WorkSafe Victoria investigates coolroom fatality
24 March, 2023WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the death of a truck driver who was found dead in a low-oxygenated coolroom at a Shepparton warehouse.
Snowy Hydro workers threaten walk-off over unsafe work conditions
06 March, 2023The Australian Workers' Union has raised concerns about the unsafe and unhygienic working conditions on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project after workers were served maggot-infested food.
Regulator urges employers to make safety a priority in 2023
06 March, 2023WorkSafe Victoria has called on all Victorians to prioritise health and safety in the workplace following the deaths of 61 workers in 2022.
Boosting site safety with AI in visitor management systems
15 February, 2023Digital contractor management platform LinkSafe has partnered with Nirovision for its visitor management solution that is powered by facial recognition.
SafeWork NSW launches electrical safety blitz
01 February, 2023Inspectors from SafeWork NSW will be visiting worksites across the state to increase safety and awareness of electrical hazards such as overhead powerlines.
SA Government to act on SafeWork SA review
31 January, 2023The South Australian Government has released an independent review into the practices and processes of SafeWork SA.
LinkSafe Forms
09 December, 2022LinkSafe has launched LinkSafe Forms — a flexible, easy-to-use cloud-based solution that helps facilitate onsite data capturing.
Why action must be taken on truck driver health
07 December, 2022 by Amy SteedResearch 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, 2022SafeWork 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, 2022Manufacturers 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, 2022A 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, 2022Inspectors 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, 2022Small 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, 2022WorkSafe 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 EnablonCompliance with health, safety and environmental (HSE) regulations requires a lot of resources, and it is time-consuming.
