Silica concerns prompt Qld audit
03 December, 2018An urgent audit of engineered stone benchtop fabricators is underway in Queensland, with 140 workplaces to be inspected before the Christmas break.
70% of workers dehydrated, study shows
03 December, 2018Occupational safety and performance in seven out of 10 workers is negatively affected by heat stress and failure to maintain water balance.
Upvise online safety certification
29 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Fleet Effect Pty LtdThe Upvise online certification framework digitises the overall process for AS/NZS4801 certification.
Dust diseases clinic improves medical care
28 November, 2018 | Supplied by: icareThe clinic's screening services are free and include access to X-ray, full lung function test and a medical examination with a medical specialist.
Contractor death sees construction firm fined
27 November, 2018A housing construction company has been fined $250,000 after its contractor fell and died at a worksite.
Theme park gondola ride falls during maintenance
19 November, 2018During maintenance in October 2018, a gondola on a drop tower amusement ride became detached from the above catch-car.
Forklift tips over, fatally crushes operator
16 November, 2018The experienced operator was moving a load into an industrial shed when the forklift's mast collided with an overhead steel beam.
Jobs at Home Day raises safety awareness
14 November, 2018In December, Victorian workers will be given the opportunity to celebrate the important jobs they do at home for their families.
High-voltage circuit breaker kills worker
14 November, 2018A worker has been killed following a power station incident in Victoria.
Staying safe at the end of the working year
12 November, 2018Workers and employers are being reminded about the importance of workplace safety as the festive season approaches.
Two arc flash incidents burn workers
12 November, 2018Two Queensland electrical workers have suffered burns from an arc flash during separate incidents.
'They never came home' senate inquiry report released
08 November, 2018The 34 recommendations from a senate inquiry into industrial deaths have been released by the Education and Employment References Committee.
Road to recovery: returning to work after injury
08 November, 2018 by Amy SteedAn arborist who underwent a lengthy rehabilitation process following a car accident at work has received WorkSafe's Return to Work Achievement award.
Drone start-up raises $3.5m
06 November, 2018 | Supplied by: CSIRODrone technology has been developed to enable the safe inspection of inaccessible areas of underground mines, while improving the data collection.
Qld WHS board implements five-year safety plan
06 November, 2018A five-year safety plan has been developed by the Queensland Work Health and Safety board.
