Fair Work Act Amendment Bill should be dealt with quickly, says Ai Group Chief Executive
31 October, 2012Innes Willox, Chief Executive of Ai Group, has commented on the government’s review of the Fair Work Act.
Gas cylinder warning issued by WorkCover NSW
31 October, 2012A warning to all businesses using LPG cylinders has been issued after two fires recently occured at Sydney service stations.
Gas detection system awarded product of the year
29 October, 2012The Accenture Life Safety Solution was named industrial hygiene product of the year by Occupational Health & Safety magazine.
Safety glass - cut to any shape
29 October, 2012Shock resistance is the great benefit of safety glass. However, the cut of the glass pane can make this difficult: with conventional processes, only straight cuts are possible. Yet a newly developed method makes it possible to apply any cutting technique. Researchers displayed an undulating-cut pane of safety glass at the Glasstec trade fair in Düsseldorf.
Innovation turns heads at safety show
25 October, 2012New technology and entrepreneurship were again major points of engagement for visitors trawling among more than 200 stands at The Safety Show Sydney and Sydney Materials Handling. The knowledge workshops on managing risk, incident reporting and investigation, height safety and other safety and regulation issues proved to be very popular, attracting large audiences each day.
Company fined over crush incident
25 October, 2012WorkSafe Victoria’s campaign against dangerous machines continues with an East Geelong company fined $55,000 after a worker was dragged hip deep into a machine, causing serious pelvic and ankle injuries.
Safe Work Australia Week starts today
22 October, 2012The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Bill Shorten, encourages workplaces and workers across Australia to raise awareness of work health and safety during national Safe Work Australia Week.
Steel manufacturer celebrates safety milestone
16 October, 2012On the cusp of National Safe Work Australia Week, Australian manufacturer Fielders is proud to celebrate a milestone achievement by officially reaching one year with a zero loss time injury frequency rate, despite the manufacturing industry recording nearly double the incident rate compared with other industries in Australia.
Mentor program to improve safety
16 October, 2012Large and small businesses from throughout Sydney and the Illawarra have come together to improve safety and productivity as part of the WorkCover Mentor Program.
Mouldy SA buildings now know their limits
15 October, 2012The acceptable amount of mould in Adelaide workplaces has been officially set for the first time following a collaborative scientific study by Flinders and Adelaide University.
Company fined after fall leaves worker in wheelchair
11 October, 2012A building company has been fined $60,000 for an incident which left a worker a paraplegic.
Time to comment on MSAC’s strategic actions extended
11 October, 2012The closing date for commenting on the NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council’s strategic actions has been extended.
Bike safety popular at business awards
11 October, 2012A bicycle business that has helped train riders to travel safely has taken out a top prize at the City of Sydney Business Awards.
Guide to the Work Health and Safety Act
11 October, 2012Safe Work Australia has released a Work Health and Safety Act guide.
Incorporating safety into active urban design
10 October, 2012Designing or modifying buildings and communities to facilitate physical activity must include strategies to maximise safety. The ‘Active Design Supplement: Promoting Safety’ report provides explicit guidelines for urban planners, architects, public health advocates and others to consider when promoting active designs.
