Fire & Safety Australia acquires Blackwoods Training and National Safety Council of Australia
11 September, 2017Fire & Safety Australia (FSA) has announced it will acquire Blackwoods Training (previously Protector Alsafe), which includes the National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA), one of Australia's oldest and most established safety training businesses, as FSA continues to gain market share as part of a broader growth strategy.
No elevated cancer risk for hard metal workers, says study
11 September, 2017New research has contradicted previous studies, which suggested that tungsten carbide with a cobalt binder — the primary ingredients in hard metal — may be linked to an increased risk of lung cancer.
Young worker safety program aims to reduce construction injuries
08 September, 2017The Cross Border Construction Program will see inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW visiting construction sites, to promote strategies that will reduce the risk of young workers being hurt.
Regulations updated for chemicals, pesticides and noise
07 September, 2017New reforms have been designed to streamline and modernise existing regulations, as well as remove obsolete clauses.
Wiring rules and young workers in focus at Electrical Safety Week
07 September, 2017Electrical Safety Week is being held again, designed for electrical workers and contractors to improve their safety leadership skills.
Vulnerable workers protected by new laws
07 September, 2017Employers who deliberately disregard the minimum wage and other entitlements will face greater penalties under a new law passed in parliament.
Unsafe cladding prompts calls for better building regulation
07 September, 2017Industry responds to reports about on unsafe building cladding material being used here in Australia.
Konecranes compliance gap analysis for crane operations
07 September, 2017The Konecranes compliance gap analysis service provides a qualified trained inspector to thoroughly evaluate and identify potential gaps in regulatory compliance in crane operations.
Program underway for WorkSafe Health and Safety Month
05 September, 2017WorkSafe Victoria Health and Safety Month now has two ambassadors and a program of events lined up for the month of October.
Victoria targets violence against healthcare workers
05 September, 2017Behavioural assessment rooms are being rolled out at some Victorian hospitals, designed to protect frontline workers from violence and aggression.
Vic waste management interim safety policy implemented
04 September, 2017Safety standards will be improved at Victorian waste and resource recovery facilities, with the introduction of an interim waste management policy (WMP).
October is National Safe Work Month
04 September, 2017Diane Smith-Gander, Safe Work Australia Chair and non-executive director of AGL Energy and Wesfarmers Limited, shares her story about what National Safe Work Month means to her.
Standards Australia releases new playground standard
01 September, 2017A new playground standard has been published by Standards Australia.
The state of safety leadership
01 September, 2017 | Supplied by: SentisOnly 24% of leaders demonstrate strong safety leadership behaviours, according to a recent study of employee and self-report ratings.
Energise your safety culture
01 September, 2017 by Andrew Russell, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Actrua | Supplied by: ActruaAs we think about strategies to energise your safety culture, you are encouraged to think a bit broader than what is perhaps the traditional safety remit.
