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 ... -
Regional Victoria suburbs first in line for gas switch off
Marong, Terang, Lakes Entrance, Orbost, Heathcote, Nathalia, Swan Hill, Maldon, Robinvale and Kerang will be first off the rank to have gas switched off. This comes ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
BPC finds more than 100 failed drains across Victoria
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has found one third of drains failed a statewide inspection across Victoria. The BPC conducts random below-ground sanitary drainage inspections ... -
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 ... -
Countdown to 2027: Is Victoria ready for the gas switch-off?
Victoria is on the clock. From 1 January 2027, new gas connections will be banned. Just two months later, rental properties must replace outdated gas hot ... -
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 ... -
Uphold supervision requirements or face fines: Plumbers warned
Building minister Anoulack Chanthivong has embraced the Building Commission NSW, warning plumbers across the state to verse themselves on their supervision requirements to avoid facing fines. ...
