Industry News
Ideas sought on improving OHS in NZ
New Zealand’s Department of Labour launched a review of the Workplace Health and Safety Strategy, a government plan for action to reduce accidents and illness in the workplace.
[ + ]Machine incident a warning to all
A recent injury to a worker who was cleaning a machine that was in operation at the time sends out a reminder to be vigilant in keeping the workplace safe.
[ + ]NOPSA investigates offshore petroleum fire incident
An OHS investigation has been instigated on an offshore petroleum facility, following a recent fire on the facility.
[ + ]Workplace Relations Ministers' Council update
The latest Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council (WRMC) meeting shows that substantial progress has been made in the harmonisation of OHS regulations and legislation.
[ + ]Warning to check ID of WorkSafe inspectors
WorkSafe WA is cautioning all businesses to check the identification of anyone visiting their premises or contacting them claiming to be a WorkSafe inspector.
[ + ]Sensear expands to cater for export markets
As part of its global growth strategy, Australian hearing technology company Sensear has moved its Perth headquarters into a larger facility.
[ + ]Unions protest keynote speech at Safety In Action Conference
An estimated 200 protestors mobbed the entrance of the Safety In Action Conference in Melbourne, yesterday, to condemn the appearance of John Holland Chairman, Janet Holmes à Court.
[ + ]New findings on asbestos diseases
New findings from the International Agency for Research on Cancer confirms the serious dangers of exposure to asbestos.
[ + ]Garment manufacturer fined over work injury
A leading Australian manufacturer of boots and garments was recently convicted and fined in the SA Industrial Relations Court following an injury suffered by an employee.
[ + ]Out-of-control hose and unsafe work systems threaten contracts
An injury sustained by a worker from an out-of-control, high-pressure hose could have cost a company millions in lost contracts.
[ + ]Australian safety pioneer dies
Pioneering OHS professional Dr Eric Wigglesworth died on the weekend, just days short of calling for systemic change to the profession he helped found.
[ + ]Safety campaign in WA seafood processing industry
A safety inspection campaign will target West Australian seafood processing facilities to address a number of safety aspects.
[ + ]Company convicted and fined for not acting on safety improvement notices
By not actioning three WorkSafe safety improvement notices, a company has incurred a conviction and hefty fine.
[ + ]National Logistics Safety Code released
A new safety code has been launched by the Australian Logistics Council to help improve safety in the transport and logistics industry.
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