Electrical advice offered in wake of electrocutions and shocks; Hospitality employers fined for safety and notification breaches; and Mine alerts issued after death, serious injury and dust incidents.
Employers are being urged to "think more broadly" about who could be affected by heat hazards, with soaring temperatures forecast for much of Australia over the next few days.
FWC launches dedicated anti-bullying webpage; New mine safety regulations taking effect in South Australia; Comcare prosecuting Linfox; SWA releases WHS guide on water jetting; and Alerts issued after child killed and other incidents.
One of Victoria's most hazardous sectors - public hospitals and health services - has a culture of accepting safety risks, while WorkSafe has done little to tackle its high injury rate, the State Auditor-General has found.
Start date confirmed for heavy vehicle safety laws; Tasmania's safest employers announced; and New safety alerts and guidance released in five jurisdictions.
Employers in the road transport sector could be required to inspect vehicle brake pads weekly, under one of 25 recommendations made by a coronial investigation into Victoria's Kerang train disaster and other level-crossing fatalities.
With warmer weather fast approaching, employers have been warned of the safety risks associated with seasonal work and natural disasters, while NSW has waived some asbestos regulations in fire-affected areas.
