We report recent happenings and development in the world of safety.
The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden, has unveiled much-awaited amendments to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA). The proposed reforms are described as cutting red tape, increasing certainty, and reducing compliance costs. The announcements will be of particular interest to company directors, small businesses, and rural landowners. At … Read more
On Friday, 28 March 2025, Notice 6054 was published in Government Gazette No. 52388, in terms of which the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, under sections 98(1)(g) and 98(1)(h) of the MHSA, published amendments to Chapter 8 of the Mine Health and Safety Regulations (“the Notice“). In terms of the Notice, Chapter 8 of … Read more
Bosses in Britain are being asked to take five easy measures in April to prevent and lessen stress at work. During Stress Awareness Month, companies have been urged to promote employees’ mental health by the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Working Minds campaign. Employers are urged to concentrate on one of the campaign’s five Rs … Read more
A report claims that Weyerhaeuser Company Limited, an employer in Alberta, is facing 13 charges related to a worker’s death that occurred almost two years ago. According to a CBC article, the male employee was removing a blockage from a wood chipping machine at the company’s lumber plant on November 18, 2023. The pike pole … Read more
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced that Double R Brand Foods LLC has been awarded the Lone Star Safety Award for its meat processing plant located in Lufkin, Texas. This recognition highlights the company’s exceptional commitment to workplace safety and health. Double R Brand Foods’ manufacturing facility, which employs 233 workers in … Read more
Applications are now open for the 2025 Michael Adamson NEBOSH Diploma Scholarship, offering study opportunities to twenty recipients. This program is designed to help aspiring health and safety professionals develop essential skills, advance their careers, and, most importantly, ensure workplace safety. Seven UK-based and thirteen international learners will receive fully funded online study for the … Read more
The National Safety Council is upgrading its online learning platform to provide an improved experience for organizations and individuals using NSC training programs. This enhancement reflects NSC’s commitment to delivering high-quality safety education through advanced technology and user-friendly design. Key improvements include: Redesigned user interface for better navigation and accessibility Redeveloped course materials to enhance … Read more
NEBOSH will be exhibiting at The Health and Safety Event, taking place from April 8-10, 2025, at the NEC Birmingham. This event is a premier gathering for health and safety professionals, offering a unique opportunity to enhance workplace safety standards. Visitors can meet the NEBOSH team at Stand 3/G40 to learn about our extensive range … Read more
Experts in construction safety from all around Europe came together in Edinburgh recently for a historic international congress organized by the Association for Project Safety (APS) and the International Safety and Health Construction Coordinators Organization (ISHCCO). Raising competency standards, addressing new risks, and enhancing international cooperation in construction health and safety coordination were the main … Read more
Federal health officials warn that a significant round of layoffs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) could undermine efforts to safeguard American workers. As part of a broader restructuring mandated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), around 875 employees, or two-thirds … Read more