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.
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.
Study shows under-reporting of workplace injuries
13 June, 2017A confidential survey suggests that only 4% of work injuries are actually reported.
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.
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.
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.
Electricity retailer recognised for safety initiative
02 June, 2017The Safeguard NZ Workplace Health and Safety Award has been won by King Country Energy (KCE).
Leaders breakfast hones in on workplace psychological safety
31 May, 2017Psychological safety is a key issue in the workplace, with 36% of employees aged 25–34 demonstrating concern that mistakes they make at work will be held against them.
