Construction industry falls short on height safety
05 July, 2018A SafeWork NSW safety blitz, which kicked off in November last year, has so far issued $115,000 in fines over breaches to safety laws on construction sites.
Industry safety snapshots now available
04 July, 2018Safe Work Australia has updated a set of work health and safety snapshots across seven different industries.
Understanding the safety implications of ageing cranes
03 July, 2018Ageing cranes can pose safety risks, with the potential for lifting gear failure that leads to injuries or death.
Faster treatment times achieved for injured workers
28 June, 2018The time it takes for an injured worker to receive treatment has been reduced by icare's Medical Support Panel (MSP).
Road safety program comes to WA
27 June, 2018A road safety leadership program is being run by Monash University in Western Australia for the first time.
1 in 3 country people can't identify mental illness
25 June, 2018Rural and remote Australians are less likely to recognise the signs of mental illness, according to new research.
New eligibility requirements for electrical licences
25 June, 2018New requirements for electrical contractor licences in Queensland will come into effect from 1 July 2018.
Slewing crane crushes worker
22 June, 2018A Queensland worker sustained serious injuries after he was crushed by a truck-mounted crane in May 2018.
Police and truck drivers talk safety over coffee
20 June, 2018NSW Police and the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) have met with truck drivers in Parkes as part of their Coffee with a Cop initiative.
Cross border program targets construction site falls
19 June, 2018WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are working together to prevent falls from occurring on construction sites in both states.
Workplace psychological health guide released
15 June, 2018Safe Work Australia has published a national guidance on how employers and workers can build a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
How the temperature affects workplace injuries
14 June, 2018The risk of workplace injuries increases in hot and cold environments, according to a new study from Spain.
uvex celebrates 30 years of safety
12 June, 2018 | Supplied by: UVEX SAFETY AUSTRALIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIPuvex safety Australia is celebrating its 30th anniversary through a competition to win a piece of Olympic history.
Conserve online contractor management system
08 June, 2018 | Supplied by: ConserveThe Conserve online contractor management system allows the use of a web platform to automate the process of contractor prequalification.
Pressurised gas hose causes fatal head injuries
08 June, 2018A Queensland worker has died after he received severe head injuries during the removal of a hose from a 100-tonne pressure vehicle.
