Consultation Regulation Impact Statement on Stevedoring released
04 November, 2013Safe Work Australia has released a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on Stevedoring to support the public comment process for the draft Code of Practice: Managing Risks in Stevedoring.
Divorced people more likely to die from preventable accidents than married people
04 November, 2013Divorced people are more likely to die from preventable accidents than their married counterparts, according to a new study from sociologists at Rice University and the University of Pennsylvania. The study also found that single people and those with low educational attainment are at greater risk for accidental death.
Fatality reports released
01 November, 2013Safe Work Australia CEO Rex Hoy has announced the release of two reports examining fatalities due to work-related traumatic injury, and injuries and fatalities arising from falls from height.
Bats confirmed as SARS origin
31 October, 2013A team of international scientists has isolated a very close relative of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) from horseshoe bats in China, confirming them as the origin of the virus responsible for the 2002-2003 pandemic.
Safety tips for harvesting
31 October, 2013As South Australian farmers toil amid an early harvest with promising yields, SafeWork SA reminds all farm workers to put safety first.
The lowest compensated fatality rate in a decade
30 October, 2013
Work-related compensated injury fatalities are at the lowest level since 2002 according to a report released today by SafeWork Australia.
NIOSH study of firefighters finds increased rates of cancer
29 October, 2013A combined population of 30,000 firefighters from three large cities had higher rates of several types of cancers, and of all cancers combined, than the US population as a whole, researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and colleagues found in a new study.
New laws will help prevent child falls from windows
29 October, 2013Minister for Fair Trading in NSW Anthony Roberts has announced that new window safety laws to help prevent children falling from residential strata buildings have now passed through Parliament.
Aurizon wins safety award
28 October, 2013Aurizon has welcomed industry recognition of its safety achievements with the winning of the 2013 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA) Industry Excellence Award for Safety.
Transdev CEO is Safety Ambassador of the Year
28 October, 2013The CEO of Australasian public transport company Transdev Australasia, Jonathan Metcalfe, has been announced as the Safety Ambassador of the Year for his commitment to keeping his workers and users of Transdev’s services safe.
2013 NSCA safety winners announced
25 October, 2013Barwon Water Alliance claimed top honours at the 2013 NSCA/GIO Workers Compensation National Safety Awards of Excellence.
More small businesses to benefit from WorkCover safety rebate
24 October, 2013WorkCover NSW has expanded its Small Business Rebate Program to include businesses with up to 50 workers, making them eligible to apply for rebates of up to $500 towards the purchase and installation of safety improvements.
Are you ready for a first aid emergency?
23 October, 2013 | Supplied by: St John Ambulance Australia (Vic) IncSt John Ambulance Victoria has launched its 'Five steps to first aid readiness' initiative to help Victorian businesses minimise their workplace risks and be better prepared to respond to first aid emergencies.
Don't leave safety behind at harvest
21 October, 2013As the busy harvest season draws closer, farmers and grain growers are being urged to make safety the most important part of their planning, said WorkSafe Health and Safety General Manager, Victoria, Lisa Sturzenegger.
Don't let injury be a strain on your workplace
21 October, 2013With the end of Safe Work Australia Month approaching, CEO Rex Hoy is urging all Australian workers to take care and avoid the nation's most common work-related injury - musculoskeletal disorders.
