New Online Course Aims to Protect the Public from Asbestos Exposure A new free online course helps the public recognise and manage asbestos risks before they cause harm. SafeWork NSW, Building Commis

Updates to the Forest Safety Code of Practice Come Into Effect in Tasmania The Tasmanian Government has released an updated code of practice to help improve safety for people working in the forestry

Queensland to Ban Engineered Stone Work from 1 July The Queensland Government has officially announced that the prohibition on engineered stone will be fully implemented in Queensland from 1 July, 20

A new Wine Industry Code of Practice has recently been registered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), with the objective of facilitating safe and compliant movement of grapes and wine with

New Log Haulage Industry Code Strengthens Safety Standards for the Logging Sector The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new Code of Practice designed to help operators lift safet

Safety News Update: Friday 9th April 2021 Welcome to our daily safety news roundup for 9th April 2021. Below, we cover two significant announcements shaping work health and safety across Australia: j

Winners of the 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards Unveiled Nine individuals and organisations have been recognised for their efforts in improving workplace health and safety in Tasmania. Each recipient wa

NT WorkSafe Issues Safety Warning After Lithium-Ion Battery Explodes Northern Territory WorkSafe has issued a safety alert after a lithium-ion battery exploded when it was left inside a vehicle. This

Safety News Update: Thursday 20th May 2021 On Thursday 20th May 2021, workplace safety headlines centred on a construction compliance blitz in New South Wales and confirmation of a fatal incident in

SafeWork SA Releases 2023-2024 Activity Report SafeWork SA has released its activity report for 2023-2024, revealing a marked escalation in compliance and enforcement activity across South Australian

Master Code of Practice Open for Feedback – NHVR The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has undertaken an extensive review of the Master Code of Practice to strengthen heavy vehicle safety stand