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Why action must be taken on truck driver health

07 December, 2022 by Amy Steed

Research shows that the health of many male truck drivers is in peril, with 6067 lives predicted to be lost within a decade.


NSW employers to face on-the-spot fines for WHS breaches

21 November, 2022

SafeWork NSW inspectors can now issue on-the-spot fines of up to $3600 for existing electrical work and asbestos offences.


SafeWork NSW prioritises machine safety with compliance visits

20 October, 2022

Manufacturers across the Sydney metropolitan area have received visits from SafeWork NSW Inspectors to ensure machine safety.


AIHS calls for appropriate resourcing for aviation sector

14 September, 2022

A health and safety case study broadcast on Four Corners has prompted the AIHS to call for employers in the aviation sector to employ workers with appropriate skills and capabilities.


Construction site inspections target safety issues

07 September, 2022

Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have visited construction sites in both states, to highlight the risks of falls from height and respirable crystalline silica.


Free toolkit promotes mentally healthy workplaces for small businesses

25 August, 2022

Small businesses across Victoria can now access a free online toolkit that provides tailored support to help them foster mentally healthy workplaces.


Communicating OHS across languages: Vic updates compliance code

03 August, 2022

WorkSafe has released updated guidance to help employers better communicate health and safety messages to employees across multilingual workplaces.


Using AI to improve HSE compliance programs

03 August, 2022 by David Smith, Business Director, APAC Region, Wolters Kluwer Enablon

Compliance with health, safety and environmental (HSE) regulations requires a lot of resources, and it is time-consuming.


Qld union condemns mining company's labour hire system

02 August, 2022

The Queensland Mining & Energy Union has said that a safety review of labour hire company Mastermyne has reinforced the risks involved with mine operators outsourcing employment to contracting companies.


The future of compliance management

27 July, 2022 by Shayne Connolly, Group CEO, Keep it Simple Group

For those who have had to manage traditional compliance systems — whether safety, quality or environmentally based — the challenges are well known.


CV Check Cited compliance monitoring online platform

13 July, 2022

Cited is an online platform developed by CV Check that allows for real-time compliance monitoring of employees.


Vic extends support for injured workers and families

05 July, 2022

Victoria has introduced legislative amendments to better support workers with occupational diseases that deteriorate rapidly or over a long period of time.


Speak Up Save Lives app marks milestone of 10,000 reports

30 June, 2022

The Speak Up Save Lives app has recorded 10,000 reports on workplace safety and compliance made through mobile devices since its launch.


WA launches Mine Safety Management System code of practice

29 June, 2022

WorkSafe WA has launched the Mine Safety Management System code of practice as a central component of the risk management framework for mine sites.


Union condemns extent of sexual harassment in mining sector

28 June, 2022

The AWU has condemned the mining sector's inaction on sexual violence, after a WA parliamentary inquiry revealed that sexual assault is endemic in the industry.


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