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.
Fatigue study on police officers
04 July, 2017Male afternoon shiftworkers are twice as likely to feel tired, which could put them at greater risk for accidents, errors and stress, according to the results of a US-based study.
Scaffold collapse under investigation
03 July, 2017WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the cause of a scaffold collapse at a demolition site in North Melbourne this morning (3 July).
Motorist education needed to reduce heavy-vehicle accidents
29 June, 2017Educating the motoring public on how to drive safely with heavy vehicles is one of the recommendations from the peak body Road Freight NSW at the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiring into road safety in Australia.
The link between common health problems and workplace injury
26 June, 2017Researchers at the University of Southampton have been analysing the risk of workplace injury arising from common health conditions treated by taking prescribed medication.
Two agricultural workers killed in separate truck incidents
22 June, 2017Two agricultural workers have been killed in separate incidents in country Victoria, according to a WorkSafe Victoria report.
Businesses share expertise in safety mentoring program
20 June, 2017 by Amy SteedHelping other organisations achieve their safety goals is a big priority for Maria Hooker, the National WHSE Manager for Allied Mills.
How clean is the air?
15 June, 2017Standards Australia recently completed revisions of two standards addressing air quality.
Study shows under-reporting of workplace injuries
13 June, 2017A confidential survey suggests that only 4% of work injuries are actually reported.
Tram design enhancement wins SWA's Good Design award for 2017
13 June, 2017The winner of Safe Work Australia's Award for Good Design for 2017 is Bombardier Transportation Australia for its Melbourne tram E2-class design enhancement.
New wiring safety rules to be introduced
13 June, 2017A new edition of Australian Standard AS/NZS3000 is due for release later in the year.
Farmer quad bike safety the focus of Tamworth meeting
13 June, 2017A quad bike safety meeting has been held in Tamworth, focusing on ways to support farmers in adopting new safety practices.
Workplace wellness and safety in focus at Safety in Action
06 June, 2017One in five Australian workers reported taking time off work due to feeling mentally unwell in the past 12 months.
Victorian OHS court ruling
06 June, 2017Federal entry permits will now need to be held by union officials who are providing occupational health and safety (OHS) assistance to health and safety representatives (HSR) in Victorian workplaces.
