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UQ mine safety training headed for Argentina

27 June, 2025

Australia's Department of Education has awarded The University of Queensland a $1 million funding package, which will include mine safety training in Argentina.


From general to specialised: choosing the right AI for EHS

23 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Soter Analytics

Understanding the difference between general-purpose and industry-specific AI models is essential for EHS professionals — here's why.


CFMEU High Court decision welcomed by industry

20 June, 2025

The Australian Constructors Association and Ai Group have welcomed the unanimous High Court decision to uphold the CFMEU (Construction & General) administration.


Safe Work Australia releases Research and Evaluation Strategy

13 June, 2025

Setting out a national research agenda to make workplaces safe and save lives, Safe Work Australia's Research and Evaluation Strategy has been released.


Why Monday is the most dangerous day on a building site

26 May, 2025 by Milad Haghani, Senior Lecturer of Urban Risk & Resilience, UNSW Sydney

There are more accidents on a Monday than any other weekday, with a number of factors combining to give us this "Monday effect".


Law Society urges pause on NSW workers comp changes

19 May, 2025

The Law Society of NSW has recommended a pause in NSW for broader consultations on what it calls "rushed and unbalanced new workers compensation laws".


Free psychosocial risks course aims to protect SA workers

16 May, 2025 | Supplied by: SafeWork SA

The Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Risks in the Workplace training course aims to help businesses understand how to protect SA workers from psychosocial risks.


Queensland appoints Mining and Resources Coroner

09 May, 2025

The Queensland Government has appointed Wayne Pennell Mining and Resources Coroner, to investigate fatalities and make recommendations to enhance worker safety.


SafeWork NSW's 2025–26 priorities — have your say

09 May, 2025

Until 25 May, SafeWork NSW is seeking feedback from employers, workers, industry and unions on its regulatory priorities for the 2025–26 financial year.


Victoria offers workers free mental health support

05 May, 2025

In a pilot program, Victorian workers in small and medium-sized businesses who do not have similar support in place can access up to four free mental health sessions.


Mine tragedy site added to NSW State Heritage Register

05 May, 2025

The Mount Kembla Mine Disaster Site Ruins and Setting, the site of Australia's worst mining disaster, has been recognised with a state heritage listing.


Melbourne Workplace Wellbeing Summit at WHS Show Melbourne

28 April, 2025

Running from 21–22 May, the Workplace Health & Safety Show Melbourne will feature the two-day Melbourne Workplace Wellbeing Summit, dedicated to mental health.


What a psychologically safe workplace looks like

24 April, 2025

A personal account from a remote mining site shows how a psychologically safe workplace foundation can be fostered, even in the harshest of Australian locations.


MyPass digital workforce management system

16 April, 2025 | Supplied by: MyPass Global

MyPass is a digital workforce management system, designed to streamline safety and compliance in highly regulated industries.


Contract labour in mining: do savings outweigh safety outcomes?

11 April, 2025

Australian researchers have analysed decades of research on contract labour in mining, arguing that the cost reductions could create unforeseen safety risks.


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