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How can ageing asbestos be made safer?

30 July, 2018

A new report is focusing on ways to make asbestos less dangerous in the short term, when it is not immediately possible to remove the material.


New plan to reduce construction deaths

30 July, 2018

Reducing the number of construction deaths and accidents is the focus of a new plan launched by the NSW Government.


Fatality leads to fine for egg farm

24 July, 2018

A workplace fatality has led to a conviction and $230,000 fine for a free-range egg producer.


Sporting Amenities Industry: Don't Cut Corners in Safety

23 July, 2018

Sporting Amenities Guide to Workplace Safety 2018/19 – Released


Latest Quick Poll Response from Safe-T-Bulletin 499

18 July, 2018

Have you ever experienced delayed return to work by a lengthy workers compensation claim? See the results from the latest Safe-T-Bulletin poll here.


Farm deaths spark safety warnings

17 July, 2018

There have been 12 farm deaths in Victoria in the past year, prompting warnings for farmers to prioritise safety in all their tasks.


Updated code for anchor, lifeline and rail installations

17 July, 2018

The WAHA has released a revised Version 1A of the industry code for anchor, lifeline and rail installations.


Safety boosted by new lithium battery guidelines

16 July, 2018

The new guidelines for battery products could put Australia at the head of the pack worldwide when it comes to battery product safety.


Stone industry safety taskforce aims to reduce silicosis

11 July, 2018

Protecting workers in the manufactured stone industry from lung diseases is the focus of a new safety taskforce that has just been established.


National Safe Work Month theme revealed

06 July, 2018

The theme for this year's National Safe Work Month campaign will be 'A moment is all it takes'.


Improving return to work outcomes

03 July, 2018 by Denise Cullen

10% of workers compensation claims drag on for a year or more... decreasing the odds that the injured employee will ever return to work.


Latest Quick Poll Response from Safe-T-Bulletin 498

03 July, 2018

Do you feel that technology prevents you from completely switching off from your job? See the results from the latest Safe-T-Bulletin poll here.


Worker killed on tunnel construction project

02 July, 2018

Head injuries have killed a man in his 50s who was working at the West Gate Tunnel Project's Footscray Road site.


Height safety view — from construction to maintenance

02 July, 2018 by Gordon Cadzow, Secretary, Working at Height Association (WAHA)

From initial construction through to maintenance, this article takes a view on the working-at-height issues related to the life cycle of a building.


Updated electrical wiring rules now available

02 July, 2018

A new edition of the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2018) has now been released.


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