Work dangers rise with temperatures
09 January, 2013As temperatures rise above 40°C this summer, SafeWork SA reminds workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the heat.
Exposure to diesel exhaust increases risk of child brain tumours
10 December, 2012Researchers have discovered that there is a link between childhood brain tumours and the exposure of parents to diesel exhaust fumes before the child’s birth.
Mining industry tackles mental health challenges
15 November, 2012Senior mine safety representatives and health professionals have met to map out a comprehensive approach to tackling mental health and illness in the NSW minerals industry.
SAI Global training and certification services
04 September, 2012SAI Global’s range of OHS Management Systems services can help safety professionals integrate an effective system within their organisations.
Paperless office now a pain in the neck, says study
31 August, 2012Staff who work endless hours at a computer are reversing OHS improvements made by workplaces, according to the University of Sydney.
Restaurants and cafes call for fair go on penalty rates
02 May, 2012The NSW Business Chamber, in association with Restaurant & Catering Australia, is calling for a new approach to penalty rates in an application lodged with Fair Work Australia.
FPMA to expand its scope and relaunch as Working at Height Association
10 January, 2012 by Working at Height AssociationThe Fall Protection Manufacturer’s Association of Australia (FPMA), which was formed in 2005, is relaunching as the Working at Height Association Limited (WAHA) to expand its scope and remit with the aim of creating the industry body representing all those involved in safe working at height.
WorkCover and Master Builders Association renew partnership agreement
13 October, 2011The renewed partnership deal would involve WorkCover and the MBA working together to ensure new national work health and safety laws which come into effect from 1 January 2011 are implemented effectively throughout the construction industry.
WorkCover and Tasco commit to safety
29 September, 2011WorkCover NSW and sawmilling company Tasco have signed an alliance to enhance the safety of Tasco staff.
WorkCover and Cooma-Monaro Council establish safety alliance
22 August, 2011The safety alliance commits WorkCover and Cooma-Monaro Shire Council to develop practical and effective approaches to workplace health and safety and injury management through communication, consultation, cooperation and industry leadership.
HWSA pushes for quad bike safety
16 June, 2011HWSA, the body representing Australasia’s work health and safety regulators, is taking a tougher stance on quad bike safety.
Tips to prevent angle grinder injury
15 June, 2011WorkSafe Victoria has released a new guide on the use of angle grinders after 31 serious workplace injuries involving them.
WorkCover NSW issues safety alert for blast freezers
17 May, 2011WorkCover NSW has published a safety alert after a worker suffered fatal injuries when a plenum made from EPS panels collapsed while he was working in a blast freezer.
Study finds certain types of carbon nanotubes can induce asbestos-like responses
17 May, 2011Safe Work Australia, an Australian Government statutory agency, has released a research report on carbon nanotubes.
Call for abstracts for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion conference closing
04 May, 2011The call for abstracts for the 10th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion closes 9 May 2011.
