Speak Up Save Lives app marks milestone of 10,000 reports
30 June, 2022The 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, 2022WorkSafe 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, 2022The 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.
LinkSafe contractor management system
17 June, 2022The LinkSafe contractor management system provides tailored contractor management systems for safety teams across Australia.
Alcohol guidelines implemented across WA mining sites
01 June, 2022The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA has introduced guidance for the consumption of alcohol at onsite accommodation camps.
Build Aware campaign: Vic regulators target Latrobe Valley
25 May, 2022Victoria's building regulators will be visiting worksites across the Latrobe Valley, to ensure construction workers are meeting safety compliance regulations.
Companies collaborate to boost mental health of male staff
18 May, 2022A Hunter-based company has developed a program to improve the mental health and wellbeing of male workers through regular conversations and coaching.
Building handover disinfection services
13 May, 2022Decontamination of your facility should be considered multiple times; Biosafety International can help with hygiene advice, IAQ programs, and decontamination services.
SWA seeks feedback about high risk work licensing for cranes
09 May, 2022Safe Work Australia has urged stakeholders to provide feedback about high risk work licensing for cranes, to ensure it remains relevant to contemporary work practices.
Guidance released to protect workers from Japanese encephalitis
02 May, 2022Safe Work Australia has published guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking, to reduce the risk of workers contracting Japanese encephalitis.
Heart health a key focus of Safety and Health at Work Day
29 April, 2022Employers are encouraged to consider their workforce's heart health, as part of the United Nations annual Day of Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2022.
Safety first in regional Victoria as construction booms
22 April, 2022Employers and tradies across regional Victoria have been urged to prioritise safety on construction sites, as the sector faces increasing demands.
SWA fact sheet outlines WHS duties in a contractual chain
20 April, 2022Safe Work Australia has published a fact sheet to help PCBUs within a contractual chain uphold their WHS obligations and consult with other PCBUs with whom they share a duty.
Impacts of rising temperatures on outdoor worker safety
20 April, 2022Research from Charles Sturt University has investigated how the changing climate is impacting people's ability to work outdoors.
Embracing technology trends to enhance workplace health and safety
19 April, 2022With COVID-19 restrictions easing, New Zealand businesses have been encouraged to implement software that will protect people, mitigate risk and meet WHS obligations.
