NSW forestry industry safety partnership renewed
13 August, 2014Industry-specific safety training programs and better information sharing will be some of the benefits to flow from the renewal of WorkCover NSW's safety partnership with Forestry Corporation of NSW.
Speakers announced for Safety in Action Sydney
12 August, 2014Industry speakers at Safety in Action Sydney, being held from 2-4 September at Sydney Olympic Park, will cover a variety of topics ranging from workplace bullying to driver safety and the ageing workforce.
Expanded CCTV network to boost safety and fight crime
06 August, 2014Ten new high-definition CCTV cameras providing better quality images have been installed in Kings Cross, Surry Hills and the city centre as part of the City of Sydney's ongoing efforts to make Sydney safer after dark.
Safety guidelines don't go far enough
06 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Cattani ConsultingClichés and stereotypes are some of the biggest safety risks in Australian industry, according to OHS specialist Dr Marcus Cattani.
NSW mine safety seminar
05 August, 2014The Mine Safety Mechanical Engineering Safety Seminar will focus on 'Our Dynamic Workplace' and features presentations from a range of industry experts and professionals.
Safety-critical maintenance and compliance at TMC 2014
05 August, 2014The 2014 PACCAR and Dealer TMC event is presented by the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the Australian Road Transport Suppliers' Association
WA vegetable business fined over worker's crushed thumb
04 August, 2014A West Australian vegetable packing and export business has been fined $33,000 (plus almost $1200 in costs) over a lack of machinery guarding that resulted in a worker's thumb being crushed.
One in five serious workplace injuries involve a tradie, according to APA's health report
04 August, 2014As part of the tradies awareness month, the APA has engaged carpenter Kyal and qualified physiotherapist Kara from the Nine Network TV show The Block to champion this cause.
Australia revises AS 4024.1 and adopts International Machinery Safety Standards
04 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPStandards Australia has recently released a number of revised parts of the Australian Standard AS 4024.1 Series - Safety of Machinery to align with global standards and strengthen workplace safety.
Victorian tradies quiz to test safety and footy knowledge
01 August, 2014Kicking off on Monday, 25 August 2014, Victorian tradies can compete for weekly prizes as well as a grand prize package of $4000 worth of tools in the Top Tradies Cup organised by the Victorian WorkCover Authority.
Driving culture change is key to improving safety in the workplace
01 August, 2014Global consultants DuPont Sustainable Solutions warns that too much attention is being paid to 'ticking the box' with regulations and not enough time and effort is being invested in driving cultural change across the workforce.
Mates in Construction wins suicide prevention award
31 July, 2014Queensland-based MATES in Construction Australia has won a LiFE Award for its community development program of suicide prevention and intervention for construction workers in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia.
Online hazard training in New Zealand
31 July, 2014People who deal with hazardous substances in the workplace can now complete the training and certification they require online.
Emergency response show in Canberra
31 July, 2014The National Emergency Response (ERS) exhibition is set to be held in Canberra from 23-25 September.
Get involved in work health and safety this October
28 July, 2014This October is Safe Work Australia Month (safety month) - a time to promote the importance and raise the awareness of work health and safety in Australia.
