Crane safety checks continue after worker death
17 September, 2018Safety checks on more than 60 Raimondi cranes are being verified by WorkSafe Victoria, following a tragic incident at Box Hill on 6 September.
Six ways to keep buildings and workers safe from fire
14 September, 2018Fire poses a serious risk to the safety and welfare of building occupants, as well as having the potential to have a devastating effect on businesses.
WA machine repair safety inspections underway
24 August, 2018An inspection program that focuses on machinery repair will be carried out in WA workplaces.
Hazardous chemical classification guide updated
20 August, 2018Updates to the guide provide clear, simple and practical information to help businesses classify the chemicals they use.
Update on review of model WHS laws
20 August, 2018Public submissions for the review — which is looking at whether model WHS laws are achieving the objectives stated in the model WHS Act — have now closed.
Theme parks receive rigorous safety standards
06 August, 2018There will be a major overhaul of safety standards for the theme park and amusement ride industry.
Workplace exposure standards consultation RIS opens
03 August, 2018The standards for workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals and substances under model Work Health and Safety laws are now open for consultation.
Digital safety inspections the way of the future
01 August, 2018 by Karl Ahlgren, PervidiSafety inspections on workplace tools and processes are becoming increasingly important as new technology and machinery is made available.
WestConnex work stops after emergency system fails
27 July, 2018The emergency evacuation system has failed on the WestConnex motorway project, with work halted until the problem is fixed.
Renewable energy electrical safety guide released
26 July, 2018A new safety guide has been released to provide electrical safety guidelines for lithium-based battery storage equipment.
Damaged crane causes safety concerns
25 July, 2018A crane at a construction site in Richmond has been damaged by high winds.
Collapse of grain silo prompts warnings
19 July, 2018A full grain silo is believed to have collapsed near Mallala, South Australia, in June 2018.
Updated safety standard for DC isolating switches
10 July, 2018A new standard has been developed to improve safety outcomes for isolators used during renewable energy installations.
Construction industry falls short on height safety
05 July, 2018A SafeWork NSW safety blitz, which kicked off in November last year, has so far issued $115,000 in fines over breaches to safety laws on construction sites.
Understanding the safety implications of ageing cranes
03 July, 2018Ageing cranes can pose safety risks, with the potential for lifting gear failure that leads to injuries or death.