SAFETYconnect welcomes Blackwoods on board
26 July, 2017Leading industrial and safety supplies company Blackwoods has joined the growing list of sponsors and exhibitors at the inaugural SAFETYconnect conference and expo.
Proposed safety rating system for quad bikes
25 July, 2017There has been a call for a national five-star safety rating system for quad bikes on farms, a move which has been backed by UNSW researchers.
Lost hand leads to fine and conviction for recycler
25 July, 2017A recycler has been found guilty of failing to provide or maintain a recycling plant that was safe and without risk to health, as well as failing to provide a safe system of work.
Workplace bullies targeted by WorkSafe
21 July, 2017Employers who allow bullying in the workplace could be leaving themselves open to prosecution, according to WorkSafe Victoria.
Violence against medical staff escalating
21 July, 2017Violence against nurses and midwives is on the rise, according to research carried out by CQUniversity.
Recycling safety targeted by new taskforce
19 July, 2017Recycling sites will have their safety processes audited, with the Victorian government having announced a new safety taskforce.
Safety software providers integrate for better service
19 July, 2017Safety software providers Vault Intelligence and Tap into Safety have integrated to provide mental health and hazard perception training.
Scaffolding injuries result in safety inspections
19 July, 2017A number of recent injuries and accidents on scaffolding have led to WorkSafe inspections being carried out in Victoria.
Health and safety leaders convene in Sydney next month
18 July, 2017A world-class conference program is attracting strong support from WHS leaders across Australia, with pre-registrations for SAFETYconnect 2017 well ahead of expectations four weeks out from the event.
WA to update workplace safety laws
17 July, 2017A new Work Health and Safety Bill will be developed for Western Australia, improving consistency with the rest of the country.
Rise in farm deaths causing concern
17 July, 2017More people have already died on Victorian farms in the past six months than the total number who died in 2016.
Powerline fines implemented to keep workers safe
13 July, 2017Businesses could now be fined up to $3000 in Queensland if they do not implement appropriate safety controls for employees working around overhead powerlines.
Improving farm safety through worker engagement
12 July, 2017Farm workers are at a higher risk of injury than self-employed people, according to analysis by WorkSafe New Zealand.
Research project provides more support to injured workers
11 July, 2017A method for identifying and supporting injured workers is being developed by WorkCover Queensland and Monash University.
Faster treatment for injured workers
07 July, 2017Treatment approval for injured workers has been reduced to approximately four days for employees participating in a new icare Medical Support Panel (MSP) pilot in NSW.
