Training to address gendered violence in the construction sector
07 April, 2022Construction workers will receive training about speaking up against gendered violence, as part of the Active Bystander/Gender Equity training rolled out across the ACT.
Vic releases specialised safety advice for seasonal workers
24 March, 2022Pacific Islander workers will receive safety resources in their own language as part of an initiative to help them stay safe while working on Victorian farms.
New campaign to improve safety of young workers
14 February, 2022WorkSafe Victoria has launched a safety campaign to teach young workers about their rights and encourage them to speak up about unsafe working conditions.
OHS Essentials program to promote safety in construction
03 February, 2022The OHS Essentials Program is a free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety (OHS) experts.
Guide released to combat modern slavery in resources, energy sectors
17 December, 2021A new guide has been published to help Australian businesses in the resources and energy sectors understand and manage their modern slavery risks.
Safety management today: 5 key problems
07 September, 2021 by David Provan, Managing Director, Forge WorksA safety management and organisational change expert sets out five key problems with the way that many organisations are managing safety today.
AMMA mental health framework to aid resources and energy sector
06 August, 2021AMMA has launched the Resources and Energy Industry Workforce Mental Health Framework, to help employers maintain mentally healthy workplaces.
Standards Australia provides free course for NSW construction sector
30 July, 2021In July, to assist NSW trades professionals to boost their skills during lockdown, Standards Australia provided temporary free access to a construction course.
Affirmer web- and mobile-based learning solution
21 July, 2021Affirmer's web- and mobile-based learning solution provides customised learning through a range of digital technologies, such as AR, VR and animation.
Safety Champion software
13 July, 2021Developed by OHS/WHS consultants, Safety Champion software helps businesses meet their compliance duties, with 13 modules for effective safety management.
Hydraulics-focused training academy boosts distributor safety
22 April, 2021The Hydraulink Academy has delivered a training course to boost the safety qualifications of two Queensland distributors, Hose Corp and Nebo Motors.
Fleetcoach driver safety training
01 April, 2021Fleetcoach has developed a range of driver training plans, focusing on fleet management, driver safety and wellbeing.
Help in working through the workplace regulatory maze
01 December, 2020Safety for Life has developed 'SHERM Software', to streamline business efficiencies with a high emphasis on compliance, risk management, training and competency.
Audit program sets sights on mining aviation safety
28 October, 2020The Basic Aviation Risk Standard program, implemented by the Flight Safety Foundation, has reduced aviation accidents in the mining sector since 2012.
OFSC audit activities revised due to COVID-19 restrictions
14 August, 2020Federal Safety Commissioner David Denney has revised the OFSC Audit Arrangements in Victoria to reflect changes in the construction industry due to COVID-19.
