Victorian employers fined $16m for safety breaches in 2023
05 February, 2024Victorian employers have been reminded of the legal consequences they could face if they fail their health and safety duties, after the total fines for safety breaches hit $16 million in 2023.
New code of practice to eliminate gender-based harassment
15 January, 2024Safe Work Australia has published a model code of practice to help PCBUs eliminate or minimise the risk of sexual and gender-based harassment at work.
New SafeWork inspectors to promote health and safety in NSW
15 January, 2024Thirty-five new graduates will join the SafeWork inspectorate team to help ensure NSW workers return home safely at the end of each day.
Qld to strengthen electrical safety laws
15 January, 2024The Queensland Government has proposed new laws to improve electrical safety and enhance the government's ability to regulate high-risk electrical products.
Australia to ban engineered stone due to silicosis risk
15 December, 2023 by Ashna MehtaThe use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone in Australia will be banned from 1 July 2024, to protect workers from respirable crystalline silica.
Qld mines urged to prioritise safety during storm season
01 December, 2023Queensland's safety regulator for the resources sector has called on mine sites to put the safety of workers first during storm season.
New MoU to mark National Asbestos Awareness Week
20 November, 2023The National Association of Testing Authorities has signed an MoU with the Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency to ensure the reliability of asbestos testing in government buildings.
SWA campaign urges workers to be silica smart
17 November, 2023A new phase of the 'Clean Air. Clear Lungs.' occupational lung diseases campaign from Safe Work Australia aims to improve understanding of the hazards of silica dust.
NSW, Vic conduct construction safety blitz
10 November, 2023SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria have conducted a cross-border inspection of construction sites to reduce the risk of falls and exposure to asbestos.
SafeWork NSW issues warning after concerning trend
03 November, 2023SafeWork NSW has issued a warning for businesses about fines of up to $50,000 and potential prosecution should they fail to report workplace incidents.
SafetyIQ Safety Management Software
01 November, 2023The Safety Management Software from SafetyIQ is designed for organisations operating in high-risk environments or with dangerous equipment.
Big Ass Fans Cool-Space evaporative cooler
01 November, 2023The Big Ass Fans Cool-Space evaporative cooler uses only water and air movement to create a cool environment.
WorkSafe ACT cracks down on residential construction safety
27 October, 2023Repeat offenders in the ACT's residential construction industry have been urged to improve health and safety standards for all workers.
SWA releases guidance for workplace asbestos registers
08 September, 2023Safe Work Australia has published a guide to help employers understand how to develop and maintain a comprehensive asbestos register.
Safety blitz shines light on trenching risks
07 September, 2023WorkSafe inspectors have visited 32 construction sites in inner Melbourne to raise awareness of exclusion zones and fencing around trenches, and battering excavations.
