How serious is the ACT government about worker safety? by The Canberra Times.  Available from <https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/act/how-serious-is-the-act-government-about-worker-safety-20171020-gz5co9.html> [22 October 2017 - 11:00pm] ACT residents have every right to ask if their government is truly committed to safety on building sites given the delays in the investigation of the 2010 Barton Highway overpass collapse that put nine…

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland issues safety reminder following mobile plant incident by Haydee.  Available from <http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/index.php/10/workplace-health-safety-queensland-issues-safety-reminder-following-mobile-plant-incident/> [01:35pm, Wednesday 18 October, 2017 ] Following an incident this month, in which a worker was killed when he was pinned between a cane haul out vehicle and a fuel tanker trailer, Workplace Health, and Safety Queensland issued…

The top five workplace safety issues faced by small Aussie businesses revealed by Martin Kovacs.  Available from <https://www.smartcompany.com.au/people-human-resources/workplace-health-safety/mk-top-five-workplace-safety-issues-faced-by-small-aussie-businesses-revealed/> [Friday, October 13, 2017] Photo: Article Source Eighty-one percent of small Australian businesses are struggling to get a handle on their workplace safety obligations, according to research released this week by Employsure. The Employsure Workplace Safety Index…

Workplace safety research shows most small businesses do not know work safety obligations.  Available from <http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4979982/honestly-how-well-do-you-know-the-office-safety-rules/> [11 Oct 2017, 7:41 a.m.].  Photo: Article Source “They rules are too complicated.” “They’ll probably change again next week.” “I have to sign another one?” Sound familiar? Chances are if you work in a small business, you or someone…