Industry News
Report reveals 40 as the most dangerous age for Australians
A recent report prepared by the insurance company Suncorp Life reveals that 40-year-old Australians are the highest-risk age group for accidental death.
[ + ]New WorkSafe public awareness campaign
WorkSafe Victoria has released a new advertising campaign aimed at raising awareness of the need for a more proactive attitude to workplace safety.
[ + ]Grants available for workplace safety initiatives
The South Australian Government has recently announced the availability of grants to fund workplace safety initiatives.
[ + ]Convictions for intimidating WorkSafe inspectors
Two men were recently convicted and received suspended prison sentences for assaulting, threatening and intimidating WorkSafe inspectors.
[ + ]One million man-hours LTI free at O’Donnell Griffin WA
O’Donnell Griffin’s Western Australian operations recently chalked up a safety milestone of one million man-hours free of lost time injuries.
[ + ]Joint transport safety operation in SA
SafeWork SA inspectors issued dozens of transport and workplace safety notices during a recent joint operation with police and Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure.
[ + ]ABS reports work-related injury or illness down and men still at most risk
A recent Australian Bureau of Statistics report shows that the number of work-related injuries and illnesses is down compared with previous years, and that men are still most at risk.
[ + ]Asbestos Innovation Fund launched
People suffering from asbestos-related diseases will benefit from a new government fund recently announced by the Minister of Jobs and Workplace Relations.
[ + ]Keeping holiday work safe and fair for young employees
Anticipating the influx of thousands of youths into the workplace over the holiday period, SafeWork SA reminds employers of their legal duties for the safety and fair pay of these young people.
[ + ]MSA acquires General Monitors
MSA has strengthened its global presence in oil, gas and petrochemical market through the acquisition of gas- and flame-detection company General Monitors.
[ + ]Holiday mindset at work could be fatal
SafeWork SA has cautioned workers about the dangers of a ‘holiday mindset’ at this time of the year.
[ + ]Safety urged when operating trucks and moving industrial plant
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is urging employers to be vigilant about safely moving industrial plant.
[ + ]Clarifying the prohibition on asbestos in the ACT
The ACT Government recently clarified what asbestos-related substances were banned under the Dangerous Substances Bill.
[ + ]Death of teenager is a wake-up call for employers
A Victorian couple were sentenced over the death of a teenage worker at a cardboard packaging factory in 2009.
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