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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Standards Australia releases new playground standard
01 September, 2017A new playground standard has been published by Standards Australia.
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.
How this business reduced its WHS paperwork to one piece of paper
01 September, 2017 by Graham Martin | Supplied by: HSI DonesafeAre you bogged down with paperwork while trying to manage your WHS compliance?
Unsafe WA business owners now risk five years' imprisonment
31 August, 2017Penalties for workplace safety offences will be increased to bring Western Australia in line with other states around the country.
WorkSafe campaign targets aged-care violence
31 August, 2017Managing violence and aggression in residential aged-care facilities is the focus of an inspection program being carried out by WorkSafe WA.
Mentor program embraced in North West NSW
30 August, 2017A pilot safety mentor program involving 15 businesses from across the north-west of NSW has been declared a success.
Emergency safety in focus at AFAC17
30 August, 2017New technologies and live rescue techniques will be on display at the AFAC17 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference in September.
NSW paves the way for mental health in the workplace
30 August, 2017A new government roadmap is aiming to reduce mental illness in the workforce by 30%.
