Cross-border inspections boost construction site safety
06 April, 2022Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have visited construction sites across Albury and Wodonga, to raise the profile of health and safety issues.
Feedback sought for demolition licensing regulations
06 April, 2022The NSW Government is seeking feedback on new demolition licensing regulations that will strengthen safety standards and provide greater clarity to industry.
App enables workers to report safety issues anonymously
06 April, 2022An app has made workplaces across New South Wales safer for all employees, by allowing workers to raise safety concerns anonymously with SafeWork NSW.
Nominations open for Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards
06 April, 2022Nominations have opened for Western Australia's Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards which recognise outstanding innovations in health and safety across all workplaces.
Construction sector records highs and lows in injury claims
01 April, 2022The construction industry has recorded the second highest number of serious workers' compensation claims, per a report published by Safe Work Australia.
WA amends workplace health and safety laws
01 April, 2022Western Australia's new workplace health and safety laws have come into effect, bringing together WHS for general industry, mines and petroleum operations under a single act.
ELMO Software Hybrid Work, Wellbeing modules
30 March, 2022 | Supplied by: ELMO SoftwareELMO Software has launched two new modules, Hybrid Work and Wellbeing, to help businesses manage the new way of working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WA Dept of Justice fined $900,000 after worker injured in dog attack
30 March, 2022The WA Department of Justice has been fined after a worker was seriously injured in a dog attack. The fine is the highest imposed for a breach of workplace safety laws in WA.
Vic introduces legislation to protect labour hire workers
25 March, 2022Victoria has implemented new laws to better protect labour hire workers and ensure they have the same rights and protections as direct employees.
Vic releases specialised safety advice for seasonal workers
24 March, 2022Pacific Islander workers will receive safety resources in their own language as part of an initiative to help them stay safe while working on Victorian farms.
Celebrating women in EHS: nominations open
24 March, 2022SAI360 has opened nominations to recognise outstanding women in environment health and safety, as part of a special online tribute.
Vic introduces new laws to improve workplace safety
22 March, 2022The Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022 is now in force in Victoria, to prevent workplace safety incidents and improve outcomes for injured workers.
Unions call for funding for first responders' mental health
22 March, 2022The NSW Government has been urged to renew funding for the Black Dog Institute's Traumatic Stress Clinic, to provide mental health support for first responders.
WA to introduce new WHS laws and regulations
17 March, 2022Western 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: AvettaAvetta One Workforce Management assists companies in onboarding, qualifying, training and tracking contractors across their supply chain.
