Industry News
10,000 steps to a healthy workplace
The 10,000 Steps program is challenging workplaces to increase their fitness by participating in the 10,000 Steps Workplace Challenge. [ + ]
Safety in Action heads to Melbourne in March
Experts from all over the country will converge to talk about the latest technology and know-how at Safety in Action Melbourne. [ + ]
Sham contracting far from endemic, according to Master Builders Australia
Research has shown that only a relatively small percentage of building workers are potentially misclassified as contractors, says Master Builders Australia’s CEO. [ + ]
Global quad bike safety experts meet in Sydney
Leading experts in quad bike safety will meet in Sydney this week to receive an update on the $1 million quad bike crash performance research, testing and design project undertaken by HWSA. [ + ]
Packaging company fined for third breach of OHSW laws
Amcor Packaging has been fined $96,000 plus legal fees after a third offence in South Australia involving unsafe work practices. [ + ]
Work dangers rise with temperatures
As temperatures rise above 40°C this summer, SafeWork SA reminds workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the heat. [ + ]
WorkSafe warns builders to lock up their sites
Builders should ensure their sites are well secured before shutting down over Christmas, according to WorkSafe Vic. [ + ]
Guard machinery advanced courses available
The machineSafe advanced courses have been updated to incorporate some of requirements of new codes of practice. [ + ]
Revised ISO toy safety standard released
The improved ISO 8124-1:2012, Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties, has been released just in time for Christmas. [ + ]
Tree company fined after worker left hanging
A tree lopping company was convicted and fined $15,000 following an incident in which an employee was knocked unconscious and left hanging from a tree. [ + ]
Programs to reduce workplace stress
Three online e-learning programs to help workers and employers understand and deal with workplace depression and anxiety have been launched by beyondblue. [ + ]
SBS mining series to be released
Dirty Business: How Mining Made Australia explores how this industry has shaped Australia in unexpected and extraordinary ways and how it has influenced the nation. [ + ]
Hairdressers reluctant to claim compensation
According to a recent study, a large number of hairdressers are not claiming workers compensation after suffering from occupational contact dermatitis. [ + ]
Risk management program improves safety on mine sites
UQ researchers are developing an online database that provides a body of knowledge on managing mine site risks. [ + ]
One injured every 18 minutes
According to WorkSafe Vic, one worker is injured every 18 minutes at workplaces around the state. [ + ]
