Industry News
Construction work-related deaths and injuries continue to rise, according to study
RMIT researchers are finding that despite advances in safety management systems and technology, workers in the construction industry are still suffering work-related injuries and deaths. [ + ]
Firefighters to receive protective and comfortable garments
Protective textiles with enhanced comfort properties are being developed by researchers from RMIT and Bruck Textiles company. [ + ]
Nominations for 2013 Consumer Protection Awards now open
Commerce Minister Simon O’Brien has called for the WA community to nominate consumer advocates for the 2013 Consumer Protection Awards. [ + ]
SA now a psychologically healthy place to work
Home to Australia’s most liveable city, South Australia has ranked third in the world as having some of the best psychological health conditions, according to research. [ + ]
Finalists announced for 2012 SafeWork Awards
The finalists for this year's SafeWork Awards have been announced by WorkCover NSW. The awards are part of October's Safe Work Australia Week. [ + ]
Fast access to entitlements for redundant Darrell Lea workers
Hundreds of Australian workers who have lost their jobs at Darrell Lea will have expedited access to assistance for unpaid entitlements following the collapse of the company. [ + ]
Safety innovations recognised at CCAA EH&S Awards
Safety and environmental initiatives have been recognised at the 2012 CCAA Queensland Environment, Health and Safety Awards. [ + ]
Fleet management system for ANZ
Trimble Navigation has released a fleet management system for the Australian transport industry. [ + ]
Have your say on improving workplace road safety
The establishment of an industry-led program to help more Australian businesses share knowledge about how to improve road safety in the workplace could reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads, according to the National Transport Commission (NTC). [ + ]
Safe Work Australia Week in October
The national Safe Work Australia Week will be held from 21-27 October and will encourage all working Australians to focus on improving health and safety in their workplaces. [ + ]
The six myths of workplace bullying
Workplace and employment lawyer Josh Bornstein has addressed the need for better laws against workplace bullying at a LegalWise forum. [ + ]
Safety Ambassador of the Year nominations now open
Nominations for the Safety Ambassador of the Year are open. The award is part of National Safe Work Australia Week, held 21-27 October. [ + ]
Melbourne’s fire stations to go green
A Green Star rating tool has been specially developed for Melbourne’s fire stations. [ + ]
Martial arts employees allegedly paid 73 cents an hour
Young trainees from a former Melbourne martial arts and fitness centre were allegedly getting paid between 73 cents and $2.74 an hour. [ + ]
WA public comment sought on national workplace safety laws
The WA State Goverment is seeking public comment on the national workplace safety laws as they apply to the state's workplaces. [ + ]
