New South Wales sets out regulatory intent during COVID-19
07 April, 2020SafeWork NSW has released a statement of regulatory intent to outline its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with WHS legislation.
Mining through COVID-19
03 April, 2020Key representatives of Australia's mining workers and companies, together with regulators, have issued statements supporting safety in the face of COVID-19.
Greencap Cm3 Online Contractor Prequalification System
03 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Greencap LimitedGreencap's Cm3 contractor prequalification system allows users to find suitable contractors from a wide database, based on WHS capabilities and practices.
OFSC amends operations in light of COVID-19
01 April, 2020The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner has introduced temporary changes in audit processes for the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.
Work in the time of corona: risk management for COVID-19
31 March, 2020With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Australia, WorkCover Queensland has advised employers and workers to manage work health and safety risks.
Work from home mobile app: free for six months
30 March, 2020Safe365 has announced that its smartphone app will be freely available for the next six months to small and medium-sized enterprises on their Starter Plans.
Minerals industry working together amidst COVID-19 crisis
26 March, 2020The Minerals Council of Australia has revealed that the minerals sector is working to ensure worker safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SafeWork SA temporarily closes customer front counter
25 March, 2020To minimise face-to-face interaction amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, SafeWork SA has temporarily closed its Customer Service Front Counters.
Industry welcomes latest COVID-19 economic response
24 March, 2020The building and construction and trucking industries have welcomed the Australian Government's second coronavirus stimulus package, announced on 22 March.
Coronavirus advice for NSW workplaces
24 March, 2020SafeWork NSW has issued advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on managing the coronavirus outbreak in their workplace.
WorkSafe Vic notes $650m after tax loss in half-year results
20 March, 2020WorkSafe Victoria has recorded an after tax loss of $650m for the six months to December 2019; a $275m improvement since December 2018.
Workplace Health & Safety Show postponed
19 March, 2020In response to the ban on all non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, the Workplace Health & Safety Show has been postponed to 2021.
High potential incidents: an untapped goldmine to drive safety improvements
17 March, 2020 by James Pomeroy* | Supplied by: Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance LimitedFocusing on the potential of an incident rather than the outcome provides fertile ground to improve safety, but it requires changes in how we engage, investigate, learn and measure.
Disaster & Emergency Management Conference 2020
17 March, 2020The Disaster & Emergency Management Conference enables attendees to develop strategies and skills to improve search and rescue operations.
NT WorkSafe launches campaign about workplace safety
17 March, 2020The Homecomings campaign launched by NT WorkSafe strives to act as a reminder for workers and businesses to prioritise workplace safety.
