Grim Toll Mounting in 2023 Safe Work Australia has released latest work-related fatality figures for 2023, confirming a grim toll continues mounting across several high-risk sectors. Transport, posta

Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on a proposal aimed at decreasing the workplace exposure standard (WES) for aluminium welding fumes from 5 mg/m³ to 1 mg/m³. This reduction targets stronger hea

Safe Work Australia is developing a model Code of Practice to help Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) address and manage workplace fatigue risks, and has now opened consultation on t

NSW Publishes Workers Compensation Exposure Draft The NSW Government has recently unveiled an Exposure Draft for a Bill, "contributing to its sustained consultation efforts to secure the workers comp

A Victorian nurse has been fined $25,000 for working at an aged care facility while positive with COVID-19. This case highlights the ongoing risk that non-compliance with health directives poses to vu

Silicosis News: Tuesday 27th April 2021 Rates of silicosis are "spiralling" alongside the growing popularity of artificial stone benchtops. This safety news update, published 27th April 2021, examine

WorkSafe Issues Warning About Dangers of Amusement Rides Recent community events featuring unsafe amusement setups have led WorkSafe Victoria to issue a safety warning to organisers who are hiring ri

Nominations for 2023 WorkSafe Awards Are Now Open Nominations for 2023 WorkSafe Awards are now open, giving Victorian employers and workers a chance to be recognised for outstanding contributions to

New Regulations to Protect Victorian Workers From Harassment Victoria's Government is set to implement enhanced measures aimed at safeguarding retail workers from assault and abuse, with new regulati

Tasmania Officially Enacts Ban on Engineered Stone Tasmania officially enacts ban on engineered stone, with production, distribution and processing of engineered stone benchtops now prohibited across

New Online Course Aims to Protect NSW Workers From Asbestos Exposure SafeWork NSW has launched a new online course to train workers on how to protect themselves from asbestos exposure. Designed for a