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 has welcomed the Queensland Government's ban on working with engineered stone from 1 July and developed support services for patients and their families. [ + ]

The Electrical Safety Regulator within NT Worksafe has encouraged Territorians to provide feedback about changes to the Territory's electrical safety laws. [ + ]

The workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL list) will be adopted throughout Australia from 1 December 2026. [ + ]

Western Australians diagnosed with diseases caused by exposure to asbestos or silica will now be able to seek improved compensation outcomes under new legislation. [ + ]

Inspectors from SafeWork SA will visit workplaces across the state as part of a six-month campaign to ensure noise risks are managed effectively. [ + ]

Teletrac Navman and the Australian Trucking Organisation have expanded their diversity and inclusion program to attract and retain a diverse workforce for the transport industry. [ + ]

WorkSafe WA has launched a campaign to address security issues across the state's construction sites. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has released a range of resources to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work at Worker's Memorial Day, both of which will take place on 28 April 2024. [ + ]

The MATES Big Lap initiative will return in 2024, from 1–31 May, to combat suicide and bolster mental health in the construction, mining, energy and manufacturing sectors. [ + ]

A warehouse, storage and transport company has been fined after a delivery truck driver sustained serious injuries when he was struck by steel beams. [ + ]

The Melbourne Workplace Health & Safety Show has announced the agenda and line-up of speakers for its three Summit Stage conferences, taking place from 22 to 23 May 2024. [ + ]

Work Health and Safety Ministers in Western Australia have decided to implement a six-month transition period after the 1 July ban on the supply, installation or processing of engineered stone. [ + ]

LiftEx Gold Coast will offer attendees a comprehensive view of the latest technologies and advancements in safety for lifting equipment and height safety. [ + ]

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. [ + ]