College fined after tree collapse
01 February, 2012A private college has been convicted and fined in the Industrial Court after three people were injured by a falling tree while attending a junior school sports day in 2009.
New dads pose a safety risk at work
31 January, 2012A study, conducted by Southern Cross University senior lecturer Dr Gary Mellor from the School of Health and Human Services in conjunction with Dr Winsome St John, of Griffith University, has found that working fathers with new babies experience cumulative fatigue, which may pose a risk in the workplace.
Timber company fined after worker injured by unguarded machinery
25 January, 2012A South Eastern timber processing company has been fined more than $26,000 by the Industrial Court after an employee was injured by unguarded machinery.
Geelong business fined over workplace incident
24 January, 2012A Geelong business has been convicted and fined $6000 over an incident that left a chef with a broken arm after her sleeve became caught in an unguarded machine.
Industry welcomes productivity commission inquiry into superannuation default funds
24 January, 2012Australian Industry Group CEO Heather Ridout has welcomed the announcement of a Productivity Commission Inquiry into superannuation default funds in modern awards.
Foster carers won't be disadvantaged by OHS laws
20 January, 2012The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, MP, has revealed that harmonised OHS laws will not cover social or domestic arrangements.
Design safety to be explored at an upcoming oil and gas conference
20 January, 2012Oil and gas operators need to place an even greater emphasis on safety in the design of oil and gas facilities to safeguard against explosion accidents, according to Dr Madhat Abdel-jawad, President of GexCon Australia.
Research grants worth $400,000 announced
19 January, 2012Eight new research projects focusing on return to work, occupational health and safety, injury prevention and neurotrauma have been funded through the Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR) 2012 Development Grants Program.
New WHS laws will not apply to every volunteering activity or organisation - Safe Work Australia
19 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaThe new WHS laws will not apply to every volunteering activity or organisation. They apply if a volunteer organisation employs staff as well as volunteers to carry out work for the organisation.
Finalists announced for 7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards
17 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia Chair Tom Phillips AM has announced the finalists for the 7th annual Safe Work Australia Awards and commended them on their efforts in reducing workplace death, injury and disease in Australia.
Business owners fined $32,500 over lack of fall injury prevention system
17 January, 2012The owners of a rigging and construction business have been fined for failing to provide workers with a fall injury prevention system on a construction site.
WorkSafe Victoria CEO decides not to renew contract
12 January, 2012 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaGreg Tweedly, CEO, WorkSafe Victoria, has announced he will not seek a new three-year contract after nine years in the role.
Machine process and electrical safety forum
10 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The upcoming Safety Automation Forum, part of the Rockwell Automation on the Move industry event, will showcase machine process and electrical safety techniques from leading industry safety experts. The two-day event will be held in Melbourne (6-7 March), Sydney (2-3 May), Brisbane (22-23 May) and Perth (6-7 June).
FPMA to expand its scope and relaunch as Working at Height Association
10 January, 2012 by Working at Height Association | Supplied by: http://www.fpma.com.auThe Fall Protection Manufacturer’s Association of Australia (FPMA), which was formed in 2005, is relaunching as the Working at Height Association Limited (WAHA) to expand its scope and remit with the aim of creating the industry body representing all those involved in safe working at height.
Sullair achieves LRQA accreditation for its safety and environmental management systems
10 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air PowerSullair achieves LRQA accreditation for its safety and environmental management systems
