SafeWork SA has released new guidance on respiratory protective equipment (RPE), giving employers a clearer path to compliance under health and safety law. SafeWork says recent compliance audits rela

NSW endorses proposed restriction on import of engineered stone New South Wales Government has expressed its approval of the Federal Government's decision to prohibit the importation of engineered st

Man survives timber house collapse. A man has survived a house falling on top of him as the bobcat he was driving was caught underneath it. The owner/builder and driver of the bobcat was lucky to esca

```html $2.5 Million Lung Bus Reaches Nowra to Safeguard Workers From Dust-Related Illnesses NSW Government has reaffirmed dedication to safeguarding workers from dust-related illnesses through its n

Federal Government Provides $3 Million to Protect Workers from Occupational Lung Diseases The Federal Government has committed funding to protect workers from occupational lung diseases and eradicate

```html Australia will become the first country in the world to ban engineered stone products, protecting workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust. The ban takes effect on 1 July 2

Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on how effectively the engineered stone ban has protected workers since its nationwide introduction on July 1, 2024. The consultation targets respirable crystal

WA Backs Ban on Engineered Stone to Protect Worker Health The Western Australian Government says it supports a ban on engineered stone to protect workers from silicosis, a preventable lung disease li

NSW Adopts New Code of Practice to Reduce Silicosis NSW has adopted a new industry safety standard to protect workers from silica dust exposure. SafeWork NSW has introduced new rules aimed at safegua

Joint Inspection Blitz Finds Safety Breaches at Border Construction Sites A joint inspection blitz has found safety breaches at border construction sites, with inspectors from Victoria and NSW visiti

Cross-Border Blitz Focused on Protecting Workers Safe Work NSW and WorkSafe Victoria are joining forces for a cross-border blitz focused on protecting workers, targeting falls and silica dust hazards