WA amends workplace health and safety laws
01 April, 2022Western Australia's new workplace health and safety laws have come into effect, bringing together WHS for general industry, mines and petroleum operations under a single act.
ELMO Software Hybrid Work, Wellbeing modules
30 March, 2022 | Supplied by: ELMO SoftwareELMO Software has launched two new modules, Hybrid Work and Wellbeing, to help businesses manage the new way of working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WA Dept of Justice fined $900,000 after worker injured in dog attack
30 March, 2022The WA Department of Justice has been fined after a worker was seriously injured in a dog attack. The fine is the highest imposed for a breach of workplace safety laws in WA.
Vic introduces legislation to protect labour hire workers
25 March, 2022Victoria has implemented new laws to better protect labour hire workers and ensure they have the same rights and protections as direct employees.
Vic releases specialised safety advice for seasonal workers
24 March, 2022Pacific Islander workers will receive safety resources in their own language as part of an initiative to help them stay safe while working on Victorian farms.
Celebrating women in EHS: nominations open
24 March, 2022SAI360 has opened nominations to recognise outstanding women in environment health and safety, as part of a special online tribute.
Unions call for funding for first responders' mental health
22 March, 2022The NSW Government has been urged to renew funding for the Black Dog Institute's Traumatic Stress Clinic, to provide mental health support for first responders.
Vic introduces new laws to improve workplace safety
22 March, 2022The Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022 is now in force in Victoria, to prevent workplace safety incidents and improve outcomes for injured workers.
WA to introduce new WHS laws and regulations
17 March, 2022Western Australia has taken steps to modernise its work health and safety laws, with the new work health and safety regulations to come into effect from 31 March 2022.
Workforce management platform
17 March, 2022 | Supplied by: AvettaAvetta One Workforce Management assists companies in onboarding, qualifying, training and tracking contractors across their supply chain.
Welding manufacturer upgrades to new premises in Sydney
15 March, 2022Welding equipment manufacturer Kemppi Australia has moved its head office into new, purpose-designed premises in Wetherill Park, Sydney.
Safety industry pioneers to convene at Workplace Health & Safety Show
15 March, 2022The Workplace Health & Safety Show will take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 25–26 May and will feature a range of innovative technologies.
Survey reveals Metro Tasmania bus drivers are threatened at work
10 March, 2022A survey of Metro Tasmania bus drivers has found that seven out of 10 bus drivers have been threatened while at work.
SWA seeks feedback from workers about National Safe Work Month
10 March, 2022Safe Work Australia has encouraged workers and employers to provide feedback about National Safe Work Month through an online survey.
Registrations open for Australian Manufacturing Week 2022
01 March, 2022Registrations have opened for Australian Manufacturing Week. The exhibition will take place in Sydney in June 2022, under the theme 'Where technology meets innovation'.
