Second compliance audit for SA on silica dust exposure
07 October, 2020Following compliance audits for respirable crystalline silica dust exposure risks in 2019, SafeWork SA will perform a second round of audits in October 2020.
Enhancing WHSE and safety reporting with NLG narratives
06 October, 2020 by Simon Geragthy, Safety Reporting Advisor, Relius Reports | Supplied by: Relius ReportsHow can the use of Natural Language Generation (NLG) make it easier to generate custom WHSE reports where the data has been accurately analysed and interpreted?
Nominations open for 2021 Comcare National WHS Awards
02 October, 2020The 2021 Comcare National Work Health and Safety Awards are now accepting nominations for excellence in workplace health and safety.
NT employers urged to partake in National Safe Work Month
01 October, 2020Registrations are open for the Northern Territory's National Safe Work Month activities, with events available online as webinars for employers and workers alike.
Second scaffolding safety blitz for NSW
01 October, 2020A new scaffolding safety blitz has been announced for NSW construction sites, after a recent safety blitz saw 800 notices issued across the state.
INX Assessor practical assessments
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: INX Software Pty LtdWith INX Assessor, training administrators can leverage the form template designer capability to create and manage a library of assessment forms for assessors to conduct and record practical assessments.
WorkSafe Tasmania using tech to streamline incident reporting
30 September, 2020WorkSafe Tasmania has launched an online notification process to help businesses streamline the way they report workplace deaths, fatalities and incidents.
Jurisdiction road map: National Safe Work Month 2020
28 September, 2020 by Dr Joseph Brennan, Editor, Safety SolutionsWe detail national initiatives, plus activities at a state and territory level, to explore the Australia-wide plan this October to promote WHS through COVID-19.
Two regional deaths prompt WorkSafe WA investigation
23 September, 2020WorkSafe WA investigators are inspecting two separate incidents that led to the deaths of two men in Emu Flats and Benger.
Take5apps T5 App
22 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Take5appsThe T5 app incorporates five safety reporting apps in one and features date and time stamped reporting of risks and hazards, for improved safety reporting.
WorkSafe Victoria reviews young worker compensation payments
18 September, 2020WorkSafe Victoria is reviewing weekly compensation payments for young workers, after an error in calculating increment dates was discovered in 2019.
Qld Mines Minister announces resignation from politics
15 September, 2020Queensland's mining and resources sector has described Mine Safety Minister Anthony Lynham as a safety reformer, following news of his retirement from politics.
Vic Govt provides extension for cladding cost claims
11 September, 2020The Victorian Government has introduced a suite of cladding-related reforms, providing more time for home owners to pursue legal action for cladding claims.
WorkSafe WA lays charges over plumber death
08 September, 2020Two companies are facing charges and over $4 million in fines, following the death of a plumber at a Perth construction site.
NSW Resources Regulator releases quarterly safety report
04 September, 2020The Quarterly Safety Report for April to June 2020 outlines incidents and trends relating to hazard management and provides sector-specific information.
