Australia to ban engineered stone due to silicosis risk
15 December, 2023 by Ashna MehtaThe use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone in Australia will be banned from 1 July 2024, to protect workers from respirable crystalline silica.
Guidelines released for managing heavy vehicle driver fatigue
11 December, 2023NT WorkSafe has released guidance material to help heavy vehicle owners and operators manage the risks of fatigue when driving.
Qld introduces workplace safety law reforms
07 December, 2023The Queensland Government has introduced legislative reforms to parliament stemming from recommendations from an independent review of the state's Work Health and Safety Act.
Five ways to avoid end-of-year burnout
06 December, 2023 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityEmployees often feel exhausted towards the end of the year, working long hours while social commitments and Christmas tasks expand.
Registrations open for 2024 AOG Energy conference
06 December, 2023The AOG Energy exhibition and conference will be taking place in Perth in 2024, with over 200 exhibitors in attendance.
Qld mines urged to prioritise safety during storm season
01 December, 2023Queensland's safety regulator for the resources sector has called on mine sites to put the safety of workers first during storm season.
World Safety Congress gives voice to injured workers
30 November, 2023The Family and Injured Workers Support and Advisory Group hosted a session at the World Safety Congress to advise the NSW Government on how to improve workplace health and safety.
World Safety Congress comes to Sydney
29 November, 2023The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, an international event focused on the prevention of workplace harm, has commenced in Sydney.
New MoU to mark National Asbestos Awareness Week
20 November, 2023The National Association of Testing Authorities has signed an MoU with the Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency to ensure the reliability of asbestos testing in government buildings.
CSIRO launches $18m project to develop worker safety tech
17 November, 2023A collaboration between CSIRO and five universities will develop futuristic new tools and systems to keep Australians safe from harm at work.
SWA campaign urges workers to be silica smart
17 November, 2023A new phase of the 'Clean Air. Clear Lungs.' occupational lung diseases campaign from Safe Work Australia aims to improve understanding of the hazards of silica dust.
Bunnings, MATES in Construction raise $500K for mental health
17 November, 2023Bunnings Trade and MATES in Construction have raised $500,000 through the sale of hoodies, in an effort to support mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.
NSW, Vic conduct construction safety blitz
10 November, 2023SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe Victoria have conducted a cross-border inspection of construction sites to reduce the risk of falls and exposure to asbestos.
SafeWork NSW issues warning after concerning trend
03 November, 2023SafeWork NSW has issued a warning for businesses about fines of up to $50,000 and potential prosecution should they fail to report workplace incidents.
Awards celebrate WA's healthy and safe workplaces
03 November, 2023The Work Health and Safety Awards have recognised and rewarded individuals and organisational efforts in improving work health and safety.
