Leadership for contractor management
19 December, 2012 by Angus Macinnis, Special Counsel, Occupational Health, Safety and Security Group, Norton Rose AustraliaBy now, all principals should be aware of the requirement in section 46 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 for parties with concurrent safety duties to consult, cooperate, and coordinate activities. How does that obligation affect what it means to be a leader when it comes to the safety aspects of contractor management?
Tree company fined after worker left hanging
18 December, 2012A tree lopping company was convicted and fined $15,000 following an incident in which an employee was knocked unconscious and left hanging from a tree.
Programs to reduce workplace stress
17 December, 2012Three online e-learning programs to help workers and employers understand and deal with workplace depression and anxiety have been launched by beyondblue.
SBS mining series to be released
13 December, 2012Dirty Business: How Mining Made Australia explores how this industry has shaped Australia in unexpected and extraordinary ways and how it has influenced the nation.
Hairdressers reluctant to claim compensation
12 December, 2012According to a recent study, a large number of hairdressers are not claiming workers compensation after suffering from occupational contact dermatitis.
OHS Leaders Summit is coming
10 December, 2012
Leading companies across Australia are now, more than ever, looking for ways of increasing safety for their workforce by implementing and investing in new technologies and services so that they comply with new rules and regulations. The OHS Leaders Summit being held from 19-21 February 2013 at the Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa, Queensland, provides the perfect setting for senior safety professionals to network and hear the latest from HSE thought leaders, both locally and internationally.
Risk management program improves safety on mine sites
10 December, 2012UQ researchers are developing an online database that provides a body of knowledge on managing mine site risks.
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.
SA aligns to other states’ work health and safety legislation
10 December, 2012South Australia’s work health and safety legislation will align with that of the other states in January.
One injured every 18 minutes
10 December, 2012According to WorkSafe Vic, one worker is injured every 18 minutes at workplaces around the state.
Proposal for two new VPs must be rejected, according to AMMA
07 December, 2012National resource industry employer group the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has urged the Senate to reject the Fair Work Australia president’s proposal to appoint two new vice presidents to statutory roles on the tribunal.
Be safe when working in hot weather
03 December, 2012WorkCover NSW is warning workers to take precautions during the coming week with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology predicting hot weather conditions in NSW.
Task force to target glass industry
03 December, 2012A WorkCover NSW task force will commence visits to glass manufacturing businesses in an effort to improve safety in the industry.
Elliotts expands its Brisbane and Fiji facilities
01 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty LtdElliotts has recently invested in more staff and machinery in both its Brisbane and Fiji facilities and has added to existing manufacturing and design capabilities to provide customised safety apparel, made to suit each worksite and its individual requirements.
IR legislation passes Senate
30 November, 2012Three Bills passed Senate on fair work and entitlements: the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2012, the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Bill 2012 and the Fair Work Amendments (Transfer of Business) Bill 2012.
