Industry News
National Safe Work Australia Awards
Outstanding workplace safety initiatives developed in Australia have been recognised at the 2008 National Safe Work Australia Awards, presented at Parliament House in Canberra on 28 April.
[ + ]Construction safety inspections reveal problems with falls and electricity
A WorkSafe inspection program of construction sites in Western Australia has revealed some areas of concern, but also some good standards of compliance.
[ + ]WorkCover focus on young worker safety
During the month of April, WorkCover NSW has launched a number of initiatives aimed at educating young workers about workplace safety.
[ + ]Prohibition Notice issued to offshore oil facility
A prohibition notice has been imposed on an offshore oil rig following a recent fire in the platform.
[ + ]Companies plead guilty after explosion
Two companies were recently convicted and fined over an explosion in a Victorian meat processing plant.
[ + ]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.
[ + ]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.
[ + ]NOPSA investigates offshore petroleum fire incident
An OHS investigation has been instigated on an offshore petroleum facility, following a recent fire on the facility.
[ + ]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.
[ + ]
