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.
Victoria toughens dangerous goods regulations
25 May, 2021From 1 July, Victorian duty holders storing or handling dangerous goods will have to follow new reporting guidelines, due to updated safety regulations.
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.
Hosing herbicide into stormwater drain leads to $15K fine
15 April, 2021A Goulburn company that hosed a herbicide into a stormwater drain, out of concern for worker safety, has been fined $15,000 by the NSW EPA.
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.
Contractor sentenced for waste disposal fraud
19 March, 2021A Sydney contractor has been sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for faking waste disposal dockets when disposing of waste containing asbestos.
Vic company charged over dangerous goods storage
15 March, 2021Crossroads Logistics has been charged with breaching the Dangerous Goods Act, for failing to take measures to avoid tampering or theft of dangerous goods.
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, 2021 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThe 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.
