Industry calls for the PM to act on road safety
29 January, 2018An open letter highlighting the need for greater road safety has been sent to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Safety reforms implemented in Bangladeshi garment industry
29 January, 2018Following 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.
Sheep shearing head injuries spark call for safety review
23 January, 2018An incident in a shearing shed has prompted calls for farmers and sheep shearers to bring safety into greater focus.
Industry and govt develop truck safety plan
23 January, 2018A truck safety plan is being devised by the NSW Government in conjunction with the trucking industry.
New online toolkit boosts WHS consultation practices
18 January, 2018An 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 DimensionsAs 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, 2018There 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, 2018In order to meet with growing demand, WAHA has launched a new website.
Greater roadside construction safety still required
18 December, 2017Safety 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, 2017Registrations are now open for SAFETYconnect 2018, incorporating the NSCA Foundation's National Safety Conference.
Quad bike safety investigation on the way
12 December, 2017A 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, 2017A 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: VerisafeWhen 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.
OSPRI bans quad bikes amidst safety concerns
30 November, 2017Quad bikes have been banned by primary industries services company OSPRI, due to a recent spate of accidents involving these vehicles.
Workplaces are less safe for older workers
28 November, 2017More needs to be done to keep older workers safe, according to a new study.
