How good is your WHS knowledge?
31 October, 2016Test your work health and safety knowledge with the interactive Safe Work Australia online quiz.
Safety on the agenda at NHVR technical working group
25 October, 2016The first technical working group held by the NHVR will focus on issues such as brake systems, tyre inflation and work surrounding coupling safety.
Aussie Pumps alerts industry to new plumbing standard
14 October, 2016The AS/NZS 4322.1 standard for the plumbing industry is designed to protect users of high-pressure cleaning and jetting equipment.
SafeWork NSW surveys farm safety
12 October, 2016With 1514 injuries sustained on farms during the three years to July 2010, SafeWork NSW is aiming is to reduce this number and improve injury management.
WorkSafe Victoria urges employers to look out for young workers
22 September, 2016Young workers are the most vulnerable to workplace injuries, particularly in the construction, retail, manufacturing and hospitality industries, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
SIRA reveals updated workers compensation regulation
07 September, 2016According to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA), an updated workers compensation regulation in NSW is designed to accurately reflect recent legislative change and reforms.
Safe Work Australia bullying guidelines updated
06 September, 2016Safe Work Australia has updated two publications on workplace bullying, which will provide managers and workers with a better understanding of how to address and minimise the risk of workplace bullying.
Farmers to benefit from quad bike safety scheme
30 August, 2016WorkSafe Victoria and the Victorian Farmers Federation have released further details about a quad bike rebate scheme designed to protect farmers, their families and employees.
Safety roadmap to drive down workplace injuries
23 August, 2016New targets have been set to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities, as SafeWork NSW launches its workplace safety roadmap.
Warning on falsified high risk work licences
15 June, 2016WorkSafe WA has issued a warning to businesses to carefully check high risk work licences after being alerted to a falsified licence holder.
Call for public comment on WA's workplace safety regulations
02 June, 2016Western Australians are being given the opportunity to contribute to the state's future workplace safety and health system by submitting comment on the model Work Health and Safety Regulations.
Revised electrical safety code
27 May, 2016Revised every five years, a new edition of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) will be available this August.
Transport industry weighs in on HVNL reform
04 May, 2016Who is responsible, and for what, under the Heavy Vehicle National Law? That's all being determined under the second phase of reforms for executive officer liability.
Australian standard for spill control kits launched
19 April, 2016A new Australian standard for spill kit colouring and labelling is now available and will be gradually phased in until the end of 2017.
Push for protection devices to be fitted on quad bikes: Victoria
03 March, 2016A new safety approach from WorkSafe Victoria may see a push for rollover protection to be fitted to quad bikes in Victorian workplaces to reduce fatalities and serious injuries.
