Shift work in teens linked to increased multiple sclerosis risk
18 October, 2011
Shift work in teens linked to increased multiple sclerosis risk, according to a study by researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.
Anxiety and depression linked to risk taking in young drivers
15 October, 2011
A recent study by CARRS-Q has found that young drivers who experience anxiety and depression are more likely to take risks on the road.
WorkCover launches online premium estimator
13 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
WorkCover NSW's new online tool is aimed to help businesses estimate their annual workers compensation costs.
Third prosecution over workplace death in Victoria
13 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
A drilling rig supervisor who told an inexperienced 21-year-old man to drive a truck with defective brakes and no seatbelt down a steep slope before the vehicle crashed, killing the driver, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and suspended for three years.
WorkCover and Master Builders Association renew partnership agreement
13 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
The renewed partnership deal would involve WorkCover and the MBA working together to ensure new national work health and safety laws which come into effect from 1 January 2011 are implemented effectively throughout the construction industry.
Fake psychologist jailed
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
Dusan Milosevic, who arrived in Australia from Serbia in 1996, provided a false Bachelor Degree and a Masters Degree to the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria for registration as a psychologist in 1998.
Almost half of small businesses have inadequate fire equipment, says Wormald
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Wormald
A recent study by Wormald has found that 61% of small businesses do not have fire detection or evacuation procedures in place.
WorkSafe Victoria Awards finalists announced
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria has announced the finalists for the 23rd Annual WorkSafe Victoria Awards. Winners from each category will be announced on Wednesday 19 October.
SIA's '30 Days of OHS' campaign launched
06 October, 2011
A Safety Institute of Australia initiative - 30 Days of OHS - was launched 10 October, promoting free health and safety industry insights and knowledge sharing amongst peers and establishing a foundation for continued online networking and idea generation.
Victoria calls for delay to national OHS harmonisation
05 October, 2011
The Victorian Government has called for a delay to national Occupational Health and Safety harmonisation.
Savv-e OHS training courses
04 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Savv-e Pty Ltd
Savv-e’s online OHS compliance training courses are designed for both office and in-field working environments.
WorkCover and Tasco commit to safety
29 September, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
WorkCover NSW and sawmilling company Tasco have signed an alliance to enhance the safety of Tasco staff.
Free seminars at The Safety Show Sydney
28 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd
Free workshops and seminars in tandem with The Safety Show Sydney on 25-27 October will provide visitors an opportunity to learn all about the new workplace safety setting and its impacts.
SAI Global OHS management systems training
23 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI Global
SAI Global's range of training courses can give an introduction into OHS management systems, as well as the relevant standards and how to incorporate them into an innovative and effective OHS management system.
Driver fatigue management alert
14 September, 2011
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert that highlights the importance of an effective fatigue management system for drivers of heavy and light vehicles following an increase in incident notifications of accidents at or near mine sites.
