Industry News
National forklift campaign launched to improve safety
A National Forklift Safety campaign has been launched to enhance awareness and promote best practices in forklift safety across industries. [ + ]
Report reveals the cost of workplace injury, illness in Australia
Research conducted by Monash University has found that between 2012 and 2017, the equivalent of 41,000 full-time jobs were lost due to people taking time off work. [ + ]
SWA seeks crane licensing feedback
The public have been given an opportunity to provide feedback on six Safe Work Australia proposals aimed at improving the licensing framework for cranes. [ + ]
ATA calls for ministers to settle truck law reforms
The Australian Trucking Association has said it is vital that transport ministers press forward with reforms to the national truck laws. [ + ]
Record turnout at Melbourne Workplace Health & Safety Show
More than 4900 safety professionals attended the Workplace Health & Safety Show in Melbourne this year, marking a 247% increase in attendance. [ + ]
Vic launches new guidance, campaign targeting forklift safety
Victoria has launched a statewide inspection campaign and released new guidance to help drive down the toll of forklift-related deaths and injuries. [ + ]
Vic to enforce engineered stone ban from 1 July
Employers across Victoria will not be permitted to carry out work involving the manufacturing, supply, processing or installation of engineered stone from 1 July. [ + ]
Look after your back during National Spinal Health Week
National Spinal Health Week (20–26 May 2024) aims to improve the spinal health of all Australians by raising awareness of musculoskeletal disorders including low back pain. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2024 WorkSafe Awards
Victorian businesses and individuals who have enhanced workplace health and safety are urged to share their stories for the 2024 WorkSafe Awards. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW launches campaign to create safer workplaces
In a bid to promote safer workplaces across New South Wales, SafeWork NSW has unveiled a new campaign with a clear message: "It's the safe way or no way." [ + ]
Call for feedback on new Return to Work Victoria pilots
Return to Work Victoria has asked organisations with the capacity to deliver mental health services to provide information for two new pilots that aim to help injured workers return to work. [ + ]
WorkSafe WA lays first charges under new WHS laws
WorkSafe has initiated the first four prosecutions under the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020, which came into effect in March 2022. [ + ]
Lung Foundation Australia commends engineered stone ban
Lung Foundation Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government's ban on working with engineered stone from 1 July and developed support services for patients and their families. [ + ]
Feedback sought on changes to NT electrical safety laws
The Electrical Safety Regulator within NT Worksafe has encouraged Territorians to provide feedback about changes to the Territory's electrical safety laws. [ + ]
New workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants
The workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL list) will be adopted throughout Australia from 1 December 2026. [ + ]