Industry News
Qld WHS board implements five-year safety plan
A five-year safety plan has been developed by the Queensland Work Health and Safety board. [ + ]
Developer achieves AS/NZS 4801 certification
The AS/NZS 4801 safety management certification has been formally secured by Sekisui House across its Australian business operations. [ + ]
Mining partnership aims to create safer vehicles
Vehicle manufacturers have teamed up with the mining industry as part of a plan to develop safer and cleaner vehicles. [ + ]
Smart PPE partnership to improve workplace safety
DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) and Guardhat have partnered up to help create safer workplaces. [ + ]
DIY renovators warned of asbestos risks
A new report in the Medical Journal of Australia suggests that the proportion of asbestos-related cancer deaths being caused by DIY renovations is increasing. [ + ]
Mirror art reflects on workplace safety
A new mirror art installation has recently been opened, with the aim of encouraging Victorians to reflect on workplace safety. [ + ]
Concrete pipe falls, injures workers
Two Queensland excavation workers have been injured after a 1350 mm-diameter concrete stormwater pipe toppled over. [ + ]
Heavy machinery hits houses, sparks warnings
Two serious incidents have prompted warnings about the dangers of heavy machinery. [ + ]
Electrical company convicted after apprentice killed
The death of an unsupervised third-year apprentice electrician has led to a conviction and $300,000 fine for the company. [ + ]
