New changes to electrical licensing laws in NT
19 July, 2024The Electrical Safety Act 2022 and Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 have commenced in the Northern Territory, marking important changes to the licensing of electrical contractors and workers.
Health and safety reps attend WHS consultation in Orange
19 July, 2024SafeWork NSW has hosted a free forum in Orange, to help health and safety representatives learn more about consultation at the workplace.
Meeting examines ILO Conventions for a safe work environment
10 July, 2024The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has held a public hearing for its inquiries into two International Labour Organization conventions, for a safe and healthy work environment.
Building a mentally healthy construction industry
08 July, 2024 | Supplied by: National MediaThe Australian construction industry has the highest rate of depression and death by suicide.
What workplace injury and illness really costs
19 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA new Monash University metric has now been able to measure the national burden imposed by workplace injury and illness.
New laws to protect Qld workers from discrimination, harassment
17 June, 2024The Queensland Government has introduced new laws to protect workers from discrimination, vilification, sexual harassment, victimisation and other unlawful behaviours.
New compliance and enforcement tool rolls out
14 June, 2024SafeWork SA is embedding cautions into its suite of compliance and enforcement tools to help reduce injuries and fatalities.
Report reveals the cost of workplace injury, illness in Australia
11 June, 2024Research conducted by Monash University has found that between 2012 and 2017, the equivalent of 41,000 full-time jobs were lost due to people taking time off work.
SWA seeks crane licensing feedback
11 June, 2024The public have been given an opportunity to provide feedback on six Safe Work Australia proposals aimed at improving the licensing framework for cranes.
ATA calls for ministers to settle truck law reforms
11 June, 2024The Australian Trucking Association has said it is vital that transport ministers press forward with reforms to the national truck laws.
Criminalising workplace manslaughter and wage theft
06 June, 2024 by Ben Duggan, Director, and Nicholas De Pasquale, Associate, at DW Fox Tucker LawyersLegal experts take a look at the recent criminalisation of industrial manslaughter and wage theft, and what it means for employers.
Record turnout at Melbourne Workplace Health & Safety Show
03 June, 2024 | Supplied by: National MediaMore than 4900 safety professionals attended the Workplace Health & Safety Show in Melbourne this year, marking a 247% increase in attendance.
Look after your back during National Spinal Health Week
21 May, 2024National Spinal Health Week (20–26 May 2024) aims to improve the spinal health of all Australians by raising awareness of musculoskeletal disorders including low back pain.
Nominations open for 2024 WorkSafe Awards
21 May, 2024Victorian businesses and individuals who have enhanced workplace health and safety are urged to share their stories for the 2024 WorkSafe Awards.
SafeWork NSW launches campaign to create safer workplaces
20 May, 2024In a bid to promote safer workplaces across New South Wales, SafeWork NSW has unveiled a new campaign with a clear message: "It's the safe way or no way."