Hundreds of people have gathered to honour the lives of more than 1470 workers killed during three centuries of mining in Queensland. Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps said he...
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New researcher pursuing a higher degree and interested in workplace health and safety are encouraged to apply for SafeWork SA’s WHS Supplementary Scholarships. “In order to help increase awareness...
The mining sector has been snubbed by the incoming Abbott Government with this country’s biggest money-maker being lumped into the ‘Industry’ portfolio. Meanwhile ‘Sport’ gets a portfolio all of its...
According to the National Safety Council of Australia, some workplace health and safety changes are likely now that the Coalition has won federal government. The Council claims bullying laws and the...
On World Suicide Prevention Day today, beyondblue announced it will provide male-dominated workplaces with free or heavily-subsidised training sessions to improve the mental health of workers across...
A worker has been fatally injured in an accident at an iron ore processing facility in Western Australia. The accident occurred on the tripper level of the processing facility. According to WA’s...
The Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) has launched three online training courses designed to deliver health services to mining communities across rural and remote Queensland. Nino Di Marco, CEO of...
The death of a worker at Fortescue Metal’s Christmas Creek operation in Western Australia has hit the industry hard, with the deceased employee being described as very ‘safety conscious’. Kurt...
The month of August has been declared Tradies National Health Month with events planned at worksites around the country. With research showing that 80% of injured workers in Australia are tradesmen...
In April Safe Work Australia released its first report on work-related mental stress and its associated costs based on an analysis of Australian workers’ compensation claims data from 2008-09 to 2010...
