Extension for Regulatory Impact Statements
18 September, 2012The closing date for consultation on Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS) for all occupational areas has been extended.
Increased weekly benefits for seriously injured workers
18 September, 2012940 men and women, who have been seriously injured at work, will receive increased weekly benefits from WorkCover.
Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Week
18 September, 2012The Australian Government and Red Cross are urging the community to be prepared for the summer disaster season.
Man found dead after workplace accident
18 September, 2012A workplace fatality has occurred at Inco Ships ship management company in Whyalla.
Machine safety courses available
14 September, 2012machineSAFE is holding an introduction and advanced course on machine safety and legislation around Australia.
Strategies to prevent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus
14 September, 2012Antioxidants, dietary supplements and high-tech brain imaging are among some of the novel strategies that may help detect, treat and even prevent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus among American troops, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.
Construction work-related deaths and injuries continue to rise, according to study
13 September, 2012RMIT researchers are finding that despite advances in safety management systems and technology, workers in the construction industry are still suffering work-related injuries and deaths.
Nominations for 2013 Consumer Protection Awards now open
13 September, 2012Commerce Minister Simon O’Brien has called for the WA community to nominate consumer advocates for the 2013 Consumer Protection Awards.
Red Cross encourages Australians to update their first aid skills
12 September, 2012Saturday 8 September was World First Aid Day and Red Cross College is highlighting the need for Australians to update their skills to ensure they know what to do in a first aid emergency.
Exis provides OHS audits for Michilis substation expansion project
11 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Exis Pty LtdMichilis received weekly OHS audits on safety and operations from Exis to improve the company’s OHS performance and cement its place as a Energy Australia contractor.
SA now a psychologically healthy place to work
11 September, 2012Home to Australia’s most liveable city, South Australia has ranked third in the world as having some of the best psychological health conditions, according to research.
Finalists announced for 2012 SafeWork Awards
10 September, 2012The finalists for this year's SafeWork Awards have been announced by WorkCover NSW. The awards are part of October's Safe Work Australia Week.
Fast access to entitlements for redundant Darrell Lea workers
06 September, 2012Hundreds of Australian workers who have lost their jobs at Darrell Lea will have expedited access to assistance for unpaid entitlements following the collapse of the company.
Have your say on improving workplace road safety
06 September, 2012The establishment of an industry-led program to help more Australian businesses share knowledge about how to improve road safety in the workplace could reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads, according to the National Transport Commission (NTC).
Fleet management system for ANZ
06 September, 2012Trimble Navigation has released a fleet management system for the Australian transport industry.
