OneSteel fined over arc flash incident
15 June, 2011
Steel Manufacturer OneSteel has been convicted and fined over an “ad hoc work method”.
How will minimum wage increase affect employers?
15 June, 2011
The recent decision by the Minimum Wage Panel of Fair Work Australia increases minimum wage rates by 3.4% and the default casual loading for award and agreement free employees from 21% to 22%.
Tips to prevent angle grinder injury
15 June, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria has released a new guide on the use of angle grinders after 31 serious workplace injuries involving them.
Elliotts appoints General Manager
01 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Elliott Australia Pty Ltd
Elliotts has appointed Alan Metcalfe as General Manager.
New Zealand launches plan to tackle rate of construction accidents
31 May, 2011
NZ Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson has launched a plan to bring down the rate of construction accidents.
WorkSafe Victoria uncovers high number of workplace breaches
27 May, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria has issued 264 improvement notices as part of the ‘Safe Towns’ campaign.
Company director convicted over injury to employee
27 May, 2011
A company director and his partner were prosecuted by SafeWork SA.
SafeWork SA issues safety reminder as planking incidents increase
24 May, 2011
SafeWork SA is reminding employers and employees of their legal obligations relating to workplace safety amidst the current debate on the practice known as ‘planking’.
WorkCover NSW announces recipients of $6.7m grants program
18 May, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
WorkCover NSW has announced recipients of the $6.7m grants program to help prepare for the new national harmonisation of work health and safety legislation.
WorkSafe Victoria's free workshop to help injured people return to work
17 May, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria has organised a free workshop to assist employers helping injured workers return to work.
WorkCover NSW issues safety alert for blast freezers
17 May, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
WorkCover NSW has published a safety alert after a worker suffered fatal injuries when a plenum made from EPS panels collapsed while he was working in a blast freezer.
Study finds certain types of carbon nanotubes can induce asbestos-like responses
17 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia, an Australian Government statutory agency, has released a research report on carbon nanotubes.
Industrial Scientific relocates to Port Melbourne
13 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific Corporation
To accommodate its continued expansion, Industrial Scientific has moved its business operations to a 250 m2 space along the ship channel in Port Melbourne
Four regional workplace deaths in less than a month
12 May, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe has renewed calls for workplace safety after four deaths in less than a month.
South Australian Safe Work Awards open for nominations
10 May, 2011
The South Australian government is accepting nominations for Safe Work Awards.
