WorkCover NSW has urged businesses to review their safety procedures after one worker died and three others received serious injuries in separate workplace incidents.

WorkSafe Victoria is urging workers to talk to their bosses about signing up for the free WorkHealth checks, as latest data from the WorkHealth program shows many are unaware they’re at risk of common, yet preventable, chronic diseases.

The team at UNSW Canberra have developed a light and portable radiation monitoring (dosimetry) system.

HWSA, the body representing Australasia’s work health and safety regulators, is taking a tougher stance on quad bike safety.

Steel Manufacturer OneSteel has been convicted and fined over an “ad hoc work method”.

The Western Australian Government has imposed a ban on synthetic cannabinoids.

NECA has reminded residents across Australia to think about electrical safety and make it a priority during the winter months.

A review of scientifically rigorous research found bicycle helmets that met national standards protected against head, brain and facial injuries, according to a new report by QUT.

The temperatures inside motorcycle helmets and headgear can be lowered by using innovative textiles, according to findings by RMIT University's scientist Dr Sinnappoo Kanesalingam.

Elliotts has appointed Alan Metcalfe as General Manager.

NZ Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson has launched a plan to bring down the rate of construction accidents.

WorkSafe Victoria has issued 264 improvement notices as part of the ‘Safe Towns’ campaign.

A company director and his partner were prosecuted by SafeWork SA.

SafeWork SA is reminding employers and employees of their legal obligations relating to workplace safety amidst the current debate on the practice known as ‘planking’.

WorkCover NSW has announced recipients of the $6.7m grants program to help prepare for the new national harmonisation of work health and safety legislation.