National occupational licensing reforms discussed at roundtable
19 September, 2012Ai Group has attended a roundtable with government ministers to discuss occupation licensing system reforms.
Will the next Safety Ambassador of the Year be you?
19 September, 2012Safe Work Australia is looking for the next Safety Ambassador of the Year. The award coincides with the Safe Work Australia Week in October.
Information sessions held at Safe Work Week
19 September, 2012Safe Work Australia Week will have over 80 information sessions available that will provide ‘how to’ information across a broad range of workplace health and safety topics.
Have your say on mine health and safety
19 September, 2012The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) has released draft strategic actions for public comment.
Registrations open for 2012 Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar
18 September, 2012The 2012 Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar will be held 7-8 November at Darling Harbour.
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.
