Grants for workplace safety by Jessica Dempsey.  Available from <http://www.meridianbooster.com/articles/article/2017-04-05-grants-for-workplace-safety#.WP7etoiGPDc> [April 5, 2017 3:09 PM] Photo Credit:  article source The Alberta government is aiming to help promote workplace health and safety throughout the province. The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Innovation and Engagement Grants program will provide $667,000 for 33 projects during 2017 throughout the province.…

WorkSafe aims high for scaffold safety.  Available from <http://www.psnews.com.au/act/542/news/worksafe-aims-high-for-scaffold-safety> [Updated Thursday, 16 March 2017]  The safety of scaffolding on Canberra’s construction sites will be the focus for WorkSafe ACT inspectors this month. Commissioner for Work Safety, Greg Jones said falls from heights were one of the most common and debilitating accidents that could occur in…

New project to focus on safety of tree work industry by Reported by Haydee.  Available from <http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/index.php/03/new-project-focus-safety-tree-work-industry/#.WNIWM2iGPDc> |[02:34pm, Monday 20 March, 2017] SafeWork NSW has launched a new project with the tree work industry to improve safety and protect workers and consumers. The Focus on Industry: Tree Work project is a Commerce Regulation Program initiative and…