500 companies register under mandatory NZ hazardous laws
24 February, 2016Over 500 importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances have already registered their details with New Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) under new rules brought in late last year.
Fight to retain engineering skills for Australian industry
24 February, 2016Engineers at risk of losing their jobs due to the closures of the three vehicle manufacturing plants in Victoria are finding new opportunities across other industry sectors such as mining, construction and defence.
Safety guidelines for quarry workers
22 February, 2016New safety guidelines with practical advice to better protect workers have been released by the Victorian state government.
If your workers aren't safe, then neither are you
22 February, 2016 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaEmployers are being asked to consider the impact of serious workplace injuries on not only the victims but also themselves in a powerful new public awareness campaign.
Environmental lead linked to aggressive behaviour
18 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Macquarie UniversityChildren exposed to higher levels of environmental lead are more likely as adults to engage in aggressive behaviour and commit assaults, new research has found.
Safety in Action coming to Perth
18 February, 2016The next Safety in Action show, to be held in Perth from 1–2 June, will focus on mental health and workplace wellness.
5 billion people to be short-sighted by 2050
17 February, 2016A study led by UNSW shows half the world's population will be myopic by 2050, while one-fifth will be at a significantly increased risk of blindness.
Changes to NZ workplace safety laws
17 February, 2016New health and safety workplace legislation will come into effect in New Zealand from 4 April 2016 and it will see changes to responsibilities for everyone in the workplace.
Total Facilities 2016 free seminar program released
15 February, 2016The Total Facilities 2016 event, being held in Melbourne in April, has released its free seminar program, which will feature educational content on building healthy workplaces.
New standard for concrete anchoring
15 February, 2016A new standard for concrete anchoring has been developed by the construction industry and is due to be released in May.
Falls incidents prompt safety warning
12 February, 2016Businesses and workers are again urged to take extreme care after two workers were killed and eight others seriously injured in falls from heights in the last month.
New standard for safer use of chemicals in consumer products
11 February, 2016A new ASTM standard has been approved to allow manufacturers and regulators to determine whether the safest and most sustainable chemicals are being used for a range of consumer products.
NHVR supports telematics technology to make roads safer
10 February, 2016The NHVR has said it supports the use of telematics within the heavy vehicle industry to help improve road safety.
Safe Work Australia welcomes new chair
09 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia has welcomed the appointment of Diane Smith-Gander as chair, replacing outgoing chair Ann Sherry AO, who stepped down from the position late last year.
Union to pursue legal action against resource companies for FIFOs
08 February, 2016The Fair Work Commission has ruled in favour of the ETU, who will now pursue legal action against major resource companies for millions of dollars in unpaid termination payments for FIFO workers.
