Second scaffolding safety blitz for NSW
01 October, 2020A new scaffolding safety blitz has been announced for NSW construction sites, after a recent safety blitz saw 800 notices issued across the state.
INX Assessor practical assessments
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: INX Software Pty LtdWith INX Assessor, training administrators can leverage the form template designer capability to create and manage a library of assessment forms for assessors to conduct and record practical assessments.
NT employers urged to partake in National Safe Work Month
01 October, 2020Registrations are open for the Northern Territory's National Safe Work Month activities, with events available online as webinars for employers and workers alike.
WorkSafe Tasmania using tech to streamline incident reporting
30 September, 2020WorkSafe Tasmania has launched an online notification process to help businesses streamline the way they report workplace deaths, fatalities and incidents.
Jurisdiction road map: National Safe Work Month 2020
28 September, 2020 by Dr Joseph Brennan, Editor, Safety SolutionsWe detail national initiatives, plus activities at a state and territory level, to explore the Australia-wide plan this October to promote WHS through COVID-19.
Two regional deaths prompt WorkSafe WA investigation
23 September, 2020WorkSafe WA investigators are inspecting two separate incidents that led to the deaths of two men in Emu Flats and Benger.
Take5apps T5 App
22 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Take5appsThe T5 app incorporates five safety reporting apps in one and features date and time stamped reporting of risks and hazards, for improved safety reporting.
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.
Relius Reports Custom WHS, Compliance & Safety Performance Reports
01 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Relius ReportsRelius Reports delivers custom and innovative business intelligence reports. The reports are designed to take the hassle out of the regular WHS outcome reporting.
