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.
Safety campaign to reduce wounds in SA manufacturing industry
23 February, 2021SafeWork SA plans to launch a safety campaign on 1 March 2021, to reduce laceration injuries in the South Australian fabricated metal production industry.
SWA releases webinar to support transition to GHS 7
05 February, 2021Businesses that manufacture, import, supply or use hazardous chemicals are encouraged to watch a webinar from Safe Work Australia about the transition to GHS 7.
Protect-Air HoseGuard air safety fuses
01 February, 2021The HoseGuard air safety fuses reduce the risk of whiplash from thrashing hoses, protecting compressed air hoses and pipes.
Updated WHS Regulations now in effect for South Australia
14 January, 2021Amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulations for South Australia, including to air monitoring during asbestos removal, came into effect this month.
Company fined $16K for unsafe demolition, asbestos removal
10 November, 2020A demolition company and its two directors have been fined $16,000 for improperly demolishing a house which had asbestos-containing material.
Unplanned explosive incident at underground mine
04 November, 2020SafeWork SA is reminding mine operators to develop, implement and maintain safe systems of work, after an explosives incident at an underground mine.
Whiteley Corporation Viraclean hospital-grade disinfectant
01 October, 2020The infection-control product is designed to defend against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), which may be present on healthcare surfaces.
SWA releases resources for halved silica dust WES
22 September, 2020Safe Work Australia has published resources for PCBUs working with respirable crystalline silica, after the workplace exposure standard for silica dust was halved.
