WorkSafe is investigating an incident where a farmer was crushed by a grain auger. [ + ]

A survey by an IT services company has found over half the respondents said they would prefer to work from anywhere, and another 40% would prefer to work at least one day a week from home. [ + ]

SES Week will be held from 12-18 November to honour those that volunteer for the State Emergency Services. [ + ]

Optalert’s fatigue management system has taken out the Australian Mining Prospect Award for Innovative Mining Solutions. [ + ]

The Model Work Health and Safety Act guide has been published by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]

Two of drumMuster’s employees sat down with workers at Yass Transfer Station to get some lessons in drum inspecting. [ + ]

Updated medical standards for Australian rail safety workers will come into effect in January 2013. [ + ]

The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations has announced the 2012 Safety Ambassador of the Year at a ceremony in Canberra. [ + ]

A partnership between HAC and INC will help employers provide more support to breastfeeding mothers in the workplace. [ + ]

The Interpretive Guideline on Workplace Entry by WHS Entry Permit Holders has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has published the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy for 2012-22. [ + ]

A warning to all businesses using LPG cylinders has been issued after two fires recently occured at Sydney service stations. [ + ]

The coronial inquest into one of the deaths linked to the federal government’s Home Insulation Program (HIP) was a timely reminder about the importance of electrical safety and the use of qualified tradespeople, Master Electricians Australia has said. [ + ]

Innes Willox, Chief Executive of Ai Group, has commented on the government’s review of the Fair Work Act. [ + ]

The Accenture Life Safety Solution was named industrial hygiene product of the year by Occupational Health & Safety magazine. [ + ]