Diving work regulations under review
31 August, 2016
Model WHS regulations for diving work are being reviewed by Safe Work Australia to ensure safety without creating unneccessary compliance burdens for diving operators.
Take a walk with your meetings
31 August, 2016Changing one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting could improve the health of workers who spend most of their workdays sitting in chairs, according to a study published by public health researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Farmers to benefit from quad bike safety scheme
30 August, 2016WorkSafe Victoria and the Victorian Farmers Federation have released further details about a quad bike rebate scheme designed to protect farmers, their families and employees.
One-quarter of employers need better safety support
30 August, 2016A report by Safe Work Australia reveals that up to 25% of employers do not always treat their workers justly when investigating accidents.
Technology at AFAC16 aims to save lives
29 August, 2016The AFAC16 powered by INTERSCHUTZ conference will showcase the latest firefighting and emergency rescue technologies, with a focus on reducing road fatalities in Australia and New Zealand.
Fatal electric shock investigated
24 August, 2016Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the Electrical Safety Office are investigating the death of a tree lopper, who died on 22 August after receiving an electric shock.
Safety roadmap to drive down workplace injuries
23 August, 2016New targets have been set to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities, as SafeWork NSW launches its workplace safety roadmap.
Get involved in National Safe Work Month
22 August, 2016Safe Work Australia has developed a resource kit to encourage businesses to get involved in National Safe Work Month.
Australia's disaster resilience explored at conference
19 August, 2016Australasia's emergency management sector will convene to discuss the changing role of emergency response agencies and the importance of creating resilient communities at the AFAC16 conference in Brisbane.
Pokemon Go prompts construction site safety concerns
19 August, 2016According to WorkSafe WA, Pokemon Go players are causing safety concerns by illegally accessing construction sites.
Safety upgrade designed for Melbourne roads
16 August, 2016The Victorian government has released preliminary designs to improve safety and travel times at four intersections along the Hoddle Street-Punt Road corridor.
Research finds workers regularly exposed to asthmagens
16 August, 2016A recent study has revealed that almost half of male workers and 40% of female workers are exposed to substances that cause asthma in their workplace.
Business community unites to keep workers safe on the road
15 August, 2016A new WHS guide about mobiles in vehicles provides details on a proactive approach to educating workers about the risks of unsafe phone use.
Family business reduces its WHS paperwork to one piece of paper
10 August, 2016 | Supplied by: HSI DonesafeMountford Plumbing adopted the Donesafe WHS management platform to help them deal with the mounting complexity of safety management.
Strengthening Victoria's mental health workforce
09 August, 2016Work is underway to ensure Victoria has a skilled, adaptable and available mental health workforce that meets the needs of people with a mental illness and their families.
