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.
Fraudulent construction training courses offered online
21 July, 2020As misleading websites offer discounted white card courses, NT workers must attain their white card through an approved registered training organisation.
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.
