Industry News
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.
[ + ]Fatality at Waikerie
SafeWork SA is investigating the fatal injury of a man who was operating a car-carrier at Waikerie last Tuesday.
[ + ]Investigation into 13-storey equipment fall
SafeWork SA is investigating an incident that occurred last Monday in Pirie Street, Adelaide, where equipment fell from the 13th storey of a building under construction.
[ + ]Workers compensation statistics released
ASCC has released a report that outlines statistics from workers compensations claims over the 2006–07 fiscal year.
[ + ]Foundry fined $20K over finger injuries
An engineering company was fined $20K over an incident in 2006 where a man's hand was severly injured.
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