Business

WA to introduce new WHS laws and regulations

17 March, 2022

Western Australia has taken steps to modernise its work health and safety laws, with the new work health and safety regulations to come into effect from 31 March 2022.


Workforce management platform

17 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Avetta

Avetta One Workforce Management assists companies in onboarding, qualifying, training and tracking contractors across their supply chain.


Safety industry pioneers to convene at Workplace Health & Safety Show

15 March, 2022

The Workplace Health & Safety Show will take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 25–26 May and will feature a range of innovative technologies.


Welding manufacturer upgrades to new premises in Sydney

15 March, 2022

Welding equipment manufacturer Kemppi Australia has moved its head office into new, purpose-designed premises in Wetherill Park, Sydney.


SWA seeks feedback from workers about National Safe Work Month

10 March, 2022

Safe Work Australia has encouraged workers and employers to provide feedback about National Safe Work Month through an online survey.


Survey reveals Metro Tasmania bus drivers are threatened at work

10 March, 2022

A survey of Metro Tasmania bus drivers has found that seven out of 10 bus drivers have been threatened while at work.


Registrations open for Australian Manufacturing Week 2022

01 March, 2022

Registrations have opened for Australian Manufacturing Week. The exhibition will take place in Sydney in June 2022, under the theme 'Where technology meets innovation'.


Nominations open for 2022 National Trucking Industry Awards

28 February, 2022

Nominations are now open for the 2022 National Trucking Industry Awards. The awards recognise the most committed individuals and organisations in the Australian trucking industry.


Transport business fined for unlawful JobKeeper cashback payments

28 February, 2022

A Queensland business owner is facing a $14,000 penalty for allegedly requiring an employee to repay his JobKeeper payments between March and September 2020.


Joanne Farrell new Chair of Safe Work Australia

17 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Safe Work Australia

Joanne Farrell has commenced as Chair of Safe Work Australia for a three-year term.


Industry body welcomes developments on Heavy Vehicle National Law

14 February, 2022

The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed news from a meeting of infrastructure and transport ministers, regarding the development of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.


New campaign to improve safety of young workers

14 February, 2022

WorkSafe Victoria has launched a safety campaign to teach young workers about their rights and encourage them to speak up about unsafe working conditions.


OHS Essentials program to promote safety in construction

03 February, 2022

The OHS Essentials Program is a free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety (OHS) experts.


SA introduces scheme to enable recognition of interstate licences

03 February, 2022

SafeWork SA has implemented an Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme to ease the burden on workers relocating to another state or territory on a temporary basis.


Melbourne to host Workplace Health & Safety Show in May

01 February, 2022

The Workplace Health & Safety Show will enable industry leaders and innovators to meet face to face in Melbourne, from 25–26 May 2022.


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