Unsafe WA business owners now risk five years' imprisonment
31 August, 2017Penalties for workplace safety offences will be increased to bring Western Australia in line with other states around the country.
Mentor program embraced in North West NSW
30 August, 2017A pilot safety mentor program involving 15 businesses from across the north-west of NSW has been declared a success.
NSW paves the way for mental health in the workplace
30 August, 2017A new government roadmap is aiming to reduce mental illness in the workforce by 30%.
Emergency safety in focus at AFAC17
30 August, 2017New technologies and live rescue techniques will be on display at the AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference in September.
Construction site collapses trigger safety blitz
24 August, 2017Structural collapse at construction sites is being targeted as a safety issue, following a range of incidents over the past few months.
Industrial manslaughter offence in Qld
24 August, 2017Industrial manslaughter offence with harsh penalties is one of 58 recommended legislative changes for Queensland.
Extreme weather puts emergency volunteer safety at risk
24 August, 2017The safety of emergency volunteers during extreme weather events will be a topic under discussion at the AFAC17 powered by INTERSHUTZ conference and exhibition in Sydney this September.
Diesel ignites and badly burns mine worker
24 August, 2017Uncontrolled fuel pressure is thought to have enabled diesel to catch on fire, badly burning a worker at a mine in Muswellbrook.
Death in strong winds prompts safety warning
18 August, 2017Powerful winds have injured or killed two workers in NSW during August.
Hostility increasing in the workplace
18 August, 2017Nearly one-fifth of US workers say their workplace is hostile or threatening, according to new research.
Enerpac Goal Zero Safety Program on-site safety training
18 August, 2017 | Supplied by: EnerpacEnerpac Goal Zero Safety Program on-site safety training is designed to optimise the uptime and performance of widely used tools, while spotlighting workplace hazards and preventable accidents.
Electrical wiring rules updated by Standards Australia
17 August, 2017A new edition of the Wiring Rules will be published later in 2017, with a transitional process being implemented ahead of the update.
Do employers have the right to direct employees to provide further medical information?
16 August, 2017 by Kerry Foster, Director, Active Occupational Health Services | Supplied by: Active Occupational Health ServicesKerry Foster from Active Occupational Health Services answers this question.
Improving safety outcomes with online risk and compliance management
16 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Safety for LifeManaging risk and compliance is an essential part of any business, but it requires the effective management of documents.
Heart Foundation workplace physical activity toolkit
16 August, 2017 | Supplied by: The Heart FoundationThe Heart Foundation workplace physical activity toolkit is designed to assist in evaluating Move More, Sit Less programs in the workplace.
