Construction site inspections target safety issues
07 September, 2022Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have visited construction sites in both states, to highlight the risks of falls from height and respirable crystalline silica.
Survey reveals mental health struggles of tradespeople
25 August, 2022A survey conducted by Steel Blue and Beyond Blue has revealed that one in five Aussie tradespeople wouldn't tell anyone if they had depression.
Qld announces new road rules to better protect emergency workers
25 August, 2022Queensland has introduced new road rules that will require motorists to move over and slow down for emergency services workers.
Free toolkit promotes mentally healthy workplaces for small businesses
25 August, 2022Small businesses across Victoria can now access a free online toolkit that provides tailored support to help them foster mentally healthy workplaces.
OzHelp, Monash University partner to reveal Health in Gear outcomes
24 August, 2022OzHelp has partnered with Monash University to deliver an independent evaluation of its Health in Gear transport and logistics worker wellbeing program.
Vic safety regulator delivers new grants to boost workplace safety
23 August, 2022 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaWorkSafe Victoria has awarded $2.47 million worth of grants to nine projects to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers.
Registrations open for Safe Work Month 2022
18 August, 2022Health and safety representatives, managers, safety professionals and workers in all industry sectors are encouraged to register for Safe Work Month in October.
Data-driven OHS: a practical approach
17 August, 2022 | Supplied by: SAI360How the fundamentals of data collection in OHS still matter in the age of digitalisation and pandemics.
Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney announces speaker line-up
15 August, 2022The Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney has announced the line-up of speakers for its September conference.
How Paralympians are changing workplace safety attitudes
09 August, 2022 | Supplied by: icareThere's one thing that's always guaranteed to happen when icare speaker Kahi Puru visits a workplace...
Communicating OHS across languages: Vic updates compliance code
03 August, 2022WorkSafe has released updated guidance to help employers better communicate health and safety messages to employees across multilingual workplaces.
Using AI to improve HSE compliance programs
03 August, 2022 by David Smith, Business Director, APAC Region, Wolters Kluwer Enablon | Supplied by: Wolters Kluwer EnablonCompliance with health, safety and environmental (HSE) regulations requires a lot of resources, and it is time-consuming.
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.
