Industry News
New standard for safer use of chemicals in consumer products
A new ASTM standard has been approved to allow manufacturers and regulators to determine whether the safest and most sustainable chemicals are being used for a range of consumer products. [ + ]
NHVR supports telematics technology to make roads safer
The NHVR has said it supports the use of telematics within the heavy vehicle industry to help improve road safety. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia welcomes new chair
Safe Work Australia has welcomed the appointment of Diane Smith-Gander as chair, replacing outgoing chair Ann Sherry AO, who stepped down from the position late last year. [ + ]
Union to pursue legal action against resource companies for FIFOs
The Fair Work Commission has ruled in favour of the ETU, who will now pursue legal action against major resource companies for millions of dollars in unpaid termination payments for FIFO workers. [ + ]
MachineSAFE training calendar now available for 2016
If you're interested in completing machine safety training, the 2016 machineSAFE training calendar from Pilz is now available. [ + ]
Hazelwood mine operator charged for 2014 fire
The operator of the Hazelwood power station and mine in Victoria's Latrobe Valley has been charged with 10 workplace safety breaches over the 2014 fire that burned near Morwell in the state's south-east. [ + ]
Sign-writing company charged over fatal wall collapse
A sign-writing company has been charged and fined over its role in the collapse of a wall that killed three people in Melbourne in 2013. [ + ]
White paper on nitrogen dioxide limits for mine safety
A new Dräger white paper addressing mine safety in Canada and the trends towards lower NO2 limits can help mines prepare their operations. [ + ]
Safety watches to protect mental health workers
3G safety watches that alert emergency services to a wearer's exact location will be given to Victorian health workers to help reduce mental health violence against them. [ + ]
Tougher laws needed for unsafe building products: union
The CFMEU is calling on the federal government to step up regulation over the use of imported and unsafe building products that fail to meet Australian standards. [ + ]
Changes to mining WHS laws take effect
Amendments to legislation that regulates WHS in the mining and petroleum industries in NSW take effect today. [ + ]
ETU launches $1 million FIFO wage claim
The ETU is planning to file an action for FIFO workers in the Fair Work Commission for missed wages that could amount to over $1 million. [ + ]
New tool for meth addiction
Flinders University has launched a new tool in the battle against methamphetamine addiction in Australia. [ + ]
Process safety guide for OHS generalists
A new guide for OHS generalists on process safety will be developed and made available later in the year through a joint collaboration between OHS professionals and safety engineers. [ + ]
Musculoskeletal disorders training course
As musculoskeletal disorders account for over 40% of workers compensation claims in NSW mining, a popular education program will be running again in NSW to help combat the problem. [ + ]
