News by category:

Australian States

Back to all
Monash Study Reveals Higher Autoimmune Disease Risk in Stone Benchtop Industry, Urges Expanded Health Screening

Monash Study Reveals Higher Autoimmune Disease Risk in Stone Benchtop Industry, Urges Expanded Health Screening

Nov 12, 2024
The National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030

The National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030

Oct 24, 2024
National Safe Work Month: Make Safety Your Priority This October

National Safe Work Month: Make Safety Your Priority This October

Oct 11, 2024
Understanding and Managing Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace

Understanding and Managing Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace

Oct 11, 2024
Safe Work Australia announces 2024 National Safe Work Month

Safe Work Australia announces 2024 National Safe Work Month

Jun 7, 2024
New regulation amendments established to help further protect workers from silicosis

New regulation amendments established to help further protect workers from silicosis

May 31, 2024
Navigating Workplace Safety Excellence: Free online event

Navigating Workplace Safety Excellence: Free online event

May 31, 2024
Do you know what to do if there is a high, extreme or catastrophic fire danger rating at your workplace?

Do you know what to do if there is a high, extreme or catastrophic fire danger rating at your workplace?

May 31, 2024
Welding fumes exposure threshold lowered to protect workers

Welding fumes exposure threshold lowered to protect workers

May 31, 2024
New model Code of Practice: Sexual and gender-based harassment

New model Code of Practice: Sexual and gender-based harassment

May 31, 2024
WorkSafe authorities urge workers and employers to stay safe during the holiday season

WorkSafe authorities urge workers and employers to stay safe during the holiday season

May 31, 2024
Check the Know Your Duties tool: WHS responsibilities for labour hire workers

Check the Know Your Duties tool: WHS responsibilities for labour hire workers

Jun 4, 2024
Four key principles of WHS duties: Construction case study by Safe Work Australia

Four key principles of WHS duties: Construction case study by Safe Work Australia

Jun 4, 2024
New online tool for construction industry to know their WHS duties

New online tool for construction industry to know their WHS duties

Jun 4, 2024
Falling asleep at the wheel? NHVR acts on serious fatigue and speed breaches

Falling asleep at the wheel? NHVR acts on serious fatigue and speed breaches

Jun 4, 2024
NT Health and Safety Symposium 2023

NT Health and Safety Symposium 2023

Sep 16, 2023
South Australia celebrates National Safe Work Month

South Australia celebrates National Safe Work Month

Sep 16, 2023
News from the Australian NT: What you need to know about asbestos management and incident notification

News from the Australian NT: What you need to know about asbestos management and incident notification

Jun 7, 2024
Regulatory duties for employers regarding psychosocial risks across Australia

Regulatory duties for employers regarding psychosocial risks across Australia

Sep 18, 2023
Urgent Industry Reform Needed as Truck Crash Death Toll Reaches 51 in Australia

Urgent Industry Reform Needed as Truck Crash Death Toll Reaches 51 in Australia

Sep 18, 2023
Safety alert issued after high-low crane lifts create multiple risks

Safety alert issued after high-low crane lifts create multiple risks

Sep 18, 2023
Severe injuries from product movement in the U.S. food supply chain

Severe injuries from product movement in the U.S. food supply chain

Sep 18, 2023
Consider the cost of unsafe workplaces

Consider the cost of unsafe workplaces

Jun 7, 2024
Controlling silica dust exposure

Controlling silica dust exposure

Sep 18, 2023
Review into Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme

Review into Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme

Sep 18, 2023
Initiative developed to target workplace bullying

Initiative developed to target workplace bullying

Sep 18, 2023
New national strategy for safe and healthy work

New national strategy for safe and healthy work

Sep 18, 2023
Leading health bodies back calls to ban the use of engineered stone

Leading health bodies back calls to ban the use of engineered stone

Sep 18, 2023
WA - Managing outdoor work environment and facilities

WA - Managing outdoor work environment and facilities

Sep 18, 2023
More than 140 workers injured in forklift incidents last year

More than 140 workers injured in forklift incidents last year

Sep 18, 2023
New positive duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation

New positive duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation

Jun 7, 2024
Safety alert issued about fires on battery-powered tools

Safety alert issued about fires on battery-powered tools

Sep 18, 2023
NSW - Food Delivery Riders' Safety the Focus in Compliance Operation

NSW - Food Delivery Riders' Safety the Focus in Compliance Operation

Sep 18, 2023
NSW - Rock Solid Safety Urged for Concrete Pours

NSW - Rock Solid Safety Urged for Concrete Pours

Sep 18, 2023
SA - How to Avoid Lifting Injuries

SA - How to Avoid Lifting Injuries

Sep 18, 2023
WA - Regulations on Psychosocial Hazards

WA - Regulations on Psychosocial Hazards

Sep 18, 2023
Avoiding Heat Stress - Key Resources

Avoiding Heat Stress - Key Resources

Sep 18, 2023
NSW - La Nina Contributes to a Rise in Excavation Incidents

NSW - La Nina Contributes to a Rise in Excavation Incidents

Sep 18, 2023
Queensland Businesses Put on Notice to Insure Workers Against Work-related Injuries

Queensland Businesses Put on Notice to Insure Workers Against Work-related Injuries

Sep 18, 2023
SA - Have a Say on Industrial Manslaughter Laws

SA - Have a Say on Industrial Manslaughter Laws

Sep 18, 2023
WA - Progress Achieved in Push to Prevent Workplace Sexual Harassment

WA - Progress Achieved in Push to Prevent Workplace Sexual Harassment

Sep 18, 2023
SA - Construction Industry Scramble Prompts Safety Warning

SA - Construction Industry Scramble Prompts Safety Warning

Sep 18, 2023
NSW - Retired Supreme Court Judge to Carry out Review of SafeWork NSW

NSW - Retired Supreme Court Judge to Carry out Review of SafeWork NSW

Sep 18, 2023
SA - SafeWork SA Strategic Plan Launched

SA - SafeWork SA Strategic Plan Launched

Sep 18, 2023
NT - Sparkies Urged to Survive in New Safety Campaign

NT - Sparkies Urged to Survive in New Safety Campaign

Sep 18, 2023
SA - Change to Lead Risk Notifications

SA - Change to Lead Risk Notifications

Sep 18, 2023
NSW - Free Tool to Measure Workplace Mental Health

NSW - Free Tool to Measure Workplace Mental Health

Sep 18, 2023
SA - Mining Industry Backs Sexual Harassment Campaign

SA - Mining Industry Backs Sexual Harassment Campaign

Sep 18, 2023
VIC - Mental Injuries Surge in Victorian Workplaces

VIC - Mental Injuries Surge in Victorian Workplaces

Sep 18, 2023
NT - Latest Key NT Work Health and Safety Statistics Released

NT - Latest Key NT Work Health and Safety Statistics Released

Sep 18, 2023
QLD - New Workplace Coal Dust Standard Commences in Queensland

QLD - New Workplace Coal Dust Standard Commences in Queensland

Sep 18, 2023
SA - Teams Dig in for Mine Safety Challenge

SA - Teams Dig in for Mine Safety Challenge

Sep 18, 2023
NSW - Machine Safety Compliance Visits Underway

NSW - Machine Safety Compliance Visits Underway

Sep 18, 2023
SA - Independent Review of SafeWork SA

SA - Independent Review of SafeWork SA

Sep 18, 2023
WA - McGowan Government Responds to Sexual Harassment Inquiry

WA - McGowan Government Responds to Sexual Harassment Inquiry

Sep 18, 2023
SA - 2022 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining are Open

SA - 2022 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining are Open

Sep 18, 2023
SA - Sexual Harassment in Mining Sparks Campaign

SA - Sexual Harassment in Mining Sparks Campaign

Sep 18, 2023
WA - Safe Work Month - WHS & Think Psychological

WA - Safe Work Month - WHS & Think Psychological

Sep 18, 2023
VIC - WorkSafe Health and Safety Month on the Road and Online

VIC - WorkSafe Health and Safety Month on the Road and Online

Sep 18, 2023
NSW & VIC - Construction Site Visits Highlight Safety Issues

NSW & VIC - Construction Site Visits Highlight Safety Issues

Sep 18, 2023
NSW - Boost for Events Promoting Work Health and Safety, Consumer Rights

NSW - Boost for Events Promoting Work Health and Safety, Consumer Rights

Sep 18, 2023
VIC - WorkSafe Stops Frauds Gaming Compensation System

VIC - WorkSafe Stops Frauds Gaming Compensation System

Sep 18, 2023
QLD - Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Review

QLD - Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Review

Sep 19, 2023
WA - Safe Work Month Podcasts, Videos and Webinars

WA - Safe Work Month Podcasts, Videos and Webinars

Sep 25, 2023
A Statement by the WHS Commissioner: Issuing of Prohibition Notice to the Legislative Assembly

A Statement by the WHS Commissioner: Issuing of Prohibition Notice to the Legislative Assembly

Jun 7, 2024
NSW - Mental Health at Work Resources for Regional Business

NSW - Mental Health at Work Resources for Regional Business

Sep 19, 2023
Public Mock Trial to Give Insight into Workplace Safety Laws

Public Mock Trial to Give Insight into Workplace Safety Laws

Sep 19, 2023
VIC - Small Businesses Gain Tools for Mentally Healthier Work

VIC - Small Businesses Gain Tools for Mentally Healthier Work

Sep 19, 2023
QLD - Mental Health Week 2022 Events Announced

QLD - Mental Health Week 2022 Events Announced

Sep 19, 2023
QLD - Work Health Safety Act Set for Review

QLD - Work Health Safety Act Set for Review

Jun 7, 2024
VIC - Grants for Fresh Workplace Safety Ideas

VIC - Grants for Fresh Workplace Safety Ideas

Sep 19, 2023
Heat warning: Employers Must Prepare for a Warmer Future

Heat warning: Employers Must Prepare for a Warmer Future

Sep 19, 2023
NSW - Spotlight on Safety for Women in Agriculture

NSW - Spotlight on Safety for Women in Agriculture

Sep 19, 2023
QLD - Green Hydrogen Workforce Safety Prioritised

QLD - Green Hydrogen Workforce Safety Prioritised

Sep 19, 2023
ACT - Operation Safe Prospect and the Residential Construction Industry

ACT - Operation Safe Prospect and the Residential Construction Industry

Sep 19, 2023
NSW - Mental Health Boost to Music Industry

NSW - Mental Health Boost to Music Industry

Sep 19, 2023
VIC - Footy Giants Reunite for Workplace Health and Safety

VIC - Footy Giants Reunite for Workplace Health and Safety

Sep 19, 2023
WA - Dangerous Goods Road Transport Decoder App

WA - Dangerous Goods Road Transport Decoder App

Sep 19, 2023
WA - Work Health and Safety for Volunteer Organisations

WA - Work Health and Safety for Volunteer Organisations

Sep 19, 2023
VIC - Lead Safety Breaches Prompt Warning

VIC - Lead Safety Breaches Prompt Warning

Sep 19, 2023
NT - 2022 Amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulations

NT - 2022 Amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulations

Sep 19, 2023
QLD - New Safety Laws Proposed for Quad Bikes and Side-by-sides

QLD - New Safety Laws Proposed for Quad Bikes and Side-by-sides

Sep 19, 2023
ACT - WorkSafe ACT launches Strategy to prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders

ACT - WorkSafe ACT launches Strategy to prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders

Sep 19, 2023
SA - $25,000 in grants available to help support health and safety

SA - $25,000 in grants available to help support health and safety

Sep 19, 2023
WA - Resources workforce safety program gets $6.5 million boost

WA - Resources workforce safety program gets $6.5 million boost

Sep 19, 2023
WorkSafe Mines Safety News Alert 27th April

WorkSafe Mines Safety News Alert 27th April

Sep 19, 2023
NSW-Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard launched to stop workplace deaths

NSW-Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard launched to stop workplace deaths

Sep 19, 2023
Work-related traumatic fatalities in Western Australia

Work-related traumatic fatalities in Western Australia

Sep 19, 2023
Amusement ride safety reminder as industry re-opens

Amusement ride safety reminder as industry re-opens

Sep 19, 2023
Safety reminder as regional construction booms

Safety reminder as regional construction booms

Sep 19, 2023
Coaching, training, success! Mental health hat-trick for businesses

Coaching, training, success! Mental health hat-trick for businesses

Sep 19, 2023
Contractor Credentials Go Digital

Contractor Credentials Go Digital

Sep 19, 2023
Proposed legislative changes to create ‘claim-farming’ offences and terminal injury timeframes

Proposed legislative changes to create ‘claim-farming’ offences and terminal injury timeframes

Sep 19, 2023
WA - Health & Safety Representative Powers, Rights, Functions Under WHS

WA - Health & Safety Representative Powers, Rights, Functions Under WHS

Sep 19, 2023
Week 4. Contractor Safety Verification, Learning & Improvement

Week 4. Contractor Safety Verification, Learning & Improvement

Sep 19, 2023
QLD - First individual convicted for industrial manslaughter

QLD - First individual convicted for industrial manslaughter

Sep 19, 2023
Bonus Tax Deductions on Technology Investment

Bonus Tax Deductions on Technology Investment

Sep 19, 2023
Mine Safety - WA updated WHS Laws

Mine Safety - WA updated WHS Laws

Sep 19, 2023
Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) | A brief summary of key features

Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) | A brief summary of key features

Sep 19, 2023
WA Mine Safety Performance + Transitional Arrangements

WA Mine Safety Performance + Transitional Arrangements

Sep 19, 2023