VBA investigations uncover 12 unregistered plumbers
29 June, 2020The Victorian Building Authority has taken enforcement action against 12 unlicensed or unregistered plumbers, following inspections across the Gippsland region.
Milestone 500 companies reached for WHS Accreditation Scheme
25 June, 2020The Federal Safety Commissioner's Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme has achieved a notable milestone, with 500 companies now accredited.
WA jobseekers misled by construction training courses
27 May, 2020Construction jobseekers in Western Australia are being misled by a training provider that offers 'introductory' courses at reduced prices.
SafeWork SA contacts businesses to manage COVID-19 risks
26 May, 2020As businesses reopen in South Australia, SafeWork SA will be contacting employers via phone to provide guidance and help manage the risks of COVID-19.
COVID-19 exercise a success for Far West mines
19 May, 2020PANDEMINEIUM, a virtual underground mine collapse exercise, was performed at NSW mines to test the effectiveness of new COVID-19 operating constraints.
OFSC amends operations in light of COVID-19
01 April, 2020The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner has introduced temporary changes in audit processes for the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.
Coronavirus advice for NSW workplaces
24 March, 2020SafeWork NSW has issued advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on managing the coronavirus outbreak in their workplace.
SafeWork SA campaigns to reduce musculoskeletal disorders
20 January, 2020SafeWork SA is performing a compliance and safety awareness campaign, to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the manufacturing industry.
How to conduct a safety audit of your workplace
06 December, 2019 by Penny Geftakis*Regularly conducting workplace safety audits can help mitigate or prevent injuries and fatalities. Penny Geftakis offers five steps to a proper safety audit.
Academy for hydraulics-focused training
02 December, 2019Hydraulink announced in November 2019 that it is setting up a training school to offer a range of hydraulics-focused training programs.
Fail safely: why VR is a game changer for safety training
18 September, 2019 by Ken Kencevski*VR allows real-life hazards to be experienced in a virtual environment. Ken Kencevski outlines its benefits, applications and recent uptake.
Workplace bullying occurs at all levels
05 September, 2019In this episode of EML's Inappropriate Corporation, Dave learns that bullying can occur at all levels of an organisation.
Lack of training a factor in injured worker case
09 July, 2019A June 2019 ruling by a Queensland court emphasises the need for young workers to receive appropriate training.
Virtual reality CPR training rolled out for Vic students
23 May, 2019New virtual reality CPR training has just been launched by St John Ambulance Victoria, providing students with real-life scenarios from which to learn.
Supermarket chain introduces defibrillators at all stores
13 May, 2019Woolworths is planning to roll out defibrillators at all of its stores across Australia, in an effort to save lives.
