Industry-wide trucking code proposed by ALC and ATA
30 May, 2017An industry-wide master code for heavy vehicle safety is being developed by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Australian Trucking Association (ATA).
Upcoming training courses at NSCA
26 May, 2017Take the plunge in 2017 and get trained with the NSCA, Australia's most respected Work Health and Safety provider.
Health programs a priority for workers, survey finds
23 May, 2017The majority of employees would like their management to provide them with health checks and programs to increase their activity during the day.
New guide to revised pressure cleaner safety standards
22 May, 2017New Australian pressure cleaner safety standards have been released, with Australian Pump creating a free guide to the changes.
Get prepared for new trucking safety rules in 2018
22 May, 2017New safety duties will be introduced for businesses in the Heavy Vehicle National Law chain of responsibility.
The importance of compliance in the workplace
18 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Kronos Australia Pty LtdCompliance issues such as mismanagement of fatigue, unpaid training and extensive overtime hours can affect the wellbeing of employees and can even have flow-on impacts on customers. This Q&A with Peter Harte, Managing Director, Kronos ANZ SEA, discusses the importance of workplace compliance.
Arborist fined over brain injury
18 May, 2017A worker felling a tree has sustained severe brain injuries, leading to an $80,000 fine for a Sydney arborist.
Data analytics improves maintenance of essential safety measures
16 May, 2017 | Supplied by: UptickMaintaining essential safety measures (ESM) requires access to analytics and data collation to manage technician performance and track revenue and costs.
Safety stats released for Road Safety Week
16 May, 2017Road Safety Week has begun, with statistics showing that 77% of fatalities are due to vehicle collisions.
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.
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 regulations updated for Victoria
15 May, 2017New OHS Regulations 2017 for Victoria will become effective as of 18 June.
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.
Safety inspections conducted on mobile plants
15 May, 2017Poor safety around mobile plants is the target of a WorkSafe Victoria blitz.
