SA businesses heed warnings about silica dust exposure
16 September, 2021A SafeWork SA compliance campaign has found that businesses have improved their compliance and minimised the risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
NT cattle contractor charged after 2019 Avgas drum explosion
02 September, 2021An NT cattle-mustering contractor has been convicted and fined $20,000 after a young worker was severely burnt in an explosion and left for six days before being hospitalised.
Protect-Air HoseGuard air safety fuses
01 September, 2021The HoseGuard is a safety device that immediately shuts off the air flow should the volume of air exceed a set value.
Protection against respirable crystalline silica: a focus on coveralls
14 July, 2021 by DuPont Personal ProtectionFor respirable crystalline silica, protective coveralls that minimise dust particulate penetration through to the garments being worn underneath the coverall are critically important.
KEMPER VacuFil i high-vacuum extraction units
08 July, 2021The VacuFil 125i, 150i and 250i digital extraction units from KEMPER combine easy handling with needs-based extraction capacity.
Charges laid after worker injured in Airport Link Project
30 June, 2021WorkSafe WA has laid charges against Salini Australia, after a worker suffered a serious head injury during construction of the Forrestfield Airport Link tunnel.
Watering down the risks of silica dust in the workplace
30 June, 2021Cancer Council Australia has launched a safety campaign to encourage Australian workers to use adequate protection measures when exposed to silica dust.
SWA launches campaign to combat lung disease in the workplace
24 June, 2021Safe Work Australia has launched a campaign to raise awareness of occupational lung disease.
ABF cracks down on imported asbestos-laced building products
17 June, 2021The Australian Border Force is taking action against the importation of building materials at risk of containing asbestos, which is prohibited in Australia.
Qld Govt commits $5m to fund dust lung disease research
27 May, 2021The Queensland Government will invest $5 million in research to protect workers from occupational dust lung disease, silicosis and coal workers' pneumoconiosis.
SafeWork SA prioritises asbestos licence compliance
19 May, 2021SafeWork SA has commenced a compliance audit of licensed asbestos removal jobs, to ensure regulation requirements are met.
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.
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.
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.
