Mental illnesses cost mining industry $320-450 million a year
03 May, 2012Between 8000 to 10,000 employees in the mining industry experienced a common mental health illness over a 12-month period, reveals a report released at the recent NSW Minerals Council’s 2012 Occupational Health and Safety Conference in the Hunter. It is estimated that people from across all mining employment categories are affected equally, from managers and professionals through to machinery operators and drivers.
Asbestos lawyers welcome James Hardie High Court decision
03 May, 2012Today's High Court decision on James Hardie Industries has been welcomed by Maurice Blackburn lawyers. The Court held that seven non-executive directors of James Hardie broke the law when they released a misleading statement to the Australian Stock Exchange in February 2001.
Director fined $11,000 over ‘seriously reckless’ employment practices
03 May, 2012The former sole director of a retail company has been fined $11,000 after the Federal Magistrates Court found he presided over “seriously reckless” employment practices.
Restaurants and cafes call for fair go on penalty rates
02 May, 2012The NSW Business Chamber, in association with Restaurant & Catering Australia, is calling for a new approach to penalty rates in an application lodged with Fair Work Australia.
ACCC takes action against Safety Compliance
02 May, 2012The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has instituted proceedings against Safety Compliance and three individuals related to the company. The company operates its business from Tweed Heads, NSW.
2012 WorkSafe Award nominations now open
01 May, 2012Nominations for the 2012 WorkSafe Victoria Awards are now open, with WorkSafe calling on people and business that are ‘making a difference’ to enter.
Casting a green eye on safety
01 May, 2012 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty LtdThere is little argument that in today’s workplace significant attention has been given to improving the environmental footprint created by work activity and sites.
WorkSafe roadshow to tour Victoria
01 May, 2012WorkSafe Victoria’s annual roadshow begins soon, with 19 metropolitan and country locations to be visited from 15 May to 19 June.
7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards winners announced
27 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaWinners of the 7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards were announced at a ceremony held at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 26 April 2012.
Sexual harassment persists in Australian workplaces, says report
27 April, 2012As part of an Australian Research Council Discovery Project, a report has been released analysing 284 sexual harassment complaints reported to all Australian, state and territory equal opportunity commissions.
Colorpak workers could begin protected industrial action over sick leave
26 April, 2012Carton finishers in Melbourne’s south could soon begin protected industrial action in an effort to defend a key entitlement under threat by their management. AMWU Print Division organiser Tony Piccolo said negotiations on a new collective agreement at Colorpak’s Mt Waverly site had broken down over the issue of sick leave entitlements - traditionally paid out upon redundancy.
Toyota to face legal action over unfair dismissals
24 April, 2012Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, an Australian law firm, has filed Federal Court action today on behalf of sacked Toyota workers, to reinstate a number of those it claims were subjected to targeted and unlawful discrimination in the recent job cuts at the car company's Altona plant.
Outcome of Fair Work appeal could change onsite drug testing
19 April, 2012The outcome of an appeal against a controversial Fair Work Australia (FWA) ruling could determine whether employers in Australia’s resource industry will be restricted in their ability to administer appropriate on-site drug and alcohol testing procedures, according to national employer group AMMA.
Innovation needed to drive down MSD incidence rate for construction
19 April, 2012Innovation is essential to drive down musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) incidence rates for the construction industry, said John Darcy, OHS Manager, Master Builders Association, on the sidelines of trade show Safety in Action. MSD incidence rates are on the rise and more workers are ringing us about compensation claims, he added.
Safety in Action 2012 kicks off today
17 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty LtdThe action-packed, three-day Safety in Action trade show kicks off today at Melbourne Exhibition Centre. The event, to continue until 19 April, will provide safety managers and supervisors a great opportunity to keep track of safety innovation and industry developments.
