NSW lead WHS regulations amended to meet model laws
24 July, 2019Blood lead thresholds and the definition of "lead risk work" have changed following the 1 July update of NSW Work Health and Safety regulations.
Farmers urged to consider quad bike risks this National Farm Safety Week
23 July, 2019Quad bikes are a major cause of death and injury in rural workplaces. This National Farm Safety Week, Safe Work Australia is alerting farmers to quad bike risks.
SafeWork NSW to embark on silica roadshow
22 July, 2019People working with silica in NSW regional centres can learn about dust control measures, health screening and air monitoring services, and best practice.
Crane system wins Best in Class at Good Design Awards
19 July, 2019The remote-controlled, electromechanical load-management system is designed to replace tag-lines and reduce crane-related fatalities and injuries.
Farm hand dies while tree felling
16 July, 2019A 59-year-old farm hand has died while helping to fell trees on a Buxton property, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
Deadly duck farm fall lands $150K fine: court finding
16 July, 2019Melbourne County Court has fined a duck farm operator's trustee and a maintenance contractor $75,000 each, following the death of a worker at a property near Nhill.
High-pressure clean of asbestos roof generates $3500 fine
11 July, 2019A ruling from the Southport Magistrates Court has highlighted the dangers of cleaning asbestos roofs and the importance of following codes of practice.
Fatigue-related event likely cause of 2018 truck collision
11 July, 2019A 2018 dump truck collision was likely caused by a fatigue-related event such as a microsleep or medical episode, according to the NSW Resources Regulator.
Piling rig drill head falls, injures worker
09 July, 2019May saw two reported drill components fall from piling rigs, according to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. Here's how to prevent similar incidents.
WorkSafe Victoria releases guidance on AED use
09 July, 2019WorkSafe Victoria has released new guidance on the use of automated external defibrillators to empower workers to use the device during a cardiac arrest crisis.
Lack of training a factor in injured worker case
09 July, 2019A June 2019 ruling by a Queensland court emphasises the need for young workers to receive appropriate training.
Union declares "safety crisis" after coalmine worker death
09 July, 2019Queensland's mining union has declared a "safety crisis" after a 27-year-old coalmine worker died on the weekend.
Victorian firefighters to access cancer compensation
08 July, 2019Career and volunteer firefighters that meet certain requirements can now access presumptive compensation for specified cancers contracted during their service.
WA taxi and omnibus drivers subject to OSH laws
05 July, 2019Taxi and omnibus drivers are now subject to Western Australian (WA) OSH regulations after the WA Government redefined 'commercial vehicles' in June.
AFL match to celebrate emergency service workers
02 July, 2019Emergency service workers will be the real winners at this Friday's Hawthorn versus Collingwood Australian Football League (AFL) match.
