Industry News
Arborist fined after worker struck by wood chipper hood
An Alice Springs arborist has been convicted and fined over an incident with a wood chipper that left a worker seriously injured. [ + ]
Manufacturers seek safer alternatives to engineered stone
With the ban on engineered stone to come into effect from 1 July 2024, manufacturers are seeking safer alternatives, such as natural stone and porcelain. [ + ]
Collective action needed to keep asbestos out of the supply chain
As Australia faces the threat of asbestos in homes and public spaces, John Batty of EDP Consultants highlights the dangers of asbestos contamination due to inadequate demolition practices. [ + ]
Safety warning issued for quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles
SafeWork NSW has issued a safety warning for the use of quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles, after a spate of serious incidents involving farm vehicles. [ + ]
Nominations open for Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards
Nominations are open for the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards, celebrating health and safety initiatives across Western Australian workplaces. [ + ]
Level crossing safety notice issued for truck drivers
A National Level Crossing Safety Notice has been issued to help Aussie truck drivers stay vigilant at level crossings. [ + ]
Vic employers urged to manage the risks of working in heat
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a reminder for employers to ensure their workers are protected from the risks of extreme heat and fire danger. [ + ]
WA employers urged to implement cyclone safety plans
Employers in Western Australia are being urged to review their contingency plans for the cyclone season, in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln. [ + ]
WorkSafe Vic launches blitz to prevent construction falls
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a blitz to prevent fall risks in the construction sector after hundreds of workers suffered workplace harm from falls in 2023. [ + ]
SWA updates preliminary workplace fatalities data for 2024
Safe Work Australia has updated its preliminary fatalities dashboard and provided the latest estimate of workers killed as a result of injuries in Australian workplaces. [ + ]
Revamped Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Melbourne and Sydney
The Workplace Health & Safety Show has been revamped for 2024, with a new Summit Stage and Spotlight Stage; registrations for the event are open now. [ + ]
Farmer fatally struck by shed roof
A Victorian farmer has died after being struck by a shed roof that detached in strong winds; WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the incident. [ + ]
New network to support older employees with musculoskeletal disorders
A research network aimed at transforming the management of chronic musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace has been launched at the University of Birmingham. [ + ]
SWA releases interactive Safe Work Method Statement tool
Safe Work Australia has developed an interactive guide to help those in the construction sector understand the purpose of an SWMS, when it is required and how to use it. [ + ]
Partnership to enhance mental health support in construction
A partnership between MATES in Construction and EML Group will bolster mental health support in the construction sector by adding two more field officers in NSW. [ + ]
