Killed in the line of work duties: we need to fix dangerous loopholes in health and safety laws
12 February, 2019 by Diana Kelly*Laws must change so companies can't avoid taking responsibility.
Workers compensation comparison report released
08 February, 2019A report detailing the differences between compensation arrangements for Australian and New Zealand workers has been published by Safe Work Australia.
Faulty generator sees tunnel workers evacuated
08 February, 2019Generator problems last week prompted the evacuation of more than 300 workers from the WestConnex motorway tunnel.
Claims of bullying on NT construction sites
06 February, 2019The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) has alleged that CFMMEU is undermining safety on construction sites through bullying.
Fishing vessel death sparks safety program
31 January, 2019A new program has been developed to improve safety in the fishing industry, following the death of Ryan Donoghue on a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
WA program tackles community healthcare violence
31 January, 2019An inspection program aimed at redressing violence and aggression in community health care is being implemented by WorkSafe WA.
No-blame safety investigations for heavy vehicle crashes
29 January, 2019Independent, no-blame safety investigations should be considered for road crashes involving heavy vehicles, according to the Australian Trucking Association.
More focus needed on road injuries, not just deaths
21 January, 2019Focusing only on road deaths, while skating over injuries, fosters complacency around driver safety, according to the Australasian College of Road Safety.
Electrocution on roof kills young worker
18 January, 2019A 19-year-old worker has been killed after he was electrocuted on the roof of a Melbourne home.
Height safety rebrand
18 January, 2019 | Supplied by: GRIPPSStop the Drops has recently undergone a rebranding process, and will now be known as GRIPPS.
WHS women offered funding grants
17 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Women & Leadership AustraliaScholarship funding for women who work in the WHS sector is being made available by Women & Leadership Australia.
Oil and gas event showcases safer tech
17 January, 2019Innovation that helps to promote safety in the oil and gas industry will be on display at the AOG 2019 event in Perth.
Scissor lift fall kills worker
17 January, 2019A Victorian worker has died in hospital following a scissor lift fall.
Australian Secretary General for APOSHO
16 January, 2019Bernie Doyle has been appointed Secretary General of the Asia-Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organization (APOSHO).
UK baker fined for flour dust exposure
20 December, 2018A UK baking company has been fined after its workers were exposed to flour dust over a long-term period.
