Spill Station Australia is celebrating 30 years of providing environmental, health and safety solutions in Australia and around the world. [ + ]

The Australian Government has found that 96 commonly available chemicals have been identified as being of security concern, therefore a draft code has been developed to encourage businesses to self-assess their individual level of risk and suggests actions to prevent the theft or diversion of chemicals from the workplace. [ + ]

Sitemed has won the contract to provide medical and rescue services at Arrium Mining’s South Middleback Ranges mine site. [ + ]

WorkSafe’s Top Tradie Cup is being held from Monday 15 April to inspire tradies to get talking about safety on site while testing their footy knowledge. [ + ]

NHP will supply Cortem’s hazardous area components after signing an exclusive agreement with the global HAE specialists. [ + ]

A University of Canterbury psychology professor is looking into improving worker performance in potentially dangerous high-risk environments. [ + ]

Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce is encouraging young employees to know their workplace safety, rights and obligations. [ + ]

SkillsTech Australia is holding a safety short course for the resource sector at its Eagle Farm Training Centre. [ + ]

The 10,000 Steps program is challenging workplaces to increase their fitness by participating in the 10,000 Steps Workplace Challenge. [ + ]

WorkSafe has issued a reminder to all workplaces to keep safety a high priority when returning to work after the festive season. [ + ]

Research has shown that only a relatively small percentage of building workers are potentially misclassified as contractors, says Master Builders Australia’s CEO. [ + ]

Experts from all over the country will converge to talk about the latest technology and know-how at Safety in Action Melbourne. [ + ]

Leading experts in quad bike safety will meet in Sydney this week to receive an update on the $1 million quad bike crash performance research, testing and design project undertaken by HWSA. [ + ]

As temperatures rise above 40°C this summer, SafeWork SA reminds workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the heat. [ + ]

Amcor Packaging has been fined $96,000 plus legal fees after a third offence in South Australia involving unsafe work practices. [ + ]