An alternate view on safety
19 September, 2018 by Dannielle FurnessAndrew Hopkins' views on safety challenge current convention and have been developed, in part, through examination of a series of local and international catastrophic industrial accidents.
Safety in the Dental Industry — Don't brush it off
18 September, 2018Dental Professionals Guide to Safety & Hygiene 2018/19 – Released
Safety breaches resulting in termination
17 September, 2018 by Emma Gruschka (ack: Bridget Bennett) | Supplied by: Sparke Helmore LawyersUnsafe conduct can provide a valid basis to terminate employment, but employers/PCBUs must consider their legal risks.
Clearing the air on workplace exposure standards
13 September, 2018 by Dannielle FurnessThe airborne hazardous chemicals workplace exposure standards are under review. Safe Work Australia's Jackii Shepherd talks us through some of the changes.
Latest Quick Poll Response from Safe-T-Bulletin 503
12 September, 2018Do you know how to comply with driver fatigue rules in your workplace? See the results from last week's Safe-T-Bulletin poll here.
Tragic day for workplace safety in Vic
12 September, 2018A horrific crane incident in Victoria has claimed the life of one man and injured two, while in another Victorian incident on the same day a woman has died.
Vision for safety — protecting your eyes at work
10 September, 2018 by Annette Hoskin* and Prof Stephanie Watson** | Supplied by: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)Which of the five senses is the most important to you?
Improving mental health on construction sites
07 September, 2018A new mental health partnership has been forged between the Black Dog Institute and Target Tradies.
87% of sites storing dangerous goods incorrectly
07 September, 2018A safety blitz on the storage of dangerous goods in Melbourne has found that 68 out of 78 sites contravened safe handling requirements.
Fall from 12-metre height leads to worker death
07 September, 2018A Queensland worker has been killed in a fall from an air-conditioning duct onto a concrete floor.
Building firm fined after worker falls from roof
06 September, 2018A conviction and fine has been handed to a building group after one of its workers fell from a roof at a two-storey house in Warrnambool, Victoria.
No Horsing Around with Equestrian Safety
04 September, 2018Equine Industry Guide to Safety 2018/19 – Released
Latest Quick Poll Response from Safe-T-Bulletin 502
28 August, 2018Does your employer expect you to monitor your emails during non-work hours? See the results from last week's Safe-T-Bulletin poll here.
Construction worker fatality after fall from height
28 August, 2018A worker who allegedly fell through a stair void at a construction site at Rosebud, Victoria, has now died in hospital.
2018 National Safety Awards of Excellence finalists announced
28 August, 2018The NSCA Foundation and GIO Workers Compensation have announced the 2018 National Safety Awards of Excellence finalists.
