Industry News
Partnership to deliver safer, more efficient drone flights
Drone management software provider Unleash live has partnered with UTM solutions provider AstraUTM to enhance the safety and efficiency of drone operations. [ + ]
Company charged after worker seriously injured by steel beams
A Victorian transport logistics company has been charged after a worker was seriously injured by falling steel beams at a West Melbourne freight depot in 2021. [ + ]
Calls for greater road safety standards for road workers
The Australian Flexible Pavement Association has marked Road Safety Week by calling for greater road safety standards for road users and road workers. [ + ]
R U OK? launches resources for young apprentices, trainees
R U OK? has released free resources to empower apprentices and trainees with the knowledge to have meaningful conversations and foster supportive friendships. [ + ]
Electrical Safety Act open for consultation
Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on proposed amendments to the Electrical Safety Act; feedback on key issues can be submitted until 27 June 2023. [ + ]
More funding for early detection of silicosis
Monash University has received a funding boost for research projects related to the early screening and detection of silicosis. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2023 WorkSafe Awards
Now in their 34th year, the WorkSafe Awards recognise the achievements of those who have contributed to reducing workplace harm or improving outcomes for injured workers. [ + ]
Prioritising worker wellbeing to prevent illness and injury
The Workplace Health & Safety Show aims to help employers effectively develop workplace wellbeing programs to support worker mental health. [ + ]
Feedback sought about WES for diesel particulate matter
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback about a proposed workplace exposure standard (WES) for diesel particulate matter, as exposure can lead to certain cancers. [ + ]
Silica dust exposure sees quarry fined $180K
A $180,000 fine and conviction has been issued to the operator of a Montrose quarry, following the exposure of workers to respirable crystalline silica. [ + ]
Employers urged to be wary of crush injuries in the workplace
WorkSafe Victoria is calling on employers to address the risk of crush injuries in the workplace, after eight people died in workplace crush incidents in 2022. [ + ]
The importance of first aid training in workplace safety
First aid training has been highlighted as a key part of workplace safety, following the release of a 10-year government injury and fatality reduction strategy. [ + ]
Theme revealed for National Safe Work Month 2023
Safe Work Australia has released the theme and campaign kit for National Safe Work Month, taking place in October 2023. [ + ]
Partial finger amputation leads to $50K fine for Vic water corporation
A Victorian utlity company has been fined after a worker sustained serious hand injuries while cleaning part of a wastewater management system. [ + ]
Qld takes steps to further support worker safety
The Queensland Government has accepted all 31 recommendations of a review into the Work Health and Safety Act and taken steps to manage silica dust in construction and manufacturing. [ + ]