Uncontrolled dry cutting of engineered stone banned in Vic
06 September, 2019Victoria has banned uncontrolled dry cutting of engineered stone to help protect workers from exposure to crystalline silica dust.
Worker suffers serious burns in vehicle LPG tank fire
12 August, 2019WHS Queensland believes the worker was using a battery-operated screwdriver to remove screws on the LPG tank. This acted as an ignition source and started a fire.
Worker burnt while hot cutting flammable steel drum
17 July, 2019A South Australian worker has sustained serious burns while cutting a steel drum with oxy-acetylene equipment.
Welding fume and cancer risks in Australia
01 April, 2019In early 2017 welding fume was reclassified as carcinogenic to humans, highlighting a direct relationship between inhaling the fumes and contracting cancer.
Asbestos awareness campaign
05 December, 2018Asbestos Awareness Ambassador Trevor Gillmeister and safety advocates Julie and Don Sager discuss the importance of asbestos safety awareness.
Recycling sharps responsibly
21 November, 2018Sharps or needlestick injuries are a risk not only to healthcare workers, but anyone who comes into contact with them.
NT builder pays $200K after illegal asbestos removal
08 November, 2018After being charged with illegal asbestos removal, a Darwin company will spend more than $200,000 to improve asbestos safety in the NT.
DIY renovators warned of asbestos risks
31 October, 2018A new report in the Medical Journal of Australia suggests that the proportion of asbestos-related cancer deaths being caused by DIY renovations is increasing.
NZ reviews chemical management safety
17 October, 2018The way that chemicals are managed in New Zealand is about to undergo some changes.
Contractor spreads asbestos during roof repairs
31 August, 2018Asbestos containing material (ACM) was allegedly spread throughout a property after a contractor used a high-pressure water spray on a roof.
Anglo American's mine site innovation wins top prize in Qld
27 August, 2018An engineering control that isolates workers from the source of dust at mine sites has won the top prize at the Queensland Mining Industry Innovation Awards.
HEMCO emergency safety shower decontamination booth
23 August, 2018After an exposure to a hazardous substance, any delay, even for a few seconds, can result in serious injury.
Asbestos still a major issue in 2018
17 August, 2018Despite being banned from use in Australia from 2004, asbestos is still causing issues for many workplaces.
Asbestos-related diseases are costing millions
10 August, 2018A report has estimated that the cost associated with asbestos-related diseases in one year is over $500 million.
Man killed by gas explosion in work ute
07 August, 2018The tragic death of a man outside a south side Canberra school late on 2 August 2018 was caused by a gas explosion in a work vehicle.
