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Road safety ideas launched at FatigueHACK

02 February, 2018

FatigueHACK is being held for industry to work through safety issues surrounding driver fatigue management.


Multiple workplace deaths and injuries over 48 hours

31 January, 2018

Three separate workplace incidents have taken place in Victoria over a period of two days.


Safety reforms implemented in Bangladeshi garment industry

29 January, 2018

Following an incident that claimed more than 1100 lives in a Bangladesh garment factory, a new International Labour Organization (ILO) program has been implemented to improve industry safety.


Industry calls for the PM to act on road safety

29 January, 2018

An open letter highlighting the need for greater road safety has been sent to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.


Industry and govt develop truck safety plan

23 January, 2018

A truck safety plan is being devised by the NSW Government in conjunction with the trucking industry.


Sheep shearing head injuries spark call for safety review

23 January, 2018

An incident in a shearing shed has prompted calls for farmers and sheep shearers to bring safety into greater focus.


New online toolkit boosts WHS consultation practices

18 January, 2018

An online toolkit has been launched by SafeWork NSW, aimed at helping to improve work health and safety consultation practices within NSW workplaces.


8 skills for leaders in 2018

16 January, 2018 by Melissa Williams, CEO, Learning Dimensions Network | Supplied by: Safety Dimensions

As we enter 2018, our world is more competitive, connected, complex and demanding. Let's face it, being a leader today is a challenge.


Victorian workplace death toll on the rise

12 January, 2018

There was a rise in Victorian workplace fatalities throughout 2017, with older workers and farmers over-represented in this number.


WAHA launches new comprehensive height safety website

11 January, 2018

In order to meet with growing demand, WAHA has launched a new website.


Greater roadside construction safety still required

18 December, 2017

Safety around roadside construction work is in focus following the revelation of inadequate safety measures at a number of sites.


SAFETYconnect 2018 registrations now open

14 December, 2017

Registrations are now open for SAFETYconnect 2018, incorporating the NSCA Foundation's National Safety Conference.


Quad bike safety investigation on the way

12 December, 2017

A taskforce has been established by the ACCC so that an investigation into quad bike safety can be carried out.


Workplace death and serious injuries at Leitchville incident

07 December, 2017

A workplace incident at Leitchville has led to the death of one worker and life-threatening injuries for a second worker.


Personal safety app developed for at-risk workers

01 December, 2017 by Carolyn Jackson | Supplied by: Verisafe

When New Zealand nurse Hannah Milward was personally confronted with a dangerous situation in the middle of the jungle, she set a plan in place to improve personal safety for all remote workers.


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