A NSW property development company and its director were fined and convicted after a worker fell to his death from scaffolding at a construction site.

Safe Work Australia has issued a report on the exposure of Australian workers to biological hazards and control measures available to eliminate, reduce or control worker exposure to these hazards.

A new report discusses the health and safety implications of biomechanical demands, pain and fatigue symptoms to Australian workers.

The CFMEU has called for a national safety inspection of tower cranes after a near disaster was identified at a Perth construction site.

ISO has released a new standard, designed to protect workers who may be exposed to radiation.

SafeWork SA is urging the South Australian community to review and comment on the draft work health and safety Regulations and priority Codes of Practice before the opportunity closes early April.

Scott Health & Safety has announced a new global brand identity and will immediately begin operating under the name Scott Safety.

The SA Government has introduced a Child Employment Bill to Parliament which safeguards the rights of young people under the age of 18.

Comcare has recently taken court action against Transpacific Industries over a series of injuries that have occurred at its facilities.

A high-level panel has been established to evaluate the health and safety practices at ANSTO Health.

WorkCover NSW is investigating an incident where a man’s feet were amputated in a wood chipper.

A Queensland natural disasters jobs and skills package that will help industries and businesses affected by the summer floods and Cyclone Yasi to recover has been announced.

Free information sessions will be provided throughout Queensland to workers employed on or near public roads to understand and minimise the risks that they face.

WorkCover NSW will be providing free events to help businesses understand new work health and safety legislation.

A South Australian steel fabricating firm was convicted over an incident where a worker received severe crush injuries to both legs after a steel beam he was welding was struck by another beam suspended by a crane.