Free lung health checks offered to former miners
12 July, 2023Former and retired mine and quarry workers in Queensland are encouraged to get a free lung health check to detect mine dust lung diseases.
Worker fatalities prompt safety reminder about industrial gates
23 June, 2023SafeWork NSW has called for those who own industrial gates to get them checked, after a number of serious incidents, including two deaths, occurred between 2017 and 2022.
Welding safety at the forefront for industry, govt and statutory bodies
23 June, 2023The Australian welding industry is collaborating with government and statutory bodies to ensure that appropriate strategies are in place to reduce welder exposure to fumes.
SWA seeks feedback on exposure to non-threshold genotoxic carcinogens
16 June, 2023Safe Work Australia has encouraged stakeholders to complete a survey about the presence of non-threshold genotoxic carcinogens in Australian workplaces.
Safety warning after worker seriously burned in heater fire
13 June, 2023SafeWork SA has issued a safety warning after a worker was burned while refuelling a heating device in an Adelaide hotel.
More funding for early detection of silicosis
17 May, 2023Monash University has received a funding boost for research projects related to the early screening and detection of silicosis.
Getting across the new silica dust code of practice
04 May, 2023The construction industry in Queensland now has Australia's first code of practice for the management of respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
Survey released for workers at risk of exposure to silica dust
05 April, 2023Lung Foundation Australia has developed a survey to help shape the resources for workers who are at risk of exposure to silica dust.
Asbestos removal company fined $85,000 for safety breaches
03 April, 2023A Victorian demolition and asbestos removal company has been fined for working from height and asbestos removal safety breaches.
Consultation on engineered stone ban continues
09 March, 2023The decision to introduce stronger laws to protect workers exposed to silica dust has been welcomed by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).
Search ends for lost radioactive capsule
02 February, 2023 by Amy SteedA tiny radioactive capsule that went missing from a secure device on a truck — sparking safety fears — has now been found near Newman, WA.
HEMCO chemical-resistant island canopy hoods
17 January, 2023The HEMCO chemical-resistant island canopy hoods collect and exhaust vapours, heat, steam and odours when mounted over water baths, hotplates or portable equipment.
The importance of asbestos medical checks
24 November, 2022Employers are being reminded by WorkSafe Victoria that they must ensure they are meeting their legal obligations surrounding asbestos.
Union steps in to ban engineered stone
24 November, 2022In an extremely rare form of industrial action, the CFMEU has said it will ban the use of engineered stone if the federal government fails to do so.
Coates, LGNSW to provide asbestos identification training
14 November, 2022Coates has partnered with Local Government NSW to provide asbestos identification training to local government officials across the state.
