Ensure chemical safety with the right equipment
07 May, 2021Businesses are urged to ensure they have the right equipment for handling hazardous chemicals, after a worker was injured while decanting acidic liquid.
Company fined after worker injures hand in Hippo mixer
03 May, 2021A flooring company has been fined $50,000 after a young labourer sustained injuries to his wrist and finger after getting his hand caught in a Hippo mixer.
Hosing herbicide into stormwater drain leads to $15K fine
15 April, 2021A Goulburn company that hosed a herbicide into a stormwater drain, out of concern for worker safety, has been fined $15,000 by the NSW EPA.
Treatments for mesothelioma: researchers trial curcumin
19 March, 2021Flinders University researchers will be testing the feasibility of using curcumin as a treatment for malignant mesothelioma, which impacts workers in a range of occupations.
Contractor sentenced for waste disposal fraud
19 March, 2021A Sydney contractor has been sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for faking waste disposal dockets when disposing of waste containing asbestos.
Vic company charged over dangerous goods storage
15 March, 2021Crossroads Logistics has been charged with breaching the Dangerous Goods Act, for failing to take measures to avoid tampering or theft of dangerous goods.
Queensland updates regulations for low density asbestos board
04 March, 2021As of 1 May 2021, low density asbestos fibre board will be classed as a friable asbestos, with removal to be performed by a class A licensed asbestos removalist.
Safety campaign to reduce wounds in SA manufacturing industry
23 February, 2021SafeWork SA plans to launch a safety campaign on 1 March 2021, to reduce laceration injuries in the South Australian fabricated metal production industry.
SWA releases webinar to support transition to GHS 7
05 February, 2021Businesses that manufacture, import, supply or use hazardous chemicals are encouraged to watch a webinar from Safe Work Australia about the transition to GHS 7.
Protect-Air HoseGuard air safety fuses
01 February, 2021 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThe HoseGuard air safety fuses reduce the risk of whiplash from thrashing hoses, protecting compressed air hoses and pipes.
Updated WHS Regulations now in effect for South Australia
14 January, 2021Amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulations for South Australia, including to air monitoring during asbestos removal, came into effect this month.
Butterfly wings propel hydrogen sensor powered by light
15 December, 2020 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityInspired by the surface of butterfly wings, Australian researchers from RMIT University have developed a light-activated hydrogen sensor that can detect hydrogen leaks.
Company fined $16K for unsafe demolition, asbestos removal
10 November, 2020A demolition company and its two directors have been fined $16,000 for improperly demolishing a house which had asbestos-containing material.
Unplanned explosive incident at underground mine
04 November, 2020SafeWork SA is reminding mine operators to develop, implement and maintain safe systems of work, after an explosives incident at an underground mine.
UniPrint Take 5 Safety Books
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: UniPrint Pty LtdThe UniPrint Take 5 safety books are suitable for a range of industries and come in a range of finishes. The safety books can also be customised.
