Asbestos advocate Terry Miller passes away
08 June, 2018A champion of fellow asbestos victims in South Australia, Terry Miller OAM passed away on Thursday, 31 May 2018.
Battling violence against frontline medical staff
07 June, 2018 by Amy SteedSedative injections, stab-proof vests and body-worn cameras are just some of the measures being introduced to tackle increasing violence against medical staff.
Code for transport of dangerous goods updated
07 June, 2018Changes will be made to regulations surrounding the transport of dangerous goods in Australia.
Stressed male workers may die younger
07 June, 2018A new international study suggests men who work in stressful jobs may be at higher risk for an early death — but the same is not true for women.
Heart disorders more common in stressful jobs
07 June, 2018Research suggests that being stressed at work is associated with a 48% higher risk of a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation.
Why industrial manslaughter laws are unlikely to save lives in the workplace
06 June, 2018 by Rick Sarre, University of South AustraliaIn May, it was announced that a re-elected Victorian Labor government would legislate for a new criminal offence of workplace manslaughter.
Heavy vehicle industry safety improved by PBS changes
06 June, 2018National Transport Commission recommendations to improve the Performance-Based Standard scheme have been approved by Australia’s Transport Ministers.
Worker loses three toes, stone supplier fined
04 June, 2018A $50,000 fine has been imposed on a Victorian stonemason company after a 182 kg benchtop fell on a worker's foot.
Nationwide automated driving laws drafted
31 May, 2018New Australian legislation that will enable automated driving systems to drive automated vehicles is being developed.
Making billboard installations safer
30 May, 2018Injuries sustained by workers installing billboard signage near overhead powerlines have prompted an innovative new safety measure.
Submit your nominations for the WorkSafe Awards
28 May, 2018Entries will soon be closing for the 2018 WorkSafe Awards, so Victorians are being urged to enter now.
Train safely in a virtual world
28 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Melbourne WaterVR technology has been developed to allow technicians to safely conduct training on the management of highly toxic chemicals, without the inherent safety risks.
Why workplace diversity means better business
23 May, 2018A diverse workplace tends to improve productivity and business performance, according to a white paper from Thomas International.
Women in safety offered scholarship opportunity
21 May, 2018A leadership scholarship worth up to $8000 is currently available for women who work in the workplace health and safety and HR sectors.
FIFO workers report high psychological stress
14 May, 2018More than one-quarter of FIFO workers at remote mining and construction sites rated their psychological stress as high or very high.
