ISO 45001 update
08 August, 2017The ballot on the second Draft International Standard (DIS2) of 'ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use' has been approved.
Princes Highway receives lifesaving safety barriers
04 August, 2017Safety barriers have been installed over a 40 km stretch on the Princes Highway in an effort to save lives on the road.
Fire reforms to create safer buildings
04 August, 2017Extensive fire safety reforms have been developed by the NSW government, following the Grenfell Tower disaster in London.
Asbestos dispute at the Opera House
03 August, 2017Safety concerns over friable asbestos found during a major renovation of the Sydney Opera House escalated this morning, with work stopping on the project after management walked away from an agreement to have an independent industrial hygienist oversee new testing, training and work practices on the project.
Proposed safety rating system for quad bikes
25 July, 2017There has been a call for a national five-star safety rating system for quad bikes on farms, a move which has been backed by UNSW researchers.
Workplace bullies targeted by WorkSafe
21 July, 2017Employers who allow bullying in the workplace could be leaving themselves open to prosecution, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
Scaffolding injuries result in safety inspections
19 July, 2017A number of recent injuries and accidents on scaffolding have led to WorkSafe inspections being carried out in Victoria.
Recycling safety targeted by new taskforce
19 July, 2017Recycling sites will have their safety processes audited, with the Victorian government having announced a new safety taskforce.
WA to update workplace safety laws
17 July, 2017A new Work Health and Safety Bill will be developed for Western Australia, improving consistency with the rest of the country.
How clean is the air?
15 June, 2017Standards Australia recently completed revisions of two standards addressing air quality.
New wiring safety rules to be introduced
13 June, 2017A new edition of Australian Standard AS/NZS3000 is due for release later in the year.
Farmer quad bike safety the focus of Tamworth meeting
13 June, 2017A quad bike safety meeting has been held in Tamworth, focusing on ways to support farmers in adopting new safety practices.
Industry-wide trucking code proposed by ALC and ATA
30 May, 2017An industry-wide master code for heavy vehicle safety is being developed by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Australian Trucking Association (ATA).
Get prepared for new trucking safety rules in 2018
22 May, 2017New safety duties will be introduced for businesses in the Heavy Vehicle National Law chain of responsibility.
New guide to revised pressure cleaner safety standards
22 May, 2017New Australian pressure cleaner safety standards have been released, with Australian Pump creating a free guide to the changes.
