Construction safety issues improving in Throsby
30 November, 2020WorkSafe ACT inspectors have noted an improvement in WHS standards across residential construction sites in Throsby, as part of Operation Safe Prospect.
Report: 53% work-related fatalities decrease between 2007 and 2019
26 November, 2020A report released by Safe Work Australia has revealed that the rate of work-related fatalities has decreased by 53% between 2007 and 2019.
Family and Injured Worker Support Group holds first meeting
25 November, 2020SafeWork NSW's 'Family and Injured Worker Support Group' has addressed workplace fatalities and injuries as part of its inaugural meeting.
After mental illness: supporting worker return to work
24 November, 2020A study into worker mental health problems has called on employers to provide a tailored approach to help employees achieve a sustainable return to work.
NSW Government grants $3.3m for farm safety
20 November, 2020The NSW Government will provide $3.3 million in funding to support safety on NSW farms, with $2.8 million allocated to the Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program.
NSW Government invests in workplace safety
19 November, 2020The NSW Government will allocate funding to enhance workplace safety and wellbeing, and to improve the physical and mental health of all workers.
Building supervisor fined for non-compliance
18 November, 2020The supervisor of a house construction in WA has been fined $5000 for failing to comply with approved plans or building standards for the house.
Deputy Premier tables report on review of WHS (MPS) laws
18 November, 2020The NSW Deputy Premier has tabled the report into the statutory review of the WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) laws; the review has made 40 recommendations for improvements to the laws.
Safe Work Australia updates WHS regulations for GHS 7
12 November, 2020Safe Work Australia has updated the Model WHS Regulations (Hazardous Chemicals) Amendment 2020 ahead of the two-year transition to GHS 7, commencing in January 2021.
Vic Govt invests $500,000 in start-up contracts
09 November, 2020The Victorian Government has allocated $500,000 worth of IT contract work to three local start-ups to develop technology solutions for workplace safety, transport and education.
Report: COVID-19 prompts 533 workers compensation claims
06 November, 2020Safe Work Australia has released a snapshot of workers compensation claims related to COVID-19 up to 31 July 2020.
Signs your workplace does not take mental health seriously
29 October, 2020The Black Dog Institute is urging workplaces to proactively support employees who need mental health support by implementing proven programs.
Audit program sets sights on mining aviation safety
28 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Flight Safety FoundationThe Basic Aviation Risk Standard program, implemented by the Flight Safety Foundation, has reduced aviation accidents in the mining sector since 2012.
WorkSafe ACT enforces residential construction safety
23 October, 2020As part of Operation Safe Project, WorkSafe ACT inspectors have visited 10 residential construction sites to improve industry safety standards.
Compliance audit findings for high-risk construction work
21 October, 2020SafeWork SA has released the findings of its compliance audit focusing on Safe Work Method Statements for high-risk construction work.
