Qld union condemns mining company's labour hire system
02 August, 2022The Queensland Mining & Energy Union has said that a safety review of labour hire company Mastermyne has reinforced the risks involved with mine operators outsourcing employment to contracting companies.
Dust extraction system recognised at NSW Mining HSEC Awards
28 July, 2022Glencore's Ulan Underground has received the Safety Excellence Award for its dust extraction system, which provides a safe working environment by removing airborne dust from areas where cementitious products are mixed.
The future of compliance management
27 July, 2022 by Shayne Connolly, Group CEO, Keep it Simple Group | Supplied by: Keep It Simple GroupFor those who have had to manage traditional compliance systems — whether safety, quality or environmentally based — the challenges are well known.
WA releases series of WHS codes of practice
19 July, 2022A series of work health and safety codes of practice have come into effect in Western Australia to increase the guidance available for ensuring safe workplaces.
Why construction must focus on mental health resilience
19 July, 2022 by Rachel Clements, Co-Founder & Director of Psychological Services, ResiliaSafe Work Australia's key work health and safety statistics show 9% of all claims lodged in 2020–21 were mental health-related compensation claims.
Training partnership to address industry 'skills gap'
19 July, 2022A collaboration between Endeavour Energy and Thomson Bridge will provide skills and safety training to workers in the NSW energy and infrastructure sectors.
CV Check Cited compliance monitoring online platform
13 July, 2022 | Supplied by: CV CheckCited is an online platform developed by CV Check that allows for real-time compliance monitoring of employees.
Nominations close soon for 2022 WorkSafe Awards
12 July, 2022The WorkSafe Awards recognise excellence in improving workplace health and safety across seven categories.
More visible safety leadership: adapting for the future
11 July, 2022 by Mark Wright, Managing Director of FEFO Consulting and Health and Safety Index | Supplied by: Health and Safety IndexOften the issues that senior leaders feel they must act on are disconnected from the needs of their teams.
ACT launches Residential Construction Strategy 2022–24
06 July, 2022WorkSafe ACT has introduced the Residential Construction Strategy 2022–24 to improve safety behaviour in the state's construction sector.
Workplace Health & Safety Show heads to Sydney
06 July, 2022 | Supplied by: International Exhibition & Conference Group Pty LtdThe Workplace Health & Safety Show 2022 will be held in Sydney from 20–21 September, providing a live, interactive learning experience for attendees.
Vic extends support for injured workers and families
05 July, 2022Victoria has introduced legislative amendments to better support workers with occupational diseases that deteriorate rapidly or over a long period of time.
Speak Up Save Lives app marks milestone of 10,000 reports
30 June, 2022The Speak Up Save Lives app has recorded 10,000 reports on workplace safety and compliance made through mobile devices since its launch.
Komatsu expands Aussie presence with MST Global acquisition
29 June, 2022Komatsu has acquired Australian business MST Global, to increase availability of high-speed, low-latency digital communication in underground mining.
WA launches Mine Safety Management System code of practice
29 June, 2022WorkSafe WA has launched the Mine Safety Management System code of practice as a central component of the risk management framework for mine sites.
