Safety
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WorkSafe to host free tradies breakfast for Health and Safety Month
WorkSafe will host a series of free tradies breakfasts across the state for Health and Safety Month this October. Employers and workers are encouraged to attend ... -
Changes in height safety standards aim to reduce workplace fatalities
Falls from height remain one of the most serious risks on Australian worksites, with nearly 30 workers losing their lives in 2023. These incidents accounted for ... -
Lung Foundation Australia continues silicosis fight this National Safe Work Month
October marks the beginning of National Safe Work Month, and Lung Foundation Australia is continuing to promote the threat that silica dust poses to 600,000 Australian ... -
UniSA study warns La Niña cycles are cracking Australia’s foundations
New research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) warns that stronger La Niña weather cycles are creating new risks for homeowners, builders and infrastructure planners. ... -
MSDs remains most common injury among Victorian construction industry
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain the most common injury among Victorian construction workers, often caused by hazardous manual handling such as lifting, carrying and repetitive movement. Since ... -
Tradies urged to put their health first ahead of Tradies National Health Month
The Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) is urging tradies across the country to put their health and wellbeing first this Tradies National Health Month ... -
PIP acquires Honeywell’s PPE business
Protective Industrial Products (PIP), an Australian-based leader in personal protective equipment, has completed its acquisition of Honeywell’s personal protective equipment (PPE) business. The acquisition brings a ... -
Improving fall safety in 2025: Case studies for innovation
While falls from height can happen in seconds, the consequences can last a lifetime. Falling several meters can easily lead to lifelong injuries or death. Trade ... -
Standards Australia adopt over 35 respiratory standards
In a world-first, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand has adopted an overhaul of respiratory standards from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), two of which ... -
Standards Australia release new guidelines for giant slides
Standards Australia has released the SA HB 244:2025, Supplementary guide to AS 4685.3:2021 – Giant Tube slides to help councils, builders and parents keep kids safe. ...
