WA releases guidance on working safely in roof spaces
07 May, 2018The dangers of working in roof spaces have been highlighted by the deaths of two WA electrical workers from 2013–2016.
Staying on top of Emergency Plans
30 April, 2018Facilities Managers Guide to Workplace Safety 2018/19 – Released
Vic improves public safety with upgraded emergency radio
26 April, 2018Motorola Solutions Australia will expand and upgrade the network, which serves Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.
Plumbers Drained by Workplace Hazards
23 April, 2018Plumbing Industry Guide to Safety 2018/19 – Released
Day of mourning for workplace deaths
23 April, 2018Those who lost their lives in a workplace incident or due to occupational disease will be remembered on an international day of mourning in April.
Giant cockatoo helps to reduce workplace injuries
23 April, 2018 by Amy SteedThere has been a 48% reduction in injuries since one Illawarra-based aged-care provider launched a comprehensive safety plan for its workers and customers.
Latest Quick Poll Response from Safe-T-Bulletin 493
23 April, 2018Have you ever been injured as a result of someone else's negligence in the workplace? See the results from the latest Safe-T-Bulletin poll here.
How will WHS look in 20 years?
23 April, 2018Safe Work Australia and CSIRO's Data61 have produced a new report that explores trends emerging in work health and safety and workers compensation.
Worker falls despite edge protection system
20 April, 2018A 19-year-old Queensland worker who fell three metres from a roof has suffered fractures and lacerations.
Latest Quick Poll Response from Safe-T-Bulletin 492
10 April, 2018Have you witnessed unsafe behaviour involving plant and equipment? See the results from the latest Safe-T-Bulletin poll here.
Indoor workers still experience heat risks
10 April, 2018Despite the potential for cooler weather setting in, workers can still be at risk when working in hot conditions inside.
Company fined over zinc burn incident
10 April, 2018A New Zealand production engineering firm has been fined $371,250 after one of its workers was burned by molten zinc.
Sexual harassment training inadequately resourced in Australia
10 April, 2018With one in four Australian women and one in six men experiencing sexual harassment at work, more training is required by businesses.
Tractor death on Victorian farm
09 April, 2018A tractor attachment has struck and killed a man in his 20s at a Carwarp property, near Mildura.
Musculoskeletal injuries targeted by safety inspectors
04 April, 2018Safety inspections will be carried out at construction sites across Victoria to help with the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.
