NSW Resources Regulator announces compliance priorities
11 January, 2022The NSW Resources Regulator has published the key compliance priorities for January–June 2022, to increase industry confidence in its regulatory activities.
WA releases draft work health and safety regulations
23 December, 2021Western Australia has released exposure drafts of regulations, before the commencement of work health and safety reforms in March 2022.
Silica dust detection device to protect NSW workers from silicosis
07 December, 2021Field trials of a new technology that is designed to detect dangerous levels of respirable crystalline silica are underway in NSW, as part of the NSW Dust Strategy 2020–22.
Finalists revealed for 2021 WorkSafe Awards
03 December, 2021Businesses, health and safety representatives, and people who have returned to work after injury are among the finalists for Victoria's 2021 WorkSafe Awards.
SWA releases Comparative Performance Monitoring report
02 December, 2021The 23rd edition of the Comparative Performance Monitoring report has been released by Safe Work Australia, providing trend analyses on WHS regulations in Australia.
New regulations for exposure to CO2 in underground mines take effect
25 November, 2021Amendments to the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2014, regarding the exposure standards for carbon dioxide in underground mines, have come into effect.
Campaign urges tradespeople to think twice about asbestos
19 November, 2021The annual National Asbestos Awareness Week campaign aims to raise awareness among key trades about the health risks associated with exposure to asbestos fibres.
Two companies charged over high-pressure concrete blast
12 November, 2021Two companies have been charged after pressurised concrete was sprayed across a worksite, striking three workers and a member of the public.
Metal fabricator fined after worker suffers severe burns
09 November, 2021Sheet metal fabrication company PGQW and its director have been fined $650,000 after a worker suffered burns to 30% of his body in a workplace incident in 2018.
Rostering system optimises shift work for trucking, construction workers
29 October, 2021A cloud-based rostering system has been developed to improve alertness, productivity and safety among workers in the trucking, construction and mining industries.
WA seeking feedback on mine safety management system guidance
21 October, 2021A Draft Code of Practice: Mine safety management system has been released for public consultation, to help mine operators maintain workplace health and safety.
Winners of 2021 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards revealed
15 October, 2021Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has congratulated the winners of the awards for their commitment to keeping Queenslanders safe at work.
University of Illinois to review NSW coal industry health scheme
08 October, 2021The University of Illinois (Chicago) will conduct an independent quality assurance review of the coal industry health surveillance scheme in New South Wales.
COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for WA FIFO, resources sector workers
08 October, 2021New public health directions have made COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for FIFO and other resources sector workers in Western Australia.
The importance of a strong safety culture during the pandemic
01 October, 2021A strong safety culture is a key goal for any organisation, but with regulations putting more pressure on the individual, how can workplaces ensure safety is prioritised?
