National Tradies Month during August
04 August, 2015Tradespeople are in the spotlight this month during Tradies National Health Month, a national campaign focusing on the health, safety and positive effects of physiotherapy for workers in a labour-intensive industry.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth Crisis Covered workplace incident communication tool
04 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Corrs Chambers WestgarthThe Crisis Covered communication tool developed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth is a workplace health and safety tool designed to manage legal risks in the event of a workplace incident.
Risk-taking higher in transport industry: report
03 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia has published new research reports, and a key finding to emerge is the level of risk-taking accepted by employers in the transport sector compared to other industries.
Construction inspections for WA
03 August, 2015A new program by WorkSafe will focus on safety standards across construction sites in Perth during August.
Cartel conduct in the construction industry?
31 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe ACCC says it is aware of serious allegations and evidence which point to cartel conduct in Canberra's construction industry.
Have your say on the future of explosives regulation
31 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaYou can now comment on the future of explosives regulation in Australia through Safe Work Australia. The comment period is open until 10 September.
Is it safe to work alone?
30 July, 2015 by Joanne Flitcroft*Whether your workers work at your site, within your factory or are out on the road, the obligations to ensure their health, safety and welfare are always present. With lone workers, however, the way in which you fulfil those obligations and the controls and monitoring that is available to you change significantly.
Companies facing charges over workplace accidents
30 July, 2015Two companies may face fines of up to $1.5 million for charges over alleged workplace accidents that injured workers in 2013.
Join Safety Solutions at your industry golf day in September
30 July, 2015Westwick-Farrow Media has joined forces with the Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) for the inaugural Industry Tech Golf Day, to be held at Manly Golf Club on Thursday 3 September.
New support line for FIFO workers and families
29 July, 2015A free 24/7 helpline is now open for FIFO workers in need of alcohol and drug support.
Risks of underground water hazards: report
28 July, 2015An investigation report following the death of a miner last year has been prepared by the NSW Mine Safety Investigation Unit and lists recommendations for industry.
Conference early-bird registration closing Friday
28 July, 2015Early-bird discounts for the 25th Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar, to be held 9-10 September, close this Friday.
ACCC says it's not responsible for building product regulation
27 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionPublic interest in the origin of products and safety of building materials has increased prompting the ACCC to clarify its role in relation to building product regulation.
Wearable tech to cut down maintenance costs and time for big industries
24 July, 2015 | Supplied by: CSIRO - Manufacturing, Materials and MineralsNew wearable technology may soon reduce downtime and maintenance costs for the aerospace industry under a recent agreement between the CSIRO and TAE, which could also open up opportunities for other big industries.
Farm safety culture pays off
23 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Rural Industries Research & Development CorporationDeveloping a safety culture has financial benefits in addition to reducing workplace incidents on farms, new research shows.
