring a flexible and productive workplace relations system. The Bill includes a number of problematic provisions which should be scrutinised through a Parliamentary Committee inquiry before the Bill is considered by either House of Parliament,” said Ai Group Chief Executive Innes Willox. [ + ]

The Industrial Court has fined a brush manufacturer after a worker’s finger was caught in a machine that had no guard in place. [ + ]

Almost 40,000 L of obsolete agvet chemical have already been registered by farmers, rural businesses, golf courses and other ag chemical users for this year’s ChemClear collection in Queensland. [ + ]

Industrial Scientific has announced that its gas detection as a service solution, known as iNet, was recognised as ‘Health & Safety Initiative of the Year’ at the Gulf Coast Oil & Gas Awards held in Texas last month. [ + ]

For three days, the Melbourne Exhibition Centre was abuzz with safety innovation and insights last week, as experts and vendors at the workplace health and safety trade show dished out serious safety solutions and advice. [ + ]

The ACT Work Health and Safety Commissioner, Mark McCabe, has announced that he will be hosting a major conference on work safety in the construction industry in Canberra in June of this year. [ + ]

New Zealanders who fall ill experience significantly worse financial and work outcomes than those with a comparable injury, according to University of Otago research. [ + ]

WorkCover NSW is urging all businesses and workers to be safe when working with and around vehicles after the fourth worker since June 2012 was killed recently. [ + ]

St John Ambulance Australia research reveals millions of employees could be at risk due to a lack of first aid awareness. [ + ]

Presentations and discussions were focussed on safety thought leadership, insight and innovation at the 2013 OHS Leaders Summit which was held in February. [ + ]

Industrial hand cleaner wins Top Product award. [ + ]

SafeWork SA is calling for applications for the 2013 Augusta Zadow scholarships, which support the health and safety of women in the workplace. [ + ]