CEDAW changes proposed as ADF gender equality increases
15 May, 2017A public hearing focusing on opportunities for women to serve in combat roles in the Australian Defence Forces has been held by the Treaties Committee in Canberra.
Safety inspections conducted on mobile plants
15 May, 2017Poor safety around mobile plants is the target of a WorkSafe Victoria blitz.
Safety snapshot released of Road Transport Industry Profile
15 May, 2017Safe Work Australia has released a road transport industry infographic as part of Road Safety Week.
Complacency on Vic roads decreasing safety
15 May, 2017New data shows that irresponsible driving and complacency from passengers is rife among Victorian road users.
Crane load hits elevated work platform
15 May, 2017A synthetic fibre sling has failed during a leg assembly through use of a crane near Lithgow in NSW.
Mental health of first responders addressed in seminar
10 May, 2017One in five people are likely to experience a mental health condition throughout their lifetime, particularly first responders working in emergency services.
Police officer suicide: it's not just about workplace stress, but culture too
09 May, 2017The inquest into the tragic death of former New South Wales police detective Ashley Bryant highlights the issue of suicide among police officers.
New agreement for WorkSafe and EPA on major projects
08 May, 2017A memorandum of understanding has been signed between WorkSafe Victoria and the Environment Protection Authority.
Workplaces need to catch up with expectations regarding anti-bullying
08 May, 2017Following on from the recent bullying complaint levelled against the Australian Olympic Commission (AOC), a Deakin organisational psychologist has warned of the evolving expectation for employers to provide a "psychologically healthy workplace" for their employees.
FIFO miner mental health examined in new study
05 May, 2017Research from Central Queensland University (CQU) will compare levels of depression and loneliness among Australian miners.
Mine fatality investigated by Resources Regulator
04 May, 2017A contract worker at the Peak Gold Mines has died after attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
VR safety simulator training tests conference delegates
04 May, 2017Results from the US launch of a virtual reality safety simulator technology indicate more needs to be done in training and understanding the daily risks of oil rig maintenance and operation.
Demolition company ignored asbestos risk, says SafeWork NZ
04 May, 2017A WorkSafe NZ investigation has found that demolition work on three residential buildings posed a significant risk of asbestos exposure.
SAFETYconnect program launched — mock trial, international keynote highlights
04 May, 2017Australia's peak WHS body, the NSCA Foundation, has today launched the conference program for the inaugural SAFETYconnect (previously National Safety Conference) event, to be held in Sydney in August.
Fine issued after construction worker fall
02 May, 2017Karimbla Construction Services (NSW) has been fined $135,000, after one of its workers fell three metres at a construction site.
