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.
Safety inspections conducted on mobile plants
15 May, 2017Poor safety around mobile plants is the target of a WorkSafe Victoria blitz.
Safety regulations updated for Victoria
15 May, 2017New OHS Regulations 2017 for Victoria will become effective as of 18 June.
New agreement for WorkSafe and EPA on major projects
08 May, 2017A memorandum of understanding has been signed between WorkSafe Victoria and the Environment Protection Authority.
WHS report released by Safe Work Australia
16 March, 2017A new report has been released by Safe Work Australia that focuses on the processes for gathering and communicating work health and safety performance information.
TradieSafe program aims to improve construction safety
07 March, 2017A project has been launched by SafeWork NSW to try and reduce injuries in the Hunter region's residential construction industry.
More support for building health and sustainability
02 February, 2017The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) have released a guidance document that will both support the health and wellbeing of people inside buildings as well as ensure sustainability.
