Safer communities in focus at technology hackathon
11 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsTechnologies aimed at helping public safety agencies to carry out their duties will be developed at the Motorola Solutions 2018 hackathon.
Farmer feeding sheep killed by trailer
10 May, 2018A farmer has been killed by a trailer at a property near Ouyen.
National Safety Awards nominations now open
10 May, 2018People are encouraged to nominate outstanding WHS initiatives and safety-conscious workers.
Industrial deaths inquiry, submissions open
03 May, 2018An inquiry into the framework for the prevention, investigation and prosecution of industrial deaths has begun.
Injured farmers need more recovery support
30 April, 2018Tailored rehabilitation programs are needed after serious workplace injuries, but researchers have found that the unique needs of farmers are being ignored.
Be aware of road risks this Road Safety Week
30 April, 2018The road transport industry consistently records some of the highest numbers of work-related deaths, particularly through road crashes.
WHS Regulations amended for lead exposure protection
30 April, 2018Safe Work Australia has made some changes to model WHS regulations to protect workers who are exposed to lead processes.
Agricultural processor fined over worker death
26 April, 2018A conviction and $260,000 fine has been handed down to Ricegrowers Ltd, following the death of one of its maintenance workers.
Small revisions keep the WHS Strategy relevant
26 April, 2018A revised version of the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012–2022 has been released by Safe Work Australia.
Man charged with fraudulent workers comp claims
23 April, 2018A man who fraudulently obtained more than $700,000 in unlawful workers compensation payments has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria.
WA wastewater treatment plant death under investigation
23 April, 2018A worker has died at the Water Corporation's Woodman Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in Munster.
Diverse businesses will now be recognised
17 April, 2018A new business award category has been added to the Sydney City Region Business Awards.
WA health workers to receive stab-proof vests
16 April, 2018The WA Government has committed $2.2 million to protect public health workers against rising rates of violence in hospitals.
Osteopathy Awareness Week targets sports injuries
16 April, 2018Now the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have been completed, there is a growing focus on preventing sports injuries.
Winner of icare safety award announced
13 April, 2018Life Without Barriers has received the icare aware award for March, recognising the value it places on the safety and wellbeing of its workforce.
