Industry News
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.
[ + ]Electronic alarm rouses truck drivers
A combination of camera and software is going to help protect drivers from the dangerous effects of momentary drowsiness.
[ + ]'Morningitis' a real safety risk
The analysis of more than 20 years of workers compensation statistics has revealed that ‘morningitis’ is a real workplace safety risk.
[ + ]Tunnelling code of practice for NSW
An industry-developed code of practice for tunnels under construction emphasises the need for cooperation and coordination between all parties involved in tunnelling projects.
[ + ]Better incidence reporting to protect workers
New Zealand’s OHS regulator is urging GPs to improve their reporting of work-related diseases and injuries to prevent co-workers from the same conditions.
[ + ]Workplace injury targets fall short
A reduction in workplace fatalities has placed Australian workplaces ahead of the target set in the National OHS Strategy, but progress in workplace injury still falls short of the targeted 40% improvement by 2012.
[ + ]Test and tag deficiency in south-west WA
Some construction sites in south-west WA have been issued with improvement notices for electrical safety issues as local electrical contractors are not providing an adequate testing and tagging service.
[ + ]Rescue simulation at 22 metres
Beaver staff recently simulated a 22-metre high rescue and recovery to demonstrate to an audience of 213 why the use of standards-approved abseil equipment is safer in industrial rescue scenarios.
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