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.
Standards Australia revises standards for steel structures
03 September, 2020Standards Australia has revised two standards regarding steel structures and the fabrication and erection of steel structures, to better support the steel sector.
82 notices issued in Hunter construction safety blitz
02 September, 2020Construction sites across the Hunter region have received prohibition notices and on-the-spot fines, as part of a safety blitz by WorkSafe NSW.
NSW Govt introduces pop-up COVID-19 testing for truckies
31 August, 2020The NSW Government has unveiled pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics in Narrandera and Tarcutta, to introduce safety measures for freight workers during the pandemic.
Dynamic modelling: the key to suicide prevention
28 August, 2020University of Sydney reserachers believe dynamic modelling can be used to quantify the potential mental health impact of COVID-19, to prevent rising suicide rates.
Advisory group established to improve workplace safety
20 August, 2020The NSW Government has established the Family and Injured Worker Support Group to help shape NSW workplace policy and support services.
$800K enforceable undertaking for Maules Creek Coal Mine
19 August, 2020A truck collision at Maules Creek Coal Mine will cost Maules Creek Coal $800,000 after the NSW Resources Regulator approved an enforceable undertaking.
Inspections raise concerns about commercial kitchen safety
19 August, 2020A proactive inspection program conducted by WorkSafe WA has raised concerns about safety issues in commercial kitchens in workplaces.
OFSC audit activities revised due to COVID-19 restrictions
14 August, 2020Federal Safety Commissioner David Denney has revised the OFSC Audit Arrangements in Victoria to reflect changes in the construction industry due to COVID-19.
Call for comment: offshore oil and gas draft policy
12 August, 2020As part of the Offshore Oil and Gas Safety Review, the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking feedback about a draft framework policy.
A fall in numbers: UK work-related fatal accidents in 2019/20
07 August, 2020The United Kindom's Health and Safety Executive has revealed that 111 workers were fatally injured in 2019/20 — representing a fall of 38 deaths from the previous year.
