Industry News
Confined spaces warning sparked by incident
WorkSafe Vic has warned employers of the risks of workers being overcome by dangerous gases in confined spaces following a conviction and $40,000 fine for a Victorian timber treatment company.
[ + ]Toxic chemical clean-up developed
Australian scientists are developing a way to clean one of the world’s most toxic yet widely-used chemicals.
[ + ]ACT construction blitz
A construction blitz on mobile plant and traffic hazards will see ACT WorkCover inspectors visiting commercial and civil construction sites throughout February and March.
[ + ]Victoria seeks to reverse fatality trend
WorkSafe Victoria is calling for 2007 to be ‘the year of safety’ following the second workplace death for the year.
[ + ]Investigation of mining death blocked
BHP Billiton has refused an independent occupational health and safety investigation following the death of an employee in December last year.
[ + ]Heat stress reminder from SafeWork SA
South Australians are reminded by SafeWork SA of the dangers of heat stress and the importance of preventing it.
[ + ]Young men at greatest risk
Young men are the most likely group to experience a work-related injury or illness according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
[ + ]NSW issues height safety warning
A series of height-safety-related accidents on construction sites has prompted WorkCover NSW to issue a warning for the busy lead-up period to Christmas.
[ + ]Forklift safety training for inspectors
An informal information session on forklift safety in the workplace was held recently for WorkSafe Victoria’s trainee inspectors.
[ + ]OHS harmony for eastern states
Australia’s eastern states have joined forces to release a harmonisation initiative designed to streamline OHS issues for businesses operating in more than one state.
[ + ]New facts on FSC
A range of fact sheets relating to the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner were released this week.
[ + ]More national employers move to Comcare
More of Australia’s big employers are moving out of state-based safety and compensation schemes to Comcare, a move which could lead to reduced payouts for injured workers says the ACTU.
[ + ]Unguarded shredder claims limbs
An operator had his legs and an arm amputated after being dragged into a green waste shredder.
[ + ]The right ladder for the job
A hotel company has been fined after a worker fell from a ladder, causing a ruptured spinal disc and partially rupturing another.
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