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.
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.
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.
Industrial manslaughter offence in Qld
24 August, 2017Industrial manslaughter offence with harsh penalties is one of 58 recommended legislative changes for Queensland.
Hostility increasing in the workplace
18 August, 2017Nearly one-fifth of US workers say their workplace is hostile or threatening, according to new research.
Death in strong winds prompts safety warning
18 August, 2017Powerful winds have injured or killed two workers in NSW during August.
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.
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.
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.
The key trends improving workplace safety
15 August, 2017Several emerging trends that will help to improve workplace health and safety have been identified by Bodycare Workplace Solutions.
Standards Australia development process review begins
15 August, 2017A Technical Governance Review of its standards development process has been commenced by Standards Australia.
Top safety tips from St John Ambulance
10 August, 2017 | Supplied by: St John Ambulance Australia (Vic) IncSt John Ambulance Victoria has compiled a list of tips to help workplaces stay safe and avoid accidents.
Master Builders initiative supports women in construction
10 August, 2017Research indicates that when women enter the construction industry they often do not stay there for long.
