Top tips to improve hazardous materials handling
27 September, 2024Hazardous materials handling is a crucial issue for many businesses, given they are responsible for 14% of all serious injury claims.
Illegal engineered stone seized after nationwide ban
09 August, 2024The Victorian construction industry has been put on notice as WorkSafe's Silica Field Team hunts for businesses flouting the rules around a ban on engineered stone.
Engineered stone ban now in effect across Australia
10 July, 2024Every state and territory in Australia has now prohibited the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Engineered stone ban takes effect in Victoria
08 July, 2024Australia's nationwide ban on engineered stone has come into effect in Victoria. The ban prohibits the use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone.
SWA releases guidance to support engineered stone ban
01 July, 2024Safe Work Australia has released new guidance regarding the ban on the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone products.
Qld asbestos manufacturer fined $1.21 million
24 June, 2024A Queensland asbestos manufacturer has been fined for general damages and loss of life expectancy after a 77-year-old former worker was exposed to asbestos products.
Compliance inspections to protect NSW workers from silicosis
18 June, 2024The NSW Government has announced that it will deploy SafeWork NSW inspectors to enforce the forthcoming engineered stone ban and protect workers from silicosis.
Robot dog can 'sniff' hazardous gases in inaccessible environments
14 June, 2024To keep humans out of harm's way, researchers have created a four-legged, dog-like robot that takes air samples from hazardous sites.
Model WHS regulations finalised ahead of engineered stone ban
14 June, 2024Safe Work Australia has finalised the amendments to the model Work Health and Safety Regulations to protect workers from the risks of exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Vic to enforce engineered stone ban from 1 July
22 May, 2024Employers across Victoria will not be permitted to carry out work involving the manufacturing, supply, processing or installation of engineered stone from 1 July.
Lung Foundation Australia commends engineered stone ban
13 May, 2024Lung Foundation Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government's ban on working with engineered stone from 1 July and developed support services for patients and their families.
Just and fair compensation scheme for dust disease sufferers
29 April, 2024Western Australians diagnosed with diseases caused by exposure to asbestos or silica will now be able to seek improved compensation outcomes under new legislation.
WA implements six-month transition for engineered stone ban
28 March, 2024Work Health and Safety Ministers in Western Australia have decided to implement a six-month transition period after the 1 July ban on the supply, installation or processing of engineered stone.
Collective action needed to keep asbestos out of the supply chain
25 March, 2024As Australia faces the threat of asbestos in homes and public spaces, John Batty of EDP Consultants highlights the dangers of asbestos contamination due to inadequate demolition practices.
Manufacturers seek safer alternatives to engineered stone
25 March, 2024With the ban on engineered stone to come into effect from 1 July 2024, manufacturers are seeking safer alternatives, such as natural stone and porcelain.
