Industry News
Warning about spraying paints and lacquers in woodworking
A new document released by WorkSafe provides helpful safety guidelines for spray painters in the furniture industry.
[ + ]Workplace safety memorial opened in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Workers Commemorative Park was opened in Launceston recently to act as a reminder of the importance of safety in the workplace.
[ + ]Tennant to expand its direct business into NZ
Tennant is about to bypass its previous New Zealand distribution structure and service the NZ market direct.
[ + ]Compensation reform responses mask the human face of return to work
A return-to-work agency suggests that the proposed reforms to Victoria's Accident Compensation Act represents an opportunity to improve OHS outcomes, in spite of generally negative industry reaction.
[ + ]Queensland OHS regulation amendments
Changes to the Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 became effective from 1 July.
[ + ]Offshore health and safety report highlights challenges facing industry
The inaugural NOPSA OHS performance report highlights a number of safety concerns for the Australian offshore petroleum industry.
[ + ]ACT to introduce construction induction card and high-risk work licensing
The ACT government is moving closer to national OHS harmonisation, announcing that it will mandate a construction induction card and licensing for persons performing high-risk work in October 2009.
[ + ]Research grants to prevent work-related injuries and illness
Research grants are being made available to South Australians to help build knowledge of workplace health and safety.
[ + ]Public comments received on plant safety regulation
Safe Work Australia is currently reviewing industry responses to a discussion paper on plant safety.
[ + ]Warnings about fire and explosion risks from rotational moulders
WorkSafe Victoria has issued a Health and Safety Solution for workers operating rotational moulders being exposed to fire and explosion risks from polyethylene powder.
[ + ]Fumigation company fined over NZ safety incident
A company has been fined NZ$38,000 and ordered to pay $40,000 to a worker who was crushed by a machine that fell on him, leaving him injured and unable to work for 10 months.
[ + ]New policy will help drive common rail safety standards
Unanimous agreement was recently reached among state transport ministers for the recognition of industry-developed rail safety standards.
[ + ]‘Right of entry’ under NSW OHS law clarified in court
The rights of union officials to enter sites under NSW OHS legislative criteria was clarified recently in the Federal Court.
[ + ]Company charged over serious forklift injury
A Melbourne company has been convicted and fined $250,000 over a workplace injury that left a forklift driver with permanent brain damage when a crate of glass fell on him.
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