ETU calls for mandatory female toilets across Aussie worksites
27 August, 2021Mandating women's amenities in worksites across Australia could help bridge the gender gap in male-dominated industries, according to a report from the ETU.
WA resources sector commits to safe and respectful workplaces
02 July, 2021Amid sexual harassment and assault claims in the sector, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA has reasserted its commitment to providing safe workplaces.
ACT enacts tougher laws to boost worker safety
01 July, 2021The ACT Government has announced plans to enact tougher industrial manslaughter legislation to better protect workers and prevent workplace tragedies.
Revised standard highlights boiler safety
12 May, 2021Standards Australia has published a revised standard that outlines the safety requirements for the operation of boilers and pressure equipment devices.
MCA commends government response to Respect@Work Report
14 April, 2021The Minerals Council of Australia has committed to working with the Australian Government to implement legislative reforms to stamp out workplace sexual harassment.
WA employers urged to review plans as cyclone season nears
28 January, 2021Employers in Western Australia are being urged to review their contingency plans for the cyclone season, as Tropical Cyclone Lucas forms off the North-West Coast.
Mining sector strives to eliminate sexual harassment
21 January, 2021The Minerals Council of Australia has launched a policy to eliminate sexual harassment in the Australian mining industry.
New public register for asbestos removal licence holders
20 January, 2021From 1 February 2021, those with an ACT licence for asbestos removal (class A or class B) will have their licence details published on the WorkSafe ACT online register.
WorkSafe WA issues heat stress warning for workplaces
12 January, 2021WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh has urged employers to protect workers from heat stress as another week of summer heat sweeps across the state.
Legislation improves mental health support for Vic workers
03 December, 2020The Victorian Government has introduced legislation that enables Victorian workers affected by work-related mental health injuries to access treatment and support.
Deputy Premier tables report on review of WHS (MPS) laws
18 November, 2020The NSW Deputy Premier has tabled the report into the statutory review of the WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) laws; the review has made 40 recommendations for improvements to the laws.
Safe Work Australia updates WHS regulations for GHS 7
12 November, 2020Safe Work Australia has updated the Model WHS Regulations (Hazardous Chemicals) Amendment 2020 ahead of the two-year transition to GHS 7, commencing in January 2021.
Second scaffolding safety blitz for NSW
01 October, 2020A new scaffolding safety blitz has been announced for NSW construction sites, after a recent safety blitz saw 800 notices issued across the state.
NSW Resources Regulator releases quarterly safety report
04 September, 2020The Quarterly Safety Report for April to June 2020 outlines incidents and trends relating to hazard management and provides sector-specific information.
Standards Australia revises standards for steel structures
03 September, 2020Standards Australia has revised two standards regarding steel structures and the fabrication and erection of steel structures, to better support the steel sector.
